Iporanga Ventures

Crop insurance is a powerful tool for protecting farmers against unexpected climate events. However, several challenges are hindering the market penetration in Brazil. To read more about it, check out our article on 'Bridging the gap: A look into agricultural insurance in Brazil': https://lnkd.in/eXDCprej and look out for the link to our "Insurtech" paper in the comments!

Estamos muito felizes em fazer parte do Toolkit de People & Culture, edição Latam, do Diversity VC junto com o Google for Startups! Este toolkit oferece ferramentas valiosas para fundos de venture capital que desejam aprimorar suas práticas de contratação inclusiva, desenvolvimento de talentos e a construção de uma cultura organizacional inclusiva. Na Iporanga Ventures, temos um forte compromisso com a diversidade, pois acreditamos que ela é essencial para impulsionar a inovação e o sucesso. Reconhecemos que não existe uma solução única que sirva para todos os VCs. Por isso, o toolkit foi elaborado para apresentar exemplos práticos que podem ser adaptados a diferentes realidades, e nele compartilhamos nossa experiência. Se você está iniciando sua jornada em #DEI ou buscando aprimorar suas práticas atuais, este toolkit é fundamental para construir um ecossistema mais inclusivo na América Latina! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFf3wSBi #Diversidade #Inclusão #VentureCapital #PeopleAndCulture

Stablecoins have various use cases that highlight their potential. They encompass three distinct dimensions of functionality, which ultimately represent the primary objectives of any stablecoin project: Medium of Exchange, Store of Value, and Unit of Account. To read more about it, check out our article on 'Monetary Premium: The Reason Behind Stablecoins Success': https://lnkd.in/dvwgR86e and look out for the link to our "TradFi to DeFi" paper in the comments!

Open Finance: A Brazilian Perspective. The Open Finance initiative in Brazil is well underway and holds the potential to reshape the financial services landscape through a wealth of new data and insights. What are the opportunities and challenges it faces in this ecosystem? Learn more in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/drybxwjG For a deeper dive into the topic, check out our #OpenFinance paper: link available in the comments.

In recent years, the potential and opportunity of stablecoins have taken center stage. However, stablecoins face their own trade-offs. No stablecoin has yet achieved the ideal balance of decentralization, stability, and capital efficiency—an issue known as the 'Stablecoin Trilemma'. To read more about it, check out our article on 'Monetary Premium: The Reason Behind Stablecoins Success': https://lnkd.in/dvwgR86e and look out for the link to our "TradFi to DeFi" paper in the comments!

Marcelo Abritta, founder of Buser Brasil, joined the latest episode of The J Curve Podcast, where he shared key insights on entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and navigating the challenges of growing a successful company in Brazil's competitive market. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of mobility and the power of innovation. Congratulations 👏 Marcelo Abritta and Olga Maslikhova.

Discover how CBDCs are rapidly gaining momentum worldwide and see why #DREX is leading the way in Brazil, transforming the traditional financial market into a tokenization platform for real economy assets. For more insights, check out our article on #CBDCs: https://lnkd.in/dmPwbjSr, and look out for the link to our "TradFi to DeFi" paper in the comments!

What is missing for Insurtechs to take off in Latam? 🚀 Latin America has significant economic potential and a large population, yet its insurance market remains underdeveloped compared to global standards. This article explores what’s holding back Insurtechs from driving the transformation that LatAm needs. Discover the main challenges in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/d7T56T_k For a deeper dive into the topic, be sure to check out our Insurtech paper —link available in the comments.

Estamos entusiasmados em compartilhar mais um marco importante de uma de nossas startups investidas, Compra Rápida (YC W22)! A empresa acaba de lançar uma ferramenta baseada em IA que simula um vendedor personalizado no WhatsApp, uma solução inovadora que promete transformar a experiência de compra dos consumidores e trazer ainda mais eficiência ao varejo online. Parabéns, Compra Rápida, por essa conquista! Estamos ansiosos pelo que vem a seguir! 

The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) plays a crucial role in balancing financial and environmental goals, and fortunately, it has been gaining significant momentum. Currently valued at around US$2 billion, the market has the potential to grow to between US$10 and US$40 billion by 2030. However, to fully unlock this potential, several challenges must be overcome. Blockchain technology, through Regenerative Finance (ReFi), offers solutions to key obstacles. - High trading fees: Blockchain reduces transaction costs by cutting out intermediaries and enabling direct peer-to-peer transactions, making the market more accessible. - Low liquidity: ReFi introduces decentralized financial tools that enhance market liquidity, allowing for smoother trading of carbon credits and faster transactions. - Limited scalability: Blockchain’s decentralized structure supports greater scalability by enabling the processing of a higher volume of transactions without the bottlenecks of traditional systems. - Lack of market clarity: Blockchain ensures transparency and traceability, providing clear, verifiable data on every transaction, which increases trust among market participants. By addressing these challenges, ReFi not only enhances the efficiency and scalability of the VCM but also positions it as a more sustainable and reliable tool in the fight against climate change, fostering greater trust and participation across the globe. To learn more, check the link in the comments.