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Rio de Janeiro's startup scene shows a diverse mix of industries, from travel to financial technology. The city hosts both emerging companies and more established businesses.
The travel platform Hurb has attracted $185M in funding. In the food sector, Fazenda Futuro has secured $83.8M to produce plant based meat.
Below is our list of 21 Rio de Janeiro startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Hurb built an online platform that enables travelers to find and reserve accommodations, activities, and complete travel packages. They focus on making travel more accessible by offering a wide variety of options and deals, particularly within the Brazilian market.
TESS builds a platform for creating, training, and deploying multi-model AI agents. The platform allows businesses to develop custom agents for a variety of tasks, including customer support and data analysis.
Pink App builds a communication tool that organizes internal and external chats into a single platform. Their Slack-like interface helps teams consolidate all conversations, from team discussions to client messages, in one place.
Malga develops a payments-as-a-service platform that connects businesses to multiple payment providers through a single integration. Their unified API is designed to simplify payment infrastructure and reduce the engineering complexity of managing different gateways.
Beep Saúde provides at-home healthcare services in Brazil, allowing patients to book appointments for things like vaccinations and lab tests through a mobile app. They connect a network of health professionals with users seeking convenient medical care without leaving their homes.
CARIUMA creates stylish, comfortable sneakers from high-quality natural materials. The direct-to-consumer brand is known for its focus on sustainability and its use of eco-conscious production methods.
Winnin built a data science platform that uses AI to analyze how people watch videos across different platforms. These predictive insights help creators and media businesses anticipate which content will be a hit.
V360 builds an invoice and payment management system to help businesses automate their financial operations. Their platform streamlines the entire billing cycle, from issuing invoices to managing collections.
Blu developed a fintech platform that facilitates financial transactions between retailers and suppliers. Their core solution helps businesses manage payments and optimize cash flow within their supply chain.
Fazenda Futuro produces a line of plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the taste and texture of animal products. Their offerings include burgers, sausages, and ground meat for both retail consumers and the food service industry.
Our top picks are just a small slice of what's happening in Rio's startup scene. Founders are building all kinds of companies, with a strong showing in fintech and enterprise software.
You'll find a mix of early-stage ventures and more established businesses. Here’s a look at the other startups helping to shape the city's ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | 2020 | $17.1M | Series A | |
| Infrastructure | 2022 | $2.7M | Seed | |
| Other | — | $75M | Debt Financing | |
| Data | 1989 | R$114.9M | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2018 | $32.1M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $25.2M | — | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | $3M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2017 | R$5.8M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2019 | $6.5M | Series A | |
| Fintech | — | R$110M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $6.6M | Series A |
