The Startup Network Program, developed by Locaweb and Endeavor, received 329 applications. Of this total, 20 were selected for the panel and 12 were approved. According to Luis Carlos dos Anjos, marketing manager at Locaweb, it was impossible to follow what was scheduled and choose only 10. “The level of all startups exceeded our expectations, due to the quality of the entrepreneurs and the business model developed. This advance is nothing more than a reflection of the maturity that the market has gained over the past year ”. Are they:
- Agendor – Online CRM system focused on commercial control for sales teams
- Aremo - First vertically integrated online fast fashion brand.
- BankFacil - Brazilian personal finance solution to help consumers control their financial life and purchase banking products online.
- Basic - Online brand of high quality essential products.
- CargoBR - A much simpler way to buy and sell freight, uniting carriers and cargo shipment customers.
- Edools - Fully modular and customizable SaaS application where each company can create the ideal EAD environment for its business.
- GetNinjas - Online contracting platform and service announcements.
- Guide - Personal financial advisor that helps you get your money on track quickly, conveniently and securely.
- Pay me - The simplest, safest and most efficient way to receive payments online.
- PinMyPet - Device that monitors your Pet's physical activities and real-time location.
- WThink - System that integrates and controls financial, pedagogical and academic functions for educational institutions.
- ZeroPaper - Cloud financial system for micro and small businesses.
The enrolled startups have an average of two and a half years of existence, and five employees. Among the finalists, 80% are from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Regarding the sector in which they operate, 25% of them work with the finance, education and fashion sector represent 15% each, and other businesses share the remaining 45%.
The work now aims to help these startups to become high growth companies and further disseminate the entrepreneurial culture and knowledge, thus strengthening the entire new business ecosystem.
All finalists have already received some type of investment. 50% of them had venture capital funds, another 50% has already undergone accelerators and 15% has received investment from angel investors. Regarding the business model, they are divided into: SaaS (Software as a Service) with 30%, Marketplace with 25%, E-commerce with 10% and 35% divided among other models.
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