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Key people at Randon Ventures.
Randon Ventures operates as a corporate venture capital entity, investing in and accelerating startups with market-ready solutions for industry challenges. The firm integrates external innovation, generating new business opportunities for its parent, Randoncorp. It advances technology within sectors directly complementing Randoncorp's portfolio.
Empresas Randon launched Randon Ventures on February 18, 2020, as a strategic initiative for external innovation. Led by Daniel Randon, Empresas Randon’s CEO, and Daniel Ely, then Director of Planning and HR, the move leveraged startup agility and disruptive ideas. This expansion sought to broaden Randoncorp’s offerings and accelerate internal innovation.
The firm primarily supports startups in logistics, financial services, insurance, and mobility, offering investment, mentorship, and corporate network access. Randon Ventures' vision is to drive continuous disruptive initiatives and adapt to global shifts. It fosters mutual growth by blending startup innovation with Randoncorp’s experience, contributing to entrepreneurial ecosystem development.
Randon Ventures has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $830K Pre-Seed in Guarda in December 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Guarda | $830K Pre-Seed | Randon Ventures | Alan Chusid, Johann VON Sothen, José Kfuri, Rodrigo Botti |
Randon Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Randon Companies, a long-established Brazilian industrial group with deep roots in transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. The firm’s mission is to invest in and accelerate startups that solve real-world problems with synergies to Randon’s core business areas. Its investment philosophy centers on backing startups with market-ready products and dedicated teams, prioritizing innovation and practical impact over sector boundaries. Randon Ventures primarily targets sectors such as logistics (logtech), fintech, insurtech, mobility, Industry 4.0, deep tech, and smart manufacturing. By providing not only capital but also mentorship, market access, and operational support, Randon Ventures plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and growth within Brazil’s startup ecosystem, bridging the gap between established industry and disruptive new ventures.
Randon Ventures was launched in 2020 as a natural extension of Randon Companies’ decades-long commitment to innovation and transformation. The group, founded over 70 years ago in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has always sought practical, market-driven solutions—first in transportation and logistics, and later in digital and technological innovation. The venture arm was born out of repeated requests from startups and entrepreneurs who had engaged with Randon’s innovation programs, prompting the company to formalize its investment activities. Mateus de Abreu, a long-time executive with expertise in digital and tech strategy, became the chief officer of Randon Ventures, guiding its evolution from internal innovation initiatives to a structured venture capital and acceleration platform. The firm’s launch was supported by strategic partnerships with accelerators like ACE, Ventiur, and Baita Aceleradora, helping to shape its governance and investment approach.
Randon Ventures is riding the wave of corporate venture capital’s growing influence in Latin America, where large industrial groups are increasingly partnering with startups to drive digital transformation and operational efficiency. The timing is critical, as Brazil’s startup ecosystem matures and demand for innovation in logistics, finance, and manufacturing intensifies. Randon Ventures is uniquely positioned to leverage its parent company’s legacy and resources to de-risk startup growth, while also injecting agility and disruptive thinking into traditional industries. By fostering collaboration between startups and established enterprises, the firm is helping to shape a more dynamic, interconnected tech landscape in Brazil and beyond.
Randon Ventures is poised to deepen its impact as Brazil’s innovation ecosystem continues to expand. The firm’s ability to connect startups with real-world business challenges and market access will remain a key advantage, especially as industries like logistics and fintech face rapid technological change. Future growth will likely come from expanding its portfolio into adjacent sectors, increasing cross-border collaborations, and further embedding startup innovation into Randon’s core operations. As corporate venture capital becomes a standard strategy for industrial transformation, Randon Ventures stands out as a model for how legacy companies can drive and benefit from the next wave of technological disruption.
Key people at Randon Ventures.
