Startups to Watch & Tech Talents
#61 -Bip, Liora, Paggo, ex-Head of Engineering at Tino in stealth, and much more...
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In case you do not know, “stealth mode” founders are individuals who are building a new business but choose not to disclose details about their projects, often for competitive reasons. This term has been used for years in the US Venture Capital ecosystem but has only recently become more common in Latin America.
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Read further to learn more about Bip, Liora Energy, Paggo, and much more!
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🎊 Startup Launches
Founders who have just publicly announced what they are working on.
bip: Redefining Healthcare Workwear
For centuries, healthcare professionals have been saving lives while wearing uniforms that fail to match their excellence. Enter bip, a game-changing brand created by Felipe David, a former partner at Constellation (where he was in charge of investments both in healthcare and apparel), and the son of doctors. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare workers, bip is here to rewrite the narrative of medical apparel.
The mission is to create garments as extraordinary as the professionals who wear them.
bip is the first premium workwear brand built exclusively for healthcare professionals, combining high-tech fabrics with cutting-edge design. "Its the On Running for doctors, dentists, nurses and healthcare professionals in general".
Since launch in July 2024, bip has been able to achieve:
Nationwide Reach: Direct-to-consumer sales have reached almost all states in Brazil.
Trusted by Leaders: Residency programs like Medway and renowned hospitals like Albert Einstein have embraced bip.
Ask for an Intro: Click here
Liora Energia
Startup Description: Liora is transforming the energy market with technology, bringing the customer's perspective to make it simpler and more accessible.
Announcement Post: Click here
Industry: Energy
Team Size: 11
Time in Stealth: 7 months
Renata Feijó – Founder at Liora Energia
Renata was featured as a Stealth Founder on Tech Talents #5.
Founder Highlights: Top University, Unicorn Experience
Previous Experience: Ex-Chief People & Legal Officer at Loft, ex-Head of Legal, Institutional Relations and Compliance at Guiabolso, ex-Head of Legal at Moip Pagamentos, ex-Legal Counsel at FIESP, bachelor of Law from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, post graduate degree in Public Law from PUC São Paulo, and courses from Stanford University, Ohio University, and FGV.
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Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil
Paggo
Startup Description: Paggo helps the construction market optimize finances: pay, collect and reconcile effortlessly.
Industry: Fintech, Proptech
Team Size: 3
Time in Stealth: 3 years
Thomas von Buettner – Co-Founder at Paggo
Founder Highlights: Serial Founder, Masters, Top University, Unicorn Experience, Ex-Consultant
Previous Experience: Ex-Head of Operations CPGs at Rappi, ex-Associate at McKinsey & Company, ex-Founder at Polaris Investments, ex-Analyst at Enterprise First Assessoria e Participações, ex-Co-Founder at Instituto Sivis. Wharton MBA/MA.
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Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil
Igor Bentes – Co-Founder at Paggo
Founder Highlights: Masters, Top University, Unicorn Experience, Ex-Consultant
Previous Experience: Ex-Expansion & Product at Rappi, ex-Consultant at McKinsey & Company, Wharton MBA.
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Headquarters: Brazil
🤫 Talents Entering Stealth
Talents with relevant experiences who have just entered stealth mode.
Guilherme Garcias Soares de Sá – CTO & Co-Founder at Stealth Startup
Founder Highlights: Technical Founder, Unicorn Experience, Soonicorn Experience
Previous Experience: Ex-Head of Engineering at Tino, ex-Engineering Manager at Nubank, ex-Engineering Manager at Catho, ex-Software Engineer at Deal Technologies. Academic background includes a Bachelor's in Information Systems and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.
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Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil
Time in Current Position: 1 month
Salomón Muriel Urbina – Education Entrepreneur at Stealth Startup
Founder Highlights: Serial Founder, Previous Exit, Ex-Corporate
Previous Experience: Ex-Director of Technology for New Product Development at R5, ex-Co-Founder and CEO at Finco.co (acquired by RED Atlas), ex-Founder and CEO at Beriblock, ex-CEO at PrestaGente (acquired by Taurus Capital), ex-Research & Insights Analyst at British American Tobacco. Academic background includes a degree in Economics from Universidad de Los Andes.
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Headquarters: Bogotá, Colombia
Time in Current Position: 1 month