What stage does Darwin Startups invest at?

Darwin Startups invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.

What is Darwin Startups's typical check size?

Darwin Startups typically writes checks of $100K.

What sectors does Darwin Startups focus on?

Darwin Startups focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Does Darwin Startups lead rounds?

Yes, Darwin Startups leads investment rounds.

Darwin Startups

Accelerator

Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Darwin Startups believes in developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem through strategic connections and mentorship. The firm provides early-stage startups with access to large corporations, expert mentorship networks, psychological founder support, training programs, and corporate partnerships. For corporations, Darwin facilitates innovation culture development, qualified deal flow, and long-term early-stage investment programs positioned as internal innovation initiatives.

Invests inSector AgnosticBrazil Latin America

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Series A

Check

$100K

Leads rounds

Leads

Instruments

Equity

Portfolio companies

Team · 5 people

from public directories

Murilo Domingos· Partner· Brazilin 𝕏

Murilo Domingos is a Partner at Darwin Startups. He holds a degree in Social Communication and has worked in traditional and digital marketing across multiple advertising agencies. He previously founded and served as CEO of a software-based logistics company, where he oversaw business ideation, validation, fundraising, sales team management, and operational implementation.

Otavio Augusto Picasky· Partner· Brazilin 𝕏

Barbara Galante· Analyst· Sao Paulo, Brazil

Manuela Pereira Lange· Analyst· Brazilin

Manuela Pereira Lange is a front-end developer at AVANTI with a background in public administration from the Universidade Estadual de Santa Catarina. She is pursuing a degree in systems analysis and development at UNIVALI and has developed technical skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, and Power BI. She brings three years of experience in process management, agile methodology, and team-based problem-solving to her technology career transition.

Marcos Mueller· Brazilin

Marcos Mueller is CEO at Darwin Startups, an accelerator recognized four times as Brazil's best by the Startup Awards. With over 15 years of experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation, he works with startups on scaling and product development while facilitating strategic relationships between corporations and early-stage companies.

What they invest in

from 4 of 4 portfolio companies

Impact & Social Good ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Circular Economy ×1Climate Tech ×1Consumer ×1FemTech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1

HQs:Brazil×3United States×1

Portfolio companies · 4 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like

2Gether-International2gether-international.org 𝕏

2Gether-International is an accelerator for high-growth startups led by founders with disabilities, providing cohort programs, mentorship, and connections to funders and a peer community.

Impact & Social GoodWashington, D.C., US

Diego Mariscal(Founder & CEO)

Jornadaamazoniajornadaamazonia.org.br

Jornada Amazônia is a network and platform supporting entrepreneurship in the Amazon bioeconomy, offering programs, community building, and impact measurement for startups and talents.

Circular EconomyClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Naturainnovationchallengenaturainnovationchallenge.com

Natura Innovation Challenge (NIC) is Natura's open innovation and acceleration program connecting the company with startups, DNVBs, and beauty and wellness brands to test and validate solutions and explore new business opportunities.

ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessSão Paulo, BR

Randonrandon.ventures

Randon Ventures (RV) is the corporate venture capital arm of Randoncorp, providing acceleration, mentorship, connections, and investment to startups.

Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationCaxias do Sul, BR

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Darwin Startups invest at?: Darwin Startups invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Darwin Startups's typical check size?: Darwin Startups typically writes checks of $100K.
What sectors does Darwin Startups focus on?: Darwin Startups focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Does Darwin Startups lead rounds?: Yes, Darwin Startups leads investment rounds.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

from their channel

DarwinCast by OMID | Vendas – 27 de agosto

Darwin Startups

Roda de conversa Ginga | Um papo sobre etiqueta e postura para apresentações com Vanessa Santiago

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DarwinCast by OMID | Investimento e Aceleração – 27 de agosto

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DarwinCast by OMID | Tokenização – 27 de agosto

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DarwinCast by OMID | Growth e Parcerias Estratégicas – 27 de agosto

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DarwinCast by OMID | CVC, Dados e M&A - 27 de agosto

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