Bossa Invest
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Bossa Invest calls itself 'the most active VC in Latin America' and the numbers back it up - they're absolutely prolific with 1,700+ investments and genuinely earned that CB Insights #1 ranking. With 232+ portfolio companies and R$190M deployed since 2015, they're playing a volume game that most funds can't match - analyzing 1,800 companies in 2024 alone to make 48 investments. Their 'entrepreneurs investing in entrepreneurs' philosophy seems genuine given both founders are operators, but with this kind of deal flow, don't expect white-glove attention post-investment. Paulo Tomazela himself admits there's a gap in post-seed funding and jokes they'd need 'three more Bossas' to meet demand - so they're likely spread thin across their massive portfolio. They've had 11 exits in 2025 with R$31M deployed, suggesting decent portfolio performance, though with 152 total exits across 1,700+ investments, the hit rate tells a story of spray-and-pray tactics typical of high-volume funds.
- —Best for: Early-stage B2B SaaS founders who want quick decisions and access to Brazil's most connected VC network
- —Watch out for: Limited hands-on support due to massive portfolio size - you'll be one of hundreds
- —Known for: Being a deal machine with genuine operator experience but playing the volume game over concentrated bets
Bossa Invest focuses on B2B and B2B2C technology companies with SaaS or mobile approach, particularly in early-stage investments. Their investment philosophy centers on understanding timing, directing strategy and building bridges between innovative solution creators and those prepared to sustain them long-term.
Primarily seed-stage investor with 72 seed investments (average round size $629K), plus some Series A ($1.12M average) and angel deals. Portfolio spans Enterprise Applications (123 investments), Consumer (70), with heavy focus on B2B SaaS, fintech, and mobile apps across 200+ tech companies.
Experienced executive with corporate and VC background, previously held leadership roles at FCA Group including Costs Engineering Head and Director of Logistics for Latin America. Joined to complement João Kepler's work while bringing more operational presence to the team and portfolio companies.
Four-time winner of Best Angel Investor in Brazil by Startup Awards and recognized as Top #1 in Economics and Business by Prêmio iBest. TV presenter on business shows and prolific author with 11 books including bestsellers on smart money and entrepreneurship. Co-founded Bossa Invest in 2014 with Pierre Schurmann and has been angel investing since 2008.
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