Smart Money Ventures

Venture Capital São Paulo, Brazil ·Founded 2014

Overview

Smart Money Ventures is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in early-stage investments across various technology sectors. The firm focuses on fintech, insurtech, tourism, urban mobility, and B2B process optimization, aiming to support innovative startups in these areas. Smart Money Ventures seeks to identify and develop opportunities that can scale effectively in the Brazilian market. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as education technology (Edtech), human resources technology (HRtech), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for B2B applications. By targeting these industries, Smart Money Ventures aims to foster growth and innovation in areas critical to Brazil's economic development. The firm is particularly interested in startups that have demonstrated traction and exhibit a monthly sales growth of at least 20%. Smart Money Ventures typically invests between R$ 500,000 and R$ 1.5 million, with an ideal investment size of R$ 1 million. The firm is committed to providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance, leveraging its expertise in finance, growth, and public relations to assist portfolio companies in scaling their operations effectively. This hands-on approach reflects Smart Money Ventures' dedication to nurturing the next generation of successful Brazilian startups.

Investment Focus

  • Startups with monthly sales growth of at least 20%
  • Demonstrated traction in target sectors
  • Based in Brazil, particularly in Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, or Goiás

Portfolio Companies

AgrolendPuna.BioAgroadvance

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Frequently asked questions about Smart Money Ventures

What sectors does Smart Money Ventures invest in?

Smart Money Ventures invests in EdTech, FinTech, InsurTech, HRtech, Tourism and Urban Mobility, and is based in São Paulo, Brazil. Smart Money Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Smart Money Ventures invest at?

Smart Money Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 2M.

Which regions does Smart Money Ventures invest in?

Smart Money Ventures invests across Brazil.

What companies has Smart Money Ventures invested in?

Smart Money Ventures's portfolio includes Agrolend, Puna.Bio and Agroadvance.

How do I contact Smart Money Ventures?

Smart Money Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database