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bxblue

AcquiredYC S17

DF, BR · Founded 2016 · 28 employees · 2 known investors

bxblue operates an online lending platform that serves Brazilian retirees and civil servants, targeting a market traditionally underserved by conventional financial institutions.

FintechBrazilLatin AmericaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

bxblue was founded in 2016 by 👨‍💻Fabricio Buzeto, Gustavo Gorenstein, and Roberto Braga.

�B👨‍💻Fabricio Buzeto
👨‍💻Fabricio Buzetoin𝕏Co-founder, CTO & Head of Engineering (post-acquisition), bxblue (YC S17, acquired by PicPay)2015–2023Fabricio Buzeto holds a PhD in computer science and has worked in software development since 2002. He co-founded and led Intacto, a software house serving clients including the Brazilian Army and Banco do Brasil, for a decade; later co-founded Qualcanal, a social TV analytics platform that counted Globo among its clients and was backed by 500 Startups. He has served as co-founder and CTO of bxblue since 2016.
GGGustavo Gorenstein
Gustavo Gorensteinin𝕏CEO / Co-founder (acquired by PicPay)2016–2023Gustavo Gorenstein is co-founder of bxblue, a Brazil-based payroll lending marketplace that was acquired by PicPay in February 2023.
RBRoberto Braga
Roberto Bragain𝕏Co-Founder & Head of Growth2016–2023

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Frequently asked questions

What does bxblue do?
bxblue operates an online lending platform that serves Brazilian retirees and civil servants, targeting a market traditionally underserved by conventional financial institutions.
Who founded bxblue?
bxblue was founded by 👨‍💻Fabricio Buzeto, Gustavo Gorenstein, Roberto Braga in 2016.
Who are bxblue's investors?
bxblue's investors include FundersClub, Y Combinator.
Where is bxblue headquartered?
bxblue is headquartered in DF, BR.