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Tako

São Paulo, BR · Founded 2022 · 109 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

Tako builds AI agents that automate HR operations, handling tasks like payroll processing, data verification, and error correction. The company serves HR teams in organizations seeking to eliminate routine administrative work.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech

Founders & leadership

Tako was founded in 2022 by Fernando Gadotti and Sebastian Mejia.

FGFernando Gadotti
Fernando GadottiFounder & CEO
SMSebastian Mejia
Sebastian MejiaFounder & Chairman

Investors · 2

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
Ribbit Capitalreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto · $100K – $15M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$18M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2024–2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Tako Raises $18M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2025Tako raises $18M to launch AI agents - LatamListlatamlist.com · Jul 2025Brazil's Tako raises $18M to automate payrollaxios.com · Jul 2025Brazil-Based Payroll Startup Tako Raises $18M | Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLPgunder.com · Jul 2025Brazilian fintech Tako emerges from stealth with sizable seed round led by a16z and Ribbit Capital | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2024Tako Raises $5.75M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Tako do?
Tako builds AI agents that automate HR operations, handling tasks like payroll processing, data verification, and error correction. The company serves HR teams in organizations seeking to eliminate routine administrative work.
Who founded Tako?
Tako was founded by Fernando Gadotti, Sebastian Mejia in 2022.
Who are Tako's investors?
Tako's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Ribbit Capital.
How much funding has Tako raised?
Tako has disclosed $18M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Tako headquartered?
Tako is headquartered in São Paulo, BR.