Revolutionizing São Paulo: Spotlight on Brazilian Crowdfunding Industry Leaders

As a pillar of the global Fintech industry, São Paulo thrives on innovation, entrepreneurship, and a fervor for making a difference. Home to some of the most dynamic crowdfunding companies, São Paulo is a city where ideas are not only born, but also funded and brought to life. This article aims to spotlight some of the city’s premiere crowdfunding organizations, their founders, what they specialize in, and how they contribute to the vibrant Fintech ecosystem.

Crowdfunding has drastically transformed the way businesses, causes and projects get funded by democratising the access to financial resources. Rather than relying solely on traditional investment methods, anyone anywhere can contribute to a cause or venture they believe in. These featured São Paulo companies are a testament to how a democratized funding model can propel ingenious ideas into reality.

The revolution of fintech in Brazil does not stop at banking or payments. The crowdfunding sector, although still in its infancy, has continued to grow, offering local budding entrepreneurs an alternative and innovative financing solution. Here, we profile some of the key crowdfunding platforms based in São Paulo.

Kria

Founded by Camila Nasser, Daniel Sousa, Frederico Rizzo and Ricardo Politi, Kria is leading the way in democratizing Venture Capital, through its position as a prominent equity crowdfunding network in Brazil. Operating in the realms of Angel Investment, Crowdfunding, FinTech and Venture Capital, Kria is making large leaps in the crowdfunding industry. Connect with Kria on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

Kickante

Passionate about culture, social causes and entrepreneurship, Kickante is on a mission to set in motion impactful change in Brazil. Spearheaded by Candice Pascoal, this unique platform operates in the domains of Art, Crowdfunding, Finance, Internet and Non-Profit, offering exhilarating and dynamic projects the chance to overcome funding hurdles. You can follow Kickante’s activities on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Catarse

Catarse is a funding platform co-founded by Daniel Weinmann and Rodrigo Machado dedicated to harnessing collective effort to bring creative projects to life across Brazil. From music to cinema, social impact to technological endeavours, Catarse empowers creators to realize their dreams while spearheading the future of crowdfunding in the country. Get connected with Catarse on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

Cineasta.cc

Launched in 2012 in São Paulo, Cineasta.cc is a crowdfunding platform specifically designed to help producers bring their cinematic visions to life. From movies to documentaries, this platform offers a unique funding solution to creators in the audio, business development and video industries. You can follow Cineasta.cc on Twitter.

euapoio.org

Founded in 2017 in São Paulo, euapoio.org serves as a fundraising platform connecting individuals and companies with a myriad of causes and projects working towards social, environmental, cultural and sports impact. Keep up with euapoio.org on their Facebook page.

Senso Incomum

Operating in the crowdfunding, financial services and logistics sectors, Senso Incomum brings an innovative twist to the crowdfunding scene in Brazil. The platform prides itself in providing solutions to challenges in ways that are anything but conventional. Check out their services on their LinkedIn page.

Colabory

Colabory is a multi-platform that combines the powers of crowdfunding and events, providing a one-of-a-kind platform for event ideas to secure funding. You can follow their activities on Facebook.

Divide Aí

Founded in 2012, Divide Aí is a crowdfunding-based startup that enables users to divide the cost of gifts into quotas. An innovative solution in the crowdfunding and E-Commerce landscapes, Divide Aí is making gifting more accessible and manageable. Stay connected with Divide Aí on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

Movimente

Movimente is an online platform that bridges connections among small entrepreneurs, encouraging social entrepreneurship and fostering a tight-knit entrepreneurial community. Although it doesn’t have a website currently, the spirit of this platform creates a notable addition to the crowdfunding industry in São Paulo.

Goalnect

Founded by Camila Hayashi, Goalnect provides a unique crowdfunding solution dedicated to driving donations to NGOs, offering users the chance to create, share, and contribute to impactful causes. Learn more and stay updated with Goalnect’s activities on their Twitter and Facebook pages.

Produrama

Combining forces from various creative sectors, Produrama is a platform that produces tailor-made solutions for clients ranging from photographs, illustrations, to full-blown campaign launches. Operating in the areas of Art, Creative Agency, Crowdfunding and Fashion, Produrama is extending its reach within the crowdfunding market through its diversified offerings. Get to know Produrama better on their Facebook page.