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Brazil tech highlights in past weeks: * A new study shows AI adoption surged among startups @LigaVentures * @AgroForteBrazil acquired RúmiCash * Neofin raised R$35 M led by @QuonaCapital & @UploadVentures * @moove_io acquired @EasyCarros #baybrazil baybrazil.org/february-2025-…

Just as Brazilians were traveling most, #Mobility startups took center stage. Vehicle subscription Kovi was acquired by @moove_io Sem Parar acquired @chamaogringo DeÔnibus acquired @buscaonibus These news & more in our January summary: baybrazil.org/january-2025-d… #baybrazil

Brazilian investors join forces to support brain tech startups. Neuroscientist @MiguelNicolelis & investor @fpripas launched a $200M VC fund. Other movers/shakers in Nov Brazil tech scene: @Jusbrasil @BlipBR @NoPingTunnel @KGeN_IO @animaedu baybrazil.org/november-2024-… #BayBrazil

A historic round in Brazil's #agtechsector. Digital bank for farmers #Agrolend's Series C brings its total funding to nearly US$100M. Other highlights in Brazil's October tech scene at baybrazil.org/october-2024-d… #agribusiness #investing #baybrazil

* Brazil has 1,673 AI startups Main sectors: #healthcare #education #agriculture * Google's to begin build a new #engineering center in #saopaulo, to open in Jan 2026 * #baybrazil board @amthees is the new Mg Dir of @endeavorbrasil News summary: baybrazil.org/august-2024-de…

Tech meets Music for a good cause. Tech founders & musicians joined our special even to raise funds for flood victims in southern Brazil. Thanks everyone for supporting reconstruction efforts while contributing to this dialogue on how #GenAI is reshaping business. #BayBrazil

#genai’s power to unlock opportunities for young people across the world. Here’s ⁦@coursera⁩ CEO Jeff Maggioncalda in our program with Brazilian founders earlier this week. #aibusiness #emergingmarkets #genaieducation #BayBrazil

The @BayBrazil event last night was a huge success! The room was packed with enthusiastic attendees eager to dive into discussions about the future of Generative AI. @coursera 's CEO, Jeff Maggioncalda and our CEO, Vicente Silveira, shared valuable insights on how AI is transforming businesses, alongside a stellar lineup of speakers: Amit Garg, Alexandre (Alex) Hadade, Christina Lopes, Pedro Sorrentino, Reinaldo Normand, Leonardo Mattiazzi hosted by @Margarise Correa. The room was full with excitement as thought leaders, tech founders, and investors came together to explore the latest in AI. A night of insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and a touch of Brazilian rhythm! 🎶 Thank you to everyone who joined us—here’s to the future of AI! Try AI PDF for Free at myaidrive.com #GenAI #AIRevolution #SiliconValley #Success #aipdf #pdf #documentmanagement #chatgpt #ailearning #claude #openai

Music meets tech at #BayBrazil Here’s a bit from our evening with #chorinho & #founders Thanks ⁦@coursera⁩ for hosting us!

A milestone for @EveAirMobility. Founded by Brazilian #aerospace corporation @embraer, Eve rolled out its #eVTOL prototype earlier this month. Other highlights in our July news summary include new #fundingrounds for Matera & more. #technews #BayBrazil baybrazil.org/july-2024-deal…

Aug 14th at @coursera in Mountain View: Our keynote speaker will share insights on leveraging AI to drive business growth, product-market fit Following it, a chat w/ #Brazilian #founders building ventures in #SiliconValley Details at: baybrazil.org/founders2024 #baybrazil

On Aug 14 meet Brazilian #techfounders & #investors leading ventures in Silicon Valley. @amgarg @tauventures A. Hadade @usebirdie C. Lopes @FidoCure @pedrosorren Atman Niu Ventures @vicentes @AiPDF_GPT Space is limited. Pre-register: baybrazil.org/founders2024 #baybrazil

The day Brazilians & Colombians transformed Silicon Valley in soccer haven. A sea of yellow washes over @LevisStadium in Santa Clara right now! #soccer fans - many from our tech hub - are watching Brazil x Colombia #copaamerica match. @CopaAmerica @copaamerica_ENG #baybrazil

#fintechs make customer-centric acquisitions @nubank acquired #ai @hyperplaneai founded by Brazilians in Silicon Valley @nomadgoods acquired tourism marketplace @melhorcambio based in Minas Other Brazil tech scene highlights in June at baybrazil.org/june-2024-deal… #baybrazil

On June 22 listen to 5 local musicians, savor Brazilian salgadinhos & show support for the people displaced by floods #riograndedosulneedshelp An evening of #Brazilian & #American melodies #chorinho #jazz #bossanova #solidarity Tickets at …ybrazil-benefitconcert.eventbrite.com #BayBrazil

Two Brazilian entrepreneurs are shaking up the global tech scene this month. Instagram’s Co-founder & CTO joined @AnthropicAI as CPO @iFood’s former CEO @fabloisi has been appointed CEO of @Prosusgroup & @NaspersLtd May news summary at baybrazil.org/may-2024-deals… #BayBrazil

Many cities in Rio Grande do Sul remain flooded, 100 people have died, over 150,000 have been displaced. @BrazilFound & Luz Foundation, created by model @giseleofficial, are receiving donations for flood victims: brazilfoundation.org/en/donate-now-… #floods #donate #BayBrazil

Brazilian banks to invest over US$9 billion in tech this year. Also in the tech April summary new funding rounds for: * #insurtech ⁦⁦⁦@AkadSeguros⁩ * #marketplace ⁦⁦⁦@instacarro⁩ & more baybrazil.org/april-2024-dea… #banking #techinvest #startups #BayBrazil

Sao Paulo-based startups got new funds this week Creator platform @BrandLovrs raised R$35M round led by @KaszekVentures Digital car rental @VaideTurbi raised R$ 45,5M in a round led by DOMO.VC #CreatorEconomy #Influencer #carsharing #mobility #baybrazil

Startup from Curitiba in Y Combinator latest batch. Salvy, a mobile carrier for businesses, is the only company based in #LatinAmerica. The majority selected in this group are #AI-focused startups based in SF. Complete list: ycombinator.com/companies?batc… #YC #curitiba #baybrazil