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Venture capitalSão Paulo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Iporanga invests in early-stage companies shaping the Future of Finance, primarily at the seed stage in fintech, embedded finance and blockchain across Latin America and globally. It seeks diverse, sharp founding teams with bold visions to transform financial markets responsibly, and believes the world will increasingly run on blockchains. The firm invests equity capital while acting as part of the team, providing connections, strategy and accumulated expertise to help companies scale. Its investment framework rests on six criteria (the '6Ts'): Team, Thesis, TAM, Technology, Timing and Transformational impact. Iporanga also emphasizes ESG and diversity within its process, aiming to generate strong returns alongside meaningful impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Iporanga Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 12 of 21 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×5Fintech ×5SaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3B2B Marketplaces ×3E-commerce ×2EdTech ×2Marketplaces ×2
HQs:Brazil×10United States×1Vietnam×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 12022 · 32021 · 42020 · 312 dated
Abstra provides a platform for finance teams to build and execute automated workflows in Python, replacing manual spreadsheet-based processes and integrating with enterprise systems like SAP for tasks such as reporting, reconciliations, and approvals.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSão Paulo, BR
Bruno Vieira Costa(Founder)inPedro Rocha(Designer)
Co-investorsAlexia VenturesY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzHarvard Management CompanySoftbank Latin America FundSoftBank Vision Fund
bxblue operates an online lending platform that serves Brazilian retirees and civil servants, targeting a market traditionally underserved by conventional financial institutions.
FintechDF, BR
👨💻Fabricio Buzeto(Founder)inGustavo Gorenstein(Founder)inRoberto Braga(Founder)in
Co-investorsBVCFJ LabsFundersClubGerman VenturesInvestidores.VCY Combinator+11 more
Compra Rápida provides a checkout optimization platform for e-commerce retailers that increases conversion rates and payment approval rates.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSão Paulo, BR
Mario Marcoccia(Founder)inRafael Gibelli
Co-investorsFin CapitalOlive Tree CapitalPioneerSoma CapitalVerve CapitalY Combinator+6 more
Covalenty operates Cienty, a free purchasing platform that connects independent pharmacies and small pharmacy chains with distributors and manufacturers for price comparison, quoting, and ordering.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesRetail Tech
Co-investors1616 VenturesAGGIR VenturesDOMO.VC
Atacaly is a Brazilian B2B marketplace that connects retailers and consumers directly with manufacturers and suppliers across product categories including apparel and automotive parts, eliminating intermediaries.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSão Paulo, BR
Rodrigo Cruz(Founder)inGuilherme Cruz(Founder)inBruno Passos(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorHack VCHarvard Management Company
Co-investorsbig_bets
Klavi.ai is a financial services platform that leverages open finance data and intelligence to help businesses extend credit with transparency and assess credit risk.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSão Paulo, BR
Stone Zheng(Founder)in
Co-investors01vcInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcParallax VenturesGSR VenturesVivo Ventures
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Rafael Szarf(CEO)inArthur Debert(Founder)Eduardo Wexler(Founder)Fabien Mendez(Founder)
Co-investorsCapSur CapitalKaszek VenturesM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)MONASHEESNext Billion Capital PartnersNotable Capital+7 more
Netshow.me provides end-to-end live streaming production services for corporate events, combining professional video equipment, technical operators, and support infrastructure to deliver stable, high-quality broadcasts for medium and large enterprises.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Daniel Arcoverde(Founder)in
Co-investorsProvence PartnersProvence Capital
Praso operates an e-commerce platform selling consumer goods such as snacks and chocolates, offering next-day delivery in metropolitan regions of northeastern Brazil including Recife, João Pessoa, and Fortaleza.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainRecife, BR
Samuel Carvalho(Founder)in
Co-investorsBase PartnersNFXValor Capital GroupEndeavor Scale-UpFormus Capital
Xoilac Live (Xôi Lạc TV) is a Vietnamese free live football streaming platform offering Full HD broadcasts with Vietnamese commentary for competitions such as the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Champions League and V-League.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Trần Đức Thiện(CEO)
Co-investorsbig_bets
Quero Bolsa is a Brazilian online marketplace that connects students with universities and colleges offering scholarships and discounts on tuition.
