What We Look for
We look for early-stage technology companies operating in Brazil or founded by Brazilians abroad, solving a concrete problem in sectors Axis knows well: business services, operations and transactions, real estate, construction and related areas. We are interested in products that have already been presented to customers, even a small number, and founders who can explain on one page what they sell, to whom and at what price. These sectors are a preference, and we give opportunities outside them the same attention.
Our active focus is artificial intelligence applied to processes Axis and its partners handle every day: contract and asset analysis, customer service and digital services at scale, and operations and asset management. A company that solves one of these problems may find in Axis an investor, a first customer and a setting in which to test its product.
How We Work with Founders
Axis makes initial and follow-on investments, independently or alongside other investors. It prefers minority stakes, with information rights and a governance role when founders want an active partner. Alongside capital, it brings contracts and customers in its sectors, corporate structuring by partners with decades of negotiating experience, and experience in buying and deploying technology at scale. These investments carry high risk and the potential for substantial returns when a company succeeds. Axis sizes each investment within the overall portfolio.
The process begins with a presentation and a conversation with the partners. Within a few weeks, the company receives a clear answer on Axis's interest in moving forward.
How to Present a Company
Use the contact form to briefly describe the problem, product, current customers, team and intended use of capital. You may attach a presentation of up to ten pages in an accepted format, smaller than 2 MB.
Common Questions
Can Axis contribute beyond capital?
Yes. Depending on the opportunity, it can provide access to customers, experience implementing technology, support with corporate structuring and participation in governance. In some businesses, it can be the investee’s first customer. The contribution is agreed with the founders.
What should an initial presentation include?
The problem, product, customers, team and intended use of capital. A focused presentation helps assess fit with the investment thesis. Further documents and detail are discussed as conversations progress and confidentiality arrangements are established.