Investment in tech enabled companies

Ingresse is the leading online ticketing platform for events and entertainment in Latin America. It has received investments from companies such as Qualcomm, ABInbev, and Grupo GloboA. Ingresse provides a unique user experience while collecting behavioral data that enables event producers to establish better relationships with their audiences, thus increasing revenue.

The company leads the consolidation of a highly fragmented market in Latin America, expanding its reach through the acquisition of several niche players. In addition to offering a customized White Label solution for event producers, Ingresse recently entered the sports market by forming partnerships with two major clubs in Brazil’s Serie A, strengthening its presence in this strategic segment.

Xmobots is the leading drone manufacturer in Latin America, focusing on agricultural solutions for the sugarcane, cotton and soybean industries. Its innovative products offer mapping, pesticide spraying and optimized harvesting capabilities, enabling farmers to increase crop yields and reduce costs.

Xmobots is expanding its services to other industries such as logistics and environmental monitoring, providing solutions for a wide range of applications.

With Embraer’s recent investment, Xmobots is further accelerating its growth. The company is targeting an IPO in 2025, consolidating its position as a leader in the drone sector.

UCB Power is the leading provider of energy storage solutions in Latin America, offering two main product lines for utilities and mobility. As a key supplier to Samsung and Motorola, UCB has solidified its position in the energy storage industry in Brazil.

The company is expanding its presence in the alternative energy sector, supplying batteries for solar and wind energy storage, as well as for thousands of 5G network towers for customers such as Vivo and Claro. To meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions, the company introduced LFP energy storage technology in Brazil.

UCB also plays a vital role in providing energy to many remote communities in the Amazon and Pantanal region. Tens of thousands of people in these communities depend on UCB for their energy needs. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovative energy storage solutions, UCB will continue to grow its offering of responsible energy solutions.

Nutrebem is the most advanced financial solution for school-age children, offering digital wallets linked to a nutritional platform, so they can learn how to make better nutritional and financial decisions. Kids access their first digital account and begin learning how to manage their own money as they use their account for every transaction in the school cafeteria.

As they grow up, they also start to receive their allowance, learning to invest, save and even buy, in a safe environment, with their parents’ supervision. Little by little, Nutrebem is strengthening the now teenager’s emotional relationship with the app, preparing them for adult life.

Fielo allows companies to quickly implement incentive programs for customers, partners, and employees based on behavior. Its models enable companies to improve performance across their entire employee base, including not only sales and marketing, but also support, HR and other administrative functions.

The SaaS business model generates 85% recurring revenue, with contracts of up to 6 years, providing stable and predictable revenue streams. With the help of Confrapar, Fielo signed a contract with Google Global, entering the technology market strongly. Fielo’s recent acquisition of Gage, a US marketing automation platform, further expands its product offering and enables growth in the American market.

With a strong track record of success and focus on innovation, Fielo is well positioned to continue its growth in the incentive and engagement programs industry.

SalaryFits, after a period of expansion, was sold to Serasa Experian in 2024. With the support of Confrapar, the company was able to expand its operations and attract new customers, generating significant returns and consolidating the success of Confrapar’s investment strategy.

About SalaryFits:

SalaryFits is a financial products marketplace that connects banks and other providers to companies worldwide. The platform integrates the company’s payroll with the bank’s app, increasing the reach of products within partner companies. Employees of these companies can contract all products and services online, in real-time, directly through the bank’s app, with payments deducted directly from their salaries.

Thiago is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Confrapar, an investment firm that focuses on long-term strategies within the technology sector. With a strong background in technology and finance, he began his career in telecommunications, working at Ericsson and Brasil Telecom (Oi), and later founded Web Advisor, a company dedicated to internet software development. In 2007, he entered the financial market as a partner at BI Asset Management Ltda, expanding his experience in investment management.

As a member of the Board of Directors for Confrapar portfolio companies, Thiago actively contributes to governance and sustainable growth strategies for businesses such as Ubook, Nutrebem, Ingresse, Hands, and SalaryFits. He is also a member of YPOThe global leadership community of extraordinary chief executives.

Thiago holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, an Executive MBA from George Washington University, and a postgraduate degree in Financial Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, qualifications that reinforce his strategic and technical approach to investments and business development.

Kadu has built a distinguished career across multiple high-impact roles in global technology firms, including Microsoft and Ericsson, with a reach spanning Latin America, Asia, and the United States. As the founder and Managing Partner of Confrapar for over 15 years, he is recognized as a pioneering figure in the Brazilian Private Equity (PE) industry.

Throughout his leadership, Kadu has been instrumental in steering Confrapar’s over 30 investments, guiding companies through strategic exits that consistently drive strong returns. His academic foundation in Electrical Engineering from UFMG and an MBA from FGV add technical and strategic depth to his approach, enabling him to identify and scale value-creating opportunities for investors.

Beyond his professional achievements, Kadu actively enhances corporate governance standards, serving on the boards of companies such as Flapper, UCB Power, and Xmobots. His board roles emphasize long-term growth strategies, operational excellence, and shareholder value, making him a trusted advisor for advancing investor interests.

Rodrigo is an experienced professional with extensive expertise in business development, finance, and technology. His career includes significant roles at companies such as Multicanal, Net Serviços, and W-Aura. Notably, he led the sale of Takenet to the Japanese group Faith.

As a co-founder of Confrapar, Rodrigo has a strong academic background, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from UFMG and an MBA from Stern NYU.

Yago is an experienced investment professional with a solid career spanning over 8 years in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Advisory. He is currently the Vice President at Confrapar. Throughout his career, he has successfully executed transactions totaling more than 30 billion reais on a global scale, involving various sectors. Yago has a distinguished academic background, holding bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Business Administration from the renowned Lancaster University as well as from Harvard University. This education has provided him with a strong foundation in corporate finance, economics, and business law.

Isadora Perim is an Investment Analyst at Confrapar, with a degree in Economics from Ibmec. With prior experience at XP Investimentos and Santander, she excels in securities analysis and equity research. Her skills include data analysis and finance, demonstrated in internships and significant projects, in addition to holding relevant certifications in the financial sector.