About Deep Tech sector in Brazil
The Deep Tech sector in Brazil comprises 517 companies, including 123 funded companies having collectively raised $700M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 33 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Brazil has seen 17 acquisitions and 1 IPO.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others. Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among others.
Top Deep Tech Companies in Brazil
There are 517 Deep Tech startups in Brazil which include Vammo, Solinftec, crewAI, 2TM, Speedbird. Out of these, 123 startups are funded, with 33 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 31 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Stanford Business School and Stanford University.
Here is the list of top Deep Tech startups in Brazil
1. Vammo
Provider of EV battery swapping solution. Users can swap battery by providing location, user details, payment details, and more. The platform offers solutions that include battery swapping, operation management, payment solutions, charging management, and more.
Key facts about Vammo
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $83.5M
- Investors: Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Monashees and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 29, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2 Competitors
2. Solinftec
Provider of AI and SaaS-based solutions for the automation of agriculture operations. It is a global leader in agriculture technology, providing AI and SaaS solutions for agribusiness. The company offers a range of products, including autonomous robots and precision farming tools, to enhance agricultural operations and advance digitalization. Solinftec serves a global customer base, spanning more than 22 million acres. The company has established partnerships with major agricultural companies and has a presence in key markets around the world.
Key facts about Solinftec
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Aracatuba (Brazil)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $110M
- Investors: AgFunder, The Lightsmith Group and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jul 12, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 57/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 14 of 2,009 Competitors
3. crewAI
Framework for orchestrating role-playing, autonomous AI agents. It is designed to work on complex tasks. It enables users to build multi-agent automations locally and share their models within a community. It also supports connecting to multiple LLMs through different options like the OpenAI API and local models.
Key facts about crewAI
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $18M
- Investors: Insight Partners, Boldstart Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 23, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 52/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 16 of 1,041 Competitors
4. 2TM
Provider of blockchain infrastructure network for financial markets. It provides users with blockchain protocols for the finance industry. It also democratizes cryptocurrencies and digital assets, offering different solutions for companies and end consumers. It also provides security solutions for funding and investment operations. Its product includes Bitrust for the security of custodian assets, Clearbook for investment in startups, and more.
Key facts about 2TM
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $250M
- Investors: Tribe Capital, 10T and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 30, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 52/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 100 of 3,115 Competitors
5. Speedbird
Provider of a solution for drone delivery of goods and medicines. It offers cargo UAVs and a remotely piloted multirotor aircraft that carries out air transport for delivering goods. It also provides software for creating routes and monitoring or operating flights in real time. It has applications in the e-commerce and healthcare sectors.
Key facts about Speedbird
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $8.8M
- Investors: Lince Capital, MSW Capital and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 07, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 51/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Brazil
60 Deep Tech startups in Brazil were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 11 |
2024 | 11 |
2023 | 8 |
2022 | 23 |
2021 | 27 |
2020 | 28 |
2019 | 60 |
2018 | 46 |
2017 | 48 |
2016 | 54 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Brazil
Out of the total 517 Deep Tech companies in Brazil, 123 have secured funding. Among them, 33 have reached Series A or higher, and 25 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 517
Funded - 123
Series A+ - 33
Series B+ - 25
Series C+ - 21
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 517 |
Funded | 123 |
Series A+ | 33 |
Series B+ | 25 |
Series C+ | 21 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in Brazil
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Brazil
The Deep Tech sector in Brazil saw a total funding of more than $691M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $340M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $76M |
2024 | $24.6M |
2023 | $38.7M |
2022 | $111M |
2021 | $340M |
2020 | $86.9M |
2019 | $9.11M |
2018 | $1.31M |
2017 | $2.4M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Brazil
In the year 2025, till November 2025, Deep Tech companies in Brazil have raised $74M in equity funding across 8 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2024), Deep Tech companies in Brazil had raised $24.6M across 9 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 200.19% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in Brazil as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Brazil:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9231 | Nov 11, 2025 | ||
Series B | 7798 | Oct 29, 2025 | ||
Series A | 3090 | Oct 15, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4345 | Sep 22, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4143 | Jul 25, 2025 | and 2 more |
Top Investors in Deep Tech in Brazil
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in Brazil based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in Brazil:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
San Diego (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
Menlo Park (United States) | - | |
London (United Kingdom) | - |
M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Brazil
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 2 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Brazil. Last year, in 2024, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Brazil.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in Brazil:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 16, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 22, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 02, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 12, 2023 |
Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Brazil
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Brazil:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 1 |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in Brazil
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in Brazil
Most number of Deep Tech startups in Brazil have been founded by alumni from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Stanford Business School and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro | 2 |
Stanford Business School | 2 |
Stanford University | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
Bocconi University | 1 |
Columbia Business School | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
INSEAD | 1 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 |
University of Bristol | 1 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Brazil
In the last 10 years, University of California (Berkeley) graduates' Deep Tech companies in Brazil have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Pennsylvania and Wharton School alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of California (Berkeley) | $92M |
University of Pennsylvania | $83.5M |
Wharton School | $83.5M |
Stanford University | $25.3M |
Stanford Business School | $18M |
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro | $527K |
Bocconi University | - |
Columbia Business School | - |
Harvard Business School | - |
INSEAD | - |
Top News in Deep Tech in Brazil
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Rising star Vammo rides past 1 million battery swaps for electric motorcyclesElectrek•Feb 05, 2025•Vammo
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Padtec reverses profit and has a loss of R$ 3.4 million in the 3rd quarterGrupoglobo•Oct 31, 2024•Padtec
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Solinftec announces successful first commercial season of Solix Sprayer RobotAgroPages•Oct 09, 2024•Solinftec
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Solix robot’s self-refueling station extends time in the fieldThe Robot Report•Aug 27, 2024•Solinftec
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InfoRR and 4WNet select Padtec equipment for fibre network expansionTelecompaper•Aug 20, 2024•, 4Wnet, Padtec
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