Dionísio Raises R$ 2.2M to Make WhatsApp Sell
Dionísio raised R$ 2.2M pre-seed to replace 8 restaurant tools with one WhatsApp AI platform. 400 clients, 15% monthly growth, plans from R$ 200/month.
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CONARH 2026: AI and Mental Health Lead HR Agenda
CONARH 2026 takes place August 18-20 at São Paulo Expo. AI governance, mental health under NR-1, and behavioral data top the HR agenda in Brazil.
TCU to Audit Public Contracts Under Tax Reform
Brazil's TCU audits federal contracts to ensure proper rebalancing under consumption-tax reform, with CBS starting 2027 and IBS from 2029.
CNT Urges Candidates: Make Transport a Priority
CNT launches strategic transport policy for Brazil's presidential candidates, calling for long-term infrastructure investment and regulatory stability.
AI-Monitored Cows Become Loan Collateral in Brazil
Brazil's first tokenized cattle loan: 10 AI-collar cows valued at R$120k secured a R$100k credit deal registered on the B3 exchange by Target FIDC.
OceanPact buys Dock Brasil for R$ 119 million
OceanPact's subsidiary agreed to buy vessel repair firm Dock Brasil for R$ 119 million, boosting dry-docking capacity in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro.
BV Bank bets on strategic corporate banking
Banco BV strengthens its Large Corporate division with sector-specialist bankers and a full platform — cash management, derivatives, FX and capital
Bússola & Cia Reaches 160,000 Entrepreneurs
Brazilian institute Bússola & Cia hits 160,000 beneficiaries with entrepreneurship programs focused on technology, ESG and e-commerce trends.
Brazil's Green Licensing Law: Boom or Risk?
Brazil's General Environmental Licensing Law is in force since Feb 2025, promising R$ 800 bn in road and rail investment but facing Supreme Court
Brazil's Logistics Fix: R$250bn in Annual Savings
Brazil spends 15.6% of GDP on logistics vs 8.4% OECD average. Multimodal corridors could save R$250bn yearly and cut the Brazil cost for businesses.
AI-Monitored Cows Back Loans in Brazil First
Brazil's first tokenised-herd loan on B3 exchange uses AI collars on dairy cows for real-time health and location data, reducing credit risk.
Brazil Uses AI-Monitored Cows as Loan Collateral
Brazil's first tokenised-herd loan: 10 AI-monitored cows appraised at R$ 120,000 secured a R$ 100,000 credit deal registered on the B3 stock exchange.
Mover Sells Stake in Motiva via Bradesco BBI
Grupo Mover agrees to sell its stake in Motiva, formerly CCR, through Bradesco BBI. Learn what this means for Brazil's infrastructure market.
Bless Internet Enters Mobile Market as MVNO
Bless Internet launches Bless Chip Móvel as an MVNO with 5G in 1,094 cities and 4G in 5,570. Learn about coverage, mission and the unique launch event.
Eco Invest Brasil 5th Auction: Innovation Funding
Brazil's Eco Invest Brasil launches its 5th auction to fund innovation in green fuels, AI, critical minerals and battery storage via blended finance.
Brazil Tax Reform Fuels Rush for Clean Data
Brazil's Tax Reform (IBS/CBS) makes clean master data critical: 77% of firms boost tech investment in 2026 and MDM providers report record demand.
Brazil's Soy & Beef Traceability: 10 Key Steps
WRI Brasil's study reviews 21 soy and beef traceability initiatives, offering 10 recommendations to close deforestation gaps in the Amazon and Cerrado.
Brazil's FIDC Funds Mature Under CVM 175
How CVM Resolution 175 reshaped Brazil's multicedente FIDC market and how ID CTVM uses automation to stay compliant at scale.
IBS & CBS: What Brazil's Tax Change Means
Brazil's IBS and CBS tax rules change August 3. Learn what businesses must do to avoid invoicing blocks and protect revenue under tax reform.
Whirlpool Brazil factory closure: it's fake news
Whirlpool denies closing any Brazil factory. The Apodaca, Mexico plant closes by Q2 2027. Brazilian units in Joinville, Manaus and Rio Claro remain open.