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GRIDS Capital

South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brasil

Description

GRIDS Capital is a Brazilian Deep Tech Venture Capital firm established to invest in companies with high technological intensity and significant disruptive potential. Based in Brazil, the firm focuses on a range of critical sectors including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Life Sciences, Tech Infrastructure, Energy, and Advanced Materials. Their investment thesis centers on fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of transformative solutions, aiming to contribute to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

The firm launched its inaugural fund, GRIDS Capital I, in late 2023, with a total capital commitment of R$100 million, equivalent to approximately $20 million USD. This fund is strategically designed to support early-stage ventures, targeting companies from Seed to Series A stages. GRIDS Capital aims to deploy initial investments ranging from R$1 million to R$5 million per company.

This translates to typical first cheques between approximately $200,000 and $1,000,000 USD, depending on the specific needs and stage of the startup. GRIDS Capital's approach emphasizes not just capital injection but also strategic support for its portfolio companies, leveraging its network and expertise within the Deep Tech ecosystem. With a clear focus on sectors poised for significant global impact, the firm seeks to identify and nurture groundbreaking technologies that can address complex challenges and drive substantial economic and societal value. Their commitment to Deep Tech underscores a long-term vision for technological leadership and innovation within Brazil and potentially beyond.

Investor Profile

GRIDS Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biotechnology, Software.
  • Typical check size: $200K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (46%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Seed (23%)
  • Series C (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (81%)
  • Australia (8%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Switzerland (4%)
  • Lithuania (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Robotics
  • Information Technology
  • Therapeutics
  • Manufacturing
  • Machine Learning
  • Analytics
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Who does GRIDS Capital frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 2
Breakout Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Alexandria Venture Investments
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 2
Baseline Ventures
North America, Wyoming, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 2
Lemnos VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Baidu Ventures
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Bentley iTwin Ventures
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Exton
Co-Investments: 2
DCVC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Section 32
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
Innovation Endeavors
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does GRIDS Capital often collaborate with?

MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by GRIDS Capital?

Swift Navigation

San Francisco, California, United States

Swift Navigation is a technology company that provides precise positioning solutions for advanced automotive driver-assistance systems.

Autonomous VehiclesGPSHardwareRoboticsSoftware
Series EJul 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Foundation EGI

Los Altos, California, United States

The EGI platform from the Foundation is designed to speed up all phases of the product development cycle

Information Technology
Series AJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $23,000,000
Foundation EGI

Los Altos, California, United States

The EGI platform from the Foundation is designed to speed up all phases of the product development cycle

Information Technology
SeedApr 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,600,000
Atrandi Biosciences

Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania

Atrandi Biosciences is a Lithuanian biotech startup that aims to commercialize droplet microfluidics technology.

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
Series AFeb 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Passkey

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Passkey Therapeutics is pioneering a new class of medicines, Synergistic Multifunctional Therapeutics (SMThs).

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
SeedOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Plotlogic

Red Hill, Queensland, Australia

Plotlogic utilizes an AI and sensor-driven platform to enhance yield in the critical mineral industry.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)MiningMining Technology
Series BJul 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $27,970,445
Hedera Dx

Epalinges, Vaud, Switzerland

A diagnostics platform that makes liquid biopsies a reality in cancer care

Health CareOncology
SeedSep 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $13,959,754
BigHat Biosciences

San Mateo, California, United States

BigHat Biosciences is a protein therapeutics company that develops an antibody design platform guided by artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyMedicalTherapeutics
Series BJul 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
FORT Robotics

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

FORT Robotics is a safety and security platform designed to secure autonomous machines from cybersecurity attacks.

Cyber SecurityIndustrial AutomationRoboticsSecurity
Series BJul 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
CloudNC

London, England, United Kingdom

CloudNC develops advanced software that enables factories to autonomously manufacture precision parts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerIndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware
Series BJun 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $45,000,000