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Top 18 Santa Catarina Startups to Watch in 2026

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Santa Catarina is a growing technology center in Brazil, with a strong focus on FinTech and software companies. The region hosts a mix of new ventures and established businesses.

Companies like ASAAS show the area's potential, having raised $186.9M for its financial automation platform. Other key players are emerging in fields from AI to logistics.

Below is our list of 18 Santa Catarina startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Asaas provides a financial automation platform to help individuals and companies manage payments and billing. Their system simplifies financial processes, from generating invoices to handling collections, all within a single digital account.

Year Founded2013
FoundersDiego Contezini, Fernando Chagas, Jeferson Leandro Kortbein, Mônica Dalosto, Piero Contezini
Funding Amount$186.9M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBond, Endeavor Catalyst, SoftBank, 23S Capital, Banco Bradesco

VAAS builds a cloud platform that combines secure data storage, real-time analytics, and workflow automation. Their tools are designed for data integration and risk management, helping companies streamline complex operations.

Year Founded2022
FoundersGustavo Tremel Do Valle Pereira, Paulo Renato Orione
Funding Amount$6.2M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsHeadline, ABSeed Ventures, Honey Island Capital, Fuse Capital

Starian develops a range of SaaS solutions for the construction industry, legal intelligence, and general business productivity. Their software solves specific challenges and streamlines workflows for professionals in these distinct sectors.

Year Founded2025
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Funding AmountR$640M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsGeneral Atlantic

ContaAzul provides an online platform for small businesses to organize their financial routines in a single place. Their integrated ERP system simplifies financial services and sales management for entrepreneurs.

Year Founded2011
FoundersJosé Carlos Sardagna, João Augusto Zaratine, Vinicius Roveda Goncalves
Funding Amount$37M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top Investors500 Global, Endeavor Catalyst, Ribbit Capital, Tiger Global Management, Bossa Invest

Deepdive created an AI-powered copilot to assist pharmaceutical sales teams. The tool provides actionable insights from sales interactions, helping reps improve their performance and close more deals.

Year Founded2023
FoundersDaniel Blank, Eduardo Varela, Fernanda Zen, Gustavo Comitre, Ibis Prevedello, Vinicius Gutierrez
Funding Amount$480k
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusAngel
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CondoConta offers a digital bank with financial solutions designed specifically for condominiums and property managers. Their platform streamlines financial administration for residential communities, simplifying tasks like fee collection and supplier payments.

Year Founded2019
FoundersAtilio Daniel Borges, Igor Sempre Bom, Marcelo Cruz, Rafael da Costa, Rodrigo Della Rocca
Funding Amount$34.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsIgah Ventures, Redpoint eventures, Darwin Startups, Terracotta Ventures, Scale-Up Ventures

Franq built a leading platform that connects independent brokers with financial products from banks and fintechs. Their digital marketplace empowers these professionals to distribute a wide array of services independently.

Year Founded2018
FoundersDaniel Ferretti, Felipe Giroleti, Gustavo Hartmann, Paulo Silva
Funding Amount$19M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusConvertible Note
Top InvestorsFJ Labs, Quona Capital, Valor Capital Group, Caravela Capital, Globo Ventures

Involves develops Involves Stage, a SaaS platform that provides monitoring and intelligence for retail execution. The software is a leading solution in Latin America, helping companies manage their field teams and point-of-sale activities.

Year Founded2009
FoundersAndré Krumennauer, Gabriel Menezes, Guilherme Hobold, Leonardo Stahelin Coelho, Pedro Galoppini, Rodrigo Lamin
Funding AmountR$93.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBridge One

Neoway has built a data and analytics platform designed to help companies uncover new market opportunities. Their software uses big data to generate insights that guide business strategy and decision making.

Year Founded2002
FoundersJaime De Paula
Funding Amount$45M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAccel, Temasek Holdings, Endeavor Catalyst, MONASHEES, Upload Ventures

LINCROS builds a logistics platform to help companies manage and transform their supply chain operations. The software provides tools for transportation management, process automation, and data analysis to optimize efficiency.

Year Founded2012
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Funding AmountR$38M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
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8 Additional Santa Catarina Startups Worth Following

Our top 10 picks are just a glimpse of the activity happening across Santa Catarina. Founders are building companies in a wide range of industries, from AgTech and energy to AI and fintech. These companies have collectively raised hundreds of millions, and they represent a mix of new and established businesses. Below is a look at eight more startups that are shaping the region's future.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Payface logo PayfaceAI2018R$48MVenture Round
Symbiomics logo SymbiomicsAgTech2021R$11MSeries A
AXS Energia logo AXS EnergiaEnergy2020$31.3MDebt Financing
Truth and Tales logo Truth and TalesMedia2018R$1.2MSeed
Ahgora logo AhgoraCloud2006R$123MPrivate Equity
Transfeera logo TransfeeraFintech2017R$10MSeries A
Next Fit logo Next FitSaaS2018R$54MSeries A
Knewin logo KnewinAnalytics2011R$56.4MSeries A

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