EdTechMarketplacesSão José dos Campos, BR
Bernardo de Padua(CEO)inThiago Brandão(Founder)inLucas GomesMurilo Narciso(Head of HR)inVitor Albuquerque(Group Product Manager)inRoger Garcia(CTO)
Co-investorsFundersClubLumia CapitalY CombinatorACE & CompanyEndeavor CatalystGraph Ventures+2 more
Stark Bank is a Brazilian fintech that provides banking and financial operations tools for businesses, including cash flow management, payment processing, automated reconciliation, corporate cards, receivables, credit lines, and yield accounts.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Rafael Stark(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapSur CapitalFoundation CapitalLatitud VenturesNorte VenturesY CombinatorBezos Expeditions+10 more
Verde provides digital lending services and loan origination tools to small and medium-sized farmers in Brazil, working through agricultural loan advisors.
FintechSaaSSão Paulo, BR
Lucas Martins(Founder)inJorge Silveira(Founder)inAnisio Carossini(Founder)João Marco Barros(Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorDenham CapitalHarvard Management CompanyHi2 Global Venture FundInvestcorpRhombuz
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ClasspertCompra RapidaDriven EducationEaipagoFLOKI TechnologiesLoadpassVoe Tranquilo
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Iporanga Ventures made?
- Iporanga Ventures has 21 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Iporanga Ventures invest at?
- Iporanga Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Iporanga Ventures's typical check size?
- Iporanga Ventures typically writes checks of $150K – $1M.
- What sectors does Iporanga Ventures focus on?
- Iporanga Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is Iporanga Ventures located?
- Iporanga Ventures is headquartered in São Paulo, BR.
- Who does Iporanga Ventures co-invest with?
- Iporanga Ventures most often shares deals with FundersClub, Lumia Capital, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), among 12 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamFintech Talks Interview: Renato Valente, Iporanga Ventures
Fintech Talks · Renato Valente
Leonardo Teixeira, Sócio e Gestor da Iporanga Ventures | EP#25 - Remessa Talks
Remessa Online · Leonardo Teixeira
Café com Investidor #4 - Leonardo Teixeira, sócio da Iporanga Ventures
NeoFeed Brasil · Leonardo Teixeira
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Co-investors · 12
Monashees is a Latin American venture capital firm backing technology-driven founders building category-defining companies from the region for global markets.
Foundation Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that commits to founders at the idea stage and maintains long-term relationships with portfolio companies through their growth journey.
Latitud is an early-stage venture firm backing Latin American founders, providing first checks with founder-friendly terms and a fellowship program that connects LatAm talent to Silicon Valley.
Parallax Ventures is a Brazilian venture capital firm founded in 2018 with a people-first and fintech-first focus, partnering with entrepreneurs and investors.
Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage founders, with teams on the ground across multiple continents.
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.
Alchemist Accelerator is a startup accelerator that supports early-stage B2B, enterprise, AI and deep tech companies through mentorship, investor access, and an industry network.
DGF Investimentos is a São Paulo-based venture capital firm founded in 2001 that backs early-stage B2B software companies, including SaaS and AI-native platforms, across multiple funds.
TechAviv Founder Partners is a pre-seed and seed fund and founder network backing elite Israeli founders, originating from a founders club started in 2007. Its collective includes unicorn and public-company founders, tech-giant executives, and top-tier VCs who are also investors in the fund.
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.
Yellow Ventures is a Brazilian seed-stage investment firm founded and run by entrepreneurs, backing people who use technology to transform industries.
Firms observed investing alongside Iporanga Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Iporanga Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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