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DGF

Venture capital

São Paulo · Seed–Late Stage · 11 people tracked

Also known as DGF INVESTIMENTOS GESTAO DE FUNDOS LTDA. · DGF INVESTMENTS LTD.

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Investment thesis

DGF is a venture capital firm specializing in software companies. It takes an activist investment approach, forming strategic partnerships with strong entrepreneurs leading ventures with the potential to become market leaders. Beyond capital, the firm aims to support its portfolio founders with operational experience and its network of connections, with the overarching goal of generating strong returns for its investors.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

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Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
São Paulo, São Paulo, BR
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1998
Last 12 months
2 investments
Private fund assets
$143M
VC funds
4
Tracked investments
13

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Lucas Gouveia· Compliance Directorin
Marcelo Merichello· Analystin
Daniel Menache· Associatein
Dario Boralliin𝕏

What they invest in

from 8 of 13 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×5SaaS ×5Digital Health ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1

HQs:Brazil×4Israel×1Portugal×1

Investments · 13 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22023 · 12022 · 12021 · 22016 · 17 dated

InHireinhire.com.br✓ verified

InHire is a Brazilian recruitment software (ATS) that centralizes hiring in one platform, offering job board posting, AI-assisted screening, interview management, and funnel analytics for in-house recruiting teams.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsBridge OneCitrino Ventures

Cargosapienscargosapiens.comin

Cargo Sapiens is a freight management platform that lets Supply Chain teams request and compare SPOT and BID freight quotes across maritime, air, road, and multimodal modes from approved logistics providers, using AI to equalize quotes and audit invoices.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsNXTP

Memedmemed.comin𝕏May 2026 · $14M

MeMed develops a rapid 15-minute diagnostic test using machine learning to distinguish bacterial from viral infections by analyzing immune system biomarkers.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesIsrael, IL

Eran Eden(Co-founder and CEO)in

BoardOri Hadomi(Chairman of the Board of Directors)

Co-investorsDNA CapitalHorizons VenturesMetaplanetQualcomm VenturesUnion Tech VenturesBridge One+5 more

Memedmemed.com.brinMay 2026

Memed operates a digital prescription platform in Brazil that connects physicians, patients, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and health institutions.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Marcel Ribeiro(Founder)inRicardo Moraes(Founder)inRené Moraes(Founder)in

Co-investorsMONASHEESBridge OneDNA Capital

Rocketrocket.chatin𝕏Series A · Feb 2021 · $19M

Rocket.Chat is an open-source communication platform used by over 12 million users across more than 150 countries.

Cloud ComputingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work

Gabriel Engel(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlexia VenturesGreycroftMONASHEESNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Onevc Venture Partners LlcTogether Fund+3 more

SpeedBird Aerospeedbird.aeroin

Speedbird designs, certifies, manufactures and operates BVLOS-enabled autonomous delivery drones along with flight management software, droneports and ground integration, offered as a B2B Drone-as-a-Service platform.

HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Co-investorsAcNext CapitalDOMO.VCLince Capital

Tractiantractian.comin𝕏Seed · May 2021 · $3M

Tractian provides IoT sensors and AI-powered software for industrial asset condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, helping manufacturers identify equipment failures before they disrupt production.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTSaaSAtlanta, BR

Igor Marinelli(Founder)inGabriel Lima Lameirinhas(Director)Gabriel Lima(Cofounder)inLeonardo Vieira(Cofounder)in

BoardTrevor Oelschig(Director)inLak Ananth(Director)in

Co-investorsMONASHEESNext47NGP CapitalNorte VenturesSapphire VenturesY Combinator+5 more

Visiovisio.aiin

Visio provides an AI-native operating system for multi-unit retail operators to manage store operations across their networks, connecting data sources and automating tasks to improve margins and operational efficiency.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS

Matheus Falleiros Flores(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlexia Ventures

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies
Memed Raises $14M in Funding

Memed · thesaasnews.com · Jun 2, 2026

Memed Raises $14M in Funding

Memed · thesaasnews.com · Jun 2, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has DGF made?
DGF has 13 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does DGF invest at?
DGF invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does DGF focus on?
DGF focuses on Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
Where is DGF located?
DGF is headquartered in São Paulo, BR.
Does DGF lead rounds?
DGF has led 3 of the 3 rounds where its role is on record.
Who does DGF co-invest with?
DGF most often shares deals with Alexia Ventures, DOMO.VC, Latitud Ventures, among 7 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

A Evolução dos Fundos de VC no Brasil - Henrique Ferreira, da DGF - PODCAP #26

Captable · Henrique Ferreira

Café com Investidor #66 - Frederico Greve, sócio da DGF Investimentos

NeoFeed Brasil · Frederico Greve

EMPRESAS DE TECNOLOGIA E ALTO CRESCIMENTO | Sidney Chameh - DGF Investimentos | M&A Expert #17

M&A Expert · Sidney Chameh

Co-investors · 24

MONASHEES

Monashees is a Latin American venture capital firm backing technology-driven founders building category-defining companies from the region for global markets.

$10M
Valor Capital Group

Valor Capital Group is a cross-border venture fund connecting the US, Latin American, and global technology markets, investing in consumer internet and enterprise software companies.

Both backed · 2
$100K – $5M
Greycroft

Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $5M
Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures is the corporate venture investment arm associated with Qualcomm, backing technology companies from early to growth stage across multiple sectors.

Both backed · 1
$5M
Upload Ventures

Upload Ventures is an investment firm focused on supporting Latin American founders and leaders, positioning itself as a hands-on partner providing capital, support, and experience throughout a company's journey.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $10M
DOMO.VC

DOMO.VC is a Brazilian early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups across Latin America, with a focus on disruptive and innovative founders.

Both backed · 1
PICUS CAPITAL

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy, partnering closely with founders on strategic and operational challenges to build global companies.

$100K – $300M
Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital firm that partners early with founders, emphasizing close relationships and running a fellows program for those just getting started.

$100K – $300K
Buckley Ventures Management Company Llc

Buckley Ventures is a venture capital firm that makes concentrated early-stage investments in internet, software, and frontier technology companies.

$300K
Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital (GFC) is the global venture capital platform of Rocket Internet, investing early and across sectors in fast-growing technology companies.

$637K – $32M
Standard Capital

Standard Capital is an AI-native venture firm that leads Series A rounds in post-product-market-fit startups through a fast application-and-interview process rather than traditional pitching, without taking board seats.

Flourish Ventures

Flourish Ventures is a global venture capital firm focused on financial health and fintech innovation, investing in early-stage companies across the US and emerging markets. It grew out of the Omidyar Network and is funded entirely by the Omidyar family.

$100K – $5M
▶12 more co-investors

Endeavor CatalystKaszek VenturesRedpoint eventuresBroadway Venture PartnersAstellaIlluminate FinancialALLVPIporanga VenturesCaravela CapitalIgah VenturesSP VenturesHoney Island Capital

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