FloripaTech

28/04/2024

Yale has to be one of the most beautiful University campuses in the world, especially when the cherry blossoms are in bloom! I am grateful for my time contributing to the wisdom of its students and greater investment community.

25/04/2024

I had an empowering lunch with these successful tech entrepreneurs from the 1871 Chicago accelerator.
Nassim Abdi, Ph.D. - StoryBolt - an OM Fund Investment
Disha Gulati - Here Here Market
Corinne Vargas - SMARTCharts

22/04/2024

🌍 Happy Earth Day!

Today is a reminder of the beauty and fragility of our planet. Let’s celebrate by giving back to the Earth that provides us with so much. Plant a tree, clean up your neighborhood, or simply enjoy nature’s wonders. Every small action counts!

Join us in making a difference. Together, we can ensure a healthier planet for future generations. 🌱💚

05/04/2024

Reminiscing about the video I produced of Eric Santos, CEO of RD Station, in my home in Mill Valley, CA when the and 2 members of his team staying for the week while were attending Tech Crunch. This was 10 whole years ago! RD raised $74M and sold for just under $400M. Eric was definitely one of my favorite entrepreneurs I met while living in Floripa, Brazil. I met him when RD was just 8 people working in the Sebrae incubator where I met and coached 50 entrepreneurs / engineers. For more videos of successful global entrepreneurs I produced, visit StartupGo.co. - Tiffany Joy Basse.

Assista ao Eric Santos, CEO da Resultados Digitais, uma das startups que mais cresce no Brasil.--Learn more from Eric Santos, CEO of Resultados Digitais, one...

04/04/2024

Brazil has the 16th largest coastline in the world with 4,600 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. I encourage the government, entrepreneurs, and VC's to take advantage of the trillion-dollar Blue Economy not just for the profits, but to restore their beautiful waters. I lived in Floripa for nearly 3 years and enjoyed much of Brazil's coastline. https://www.startus-insights.com/innovators-guide/blue-economy-trends/

04/04/2024

It's nice to see a field of Unicorns in Brazil!

Unicorns in Latin America are growing. The region is fertile ground for investment in high-value startups, known as “unicorns”.

04/04/2024

Keep an eye on these 10 companies as they continue to grow.

Brazil's startup ecosystem is thriving, with innovative companies emerging across various sectors. As we move into 2024, certain startups stand out for their unique ideas and potential for global impact. Here's a list of ten

04/04/2024

Florianopolis (Floripa) where FloripaTech began in 2011 is having a surge in innovation:
🚀 Santa Catarina: Brazil's Rising Tech Powerhouse 🇧🇷

Santa Catarina, a southern state in Brazil, is making waves in the country's tech ecosystem! Despite its small size and limited resources, the state has become a hub for innovation, with its capital Florianópolis boasting the highest startup density per capita in Brazil. 🌟

The state's unique history and culture, shaped by immigrants and a scarcity of resources, have fostered a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on B2B startups. With successful ventures like RD Station and Neoway, Santa Catarina is proving that constraints can drive innovation and success. 💡

As the state aims to double its tech sector's contribution to GDP by 2026, initiatives are underway to nurture talent and promote global outreach. Santa Catarina's collaborative culture and leadership serve as an inspiration for ecosystems nationwide. 🤝

The future looks bright for this rising tech powerhouse! 🌞 What do you think about Santa Catarina's potential impact on Brazil's innovation landscape? Share your thoughts below! 👇

Driven by a history of innovation through adversity, the state aims to become a national model for tech development and expand its global reach

04/04/2024

Corporate Venture Capital Fuels Brazilian Startup Ecosystem with R$10 Billion Investment Boost 🚀

The future is looking bright for Brazilian startups as Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) investments in the country have skyrocketed, reaching an impressive milestone of over R$10 billion! 💰

This surge in funding marks a remarkable turnaround after a challenging period of economic adjustment that had previously slowed investments in growing startups. Now, the tide is turning, and these innovative companies are poised for exciting growth.

Brazil has been riding the global wave of record-breaking CVC investments, which more than doubled from 2020 to 2021, reaching a staggering USD$169 billion worldwide. 🌎 Our country has been a major player in this trend, with an estimated USD$10 billion allocated to domestic startups, representing half of all CVC activity in Latin America.

To navigate the risks and challenges faced by startups in this dynamic market, the Brazilian Association of Corporate Venture Capital (ABCVC) was established. Led by Leo Monte, Innovation Director of Sinqia (SQIA3) and CEO of Torq (TORQ), the association is committed to energizing the CVC ecosystem, supporting corporations seeking investments and innovation, and fostering diversity in corporate governance and innovation management positions.

The impact of these investments is already evident, with CVC programs having invested in 20% of Brazil's unicorns this year alone! 🦄 By partnering with startups, large corporations gain access to innovative products and services, driving growth and revitalizing the overall business market.

The future is full of promise for Brazilian startups, as traditional venture capital investments also continue to rise. In the third quarter of this year, these investments increased by 16%, reaching R$1.9 billion, while CVC investments totaled R$800 million during the same period.

Are you excited about the potential of Brazil's thriving startup ecosystem? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

Brazilian startups are undergoing a significant transformation thanks to Corporate Venture Capital investments

26/02/2020

Great coverage of the tech startups industry.

26/02/2020

I found that is always important to have a balance of the good news with the bad news to keep reality in check. Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart.

The robot reckoning may be afoot, as the New York Times finds that startups have laid off more than 8,000 people in the last four months.

26/02/2020

You may have not known how important it is to build your network of private equity players for your startup.

Private equity firms have been spending more and more money by increasing numbers of startups. Here are the 10 biggest PE startup buys since 2017.