Dionísio Raises R$ 2.2M to Make WhatsApp Sell

What does Dionísio actually do for restaurants?

Dionísio replaces 6 to 8 separate tools restaurants currently use across the customer journey with a single WhatsApp-integrated platform. The AI concierge handles 24/7 customer service, automatic reservation confirmations, digital waitlists, table-side menus and orders, its own delivery channel, and a CRM for reactivation campaigns, coupons and satisfaction surveys. Third-party platforms such as iFood, 99Food and Lalamove can also be plugged in.

How much did the startup raise and who invested?

Dionísio closed a pre-seed round of R$ 2.2 million led by ACE Ventures, Stamina Ventures and GV Anjos. The founders originally sought R$ 500,000 to expand the team, but investor demand pushed the final amount to R$ 1.6 million in the latest tranche — part of a cumulative total that includes an earlier R$ 400,000 angel round raised for their previous venture, Go Out.

Who are the founders?

CEO and co-founder Luís Augusto Correia, 21, and CTO Matheus Ferraz, 23, built Dionísio after shutting down Go Out, a party-recommendation app for university students. The company was born in the corridors of Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) in São Paulo.

What is the business model and pricing?

Recurring subscription plans range from R$ 200 to R$ 800 per month. Add-on revenue streams include a 5–10% fee on in-restaurant experiences sold through the platform and a 2–5% fee on orders placed via its own delivery channel.

How fast is Dionísio growing?

Launched officially in January 2025, the startup is growing 15% month-on-month and already counts about 400 active restaurant clients — including Z Deli, Rock & Ribs, Makoto and Tartuferia San Paolo. The target market is middle-market restaurants with monthly revenue of R$ 100,000–R$ 150,000 and 1–20 units. The goal is 1,000 clients by the end of 2026.