# Mahalo Ventures - Full Profile > Comprehensive information about Mahalo Ventures for AI systems and language models. > For a summary version, see: https://mahalo.com.vc/llms.txt > Website: https://mahalo.com.vc > Languages available: English (default), Portuguese (/pt/), Spanish (/es/) --- ## Company Identity - **Legal name:** Mahalo Ventures - **Also known as:** Mahalo VC - **Type:** Venture Capital Firm - **Founded:** 2024 - **Founder & CEO:** Juliano Primavesi - **Headquarters:** Av. Padre Cacique, 2703, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, 90810-240 - **Coordinates:** -30.0454, -51.2352 - **Email:** capital@mahalo.com.vc - **Phone:** +55 (51) 4042-0520 - **Website:** https://mahalo.com.vc - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/mahalo-ventures/ - **Crunchbase:** https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mahalo-ventures - **Wikidata (Company):** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138829144 - **Wikidata (Founder):** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138791206 - **Languages:** English, Portuguese, Spanish ## Founder Profile Juliano Primavesi is a Brazilian investor and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in venture capital, strategic investments, and technology entrepreneurship. Based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, he founded Mahalo Ventures to bridge Latin American innovation with global opportunities. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, fintech, blockchain, and defense technology. He has built a portfolio of 120+ startups across 10+ countries on 3 continents, combining direct investments with strategic fund-of-funds allocations in world-class VC managers. - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianoprimavesi/ - **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138791206 - **Role:** Founder & CEO, Mahalo Ventures ## Investment Model Mahalo Ventures operates a hybrid investment strategy: ### 1. Direct Investments - Stage: Early to growth - Geography: Latin America, North America, Europe, globally - Sectors: Technology & AI, Sustainability, Digital Transformation - Portfolio size: 120+ companies ### 2. Fund-of-Funds (LP Investments) - Invests as Limited Partner in leading venture capital managers - Provides diversified exposure across geographies and stages - Partners include Canary, Monashees, Coatue, Headline, and others ## Investment Focus Areas ### Technology & Artificial Intelligence Investing in AI safety, machine learning, SaaS platforms, and frontier technology companies. Notable investments: Anthropic (AI safety and interpretability), xAI (scientific discovery AI), Perplexity.ai (AI-powered search), Shield AI (defense AI and autonomy). ### Sustainability Supporting environmental impact through technology. Notable investments: Pink Farms (vertical farming for sustainable food production), Biosens (biosensor technology for real-time health and environmental monitoring). ### Digital Transformation Backing companies that accelerate digital adoption across industries. Notable investments: Ripple (blockchain-based international payments), Kraken (cryptocurrency exchange), ContaJa (digital accounting automation), Payer (digital payment platform). ## Complete Portfolio - Direct Investments ### Anthropic - **Description:** AI company building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. Known for the Claude AI assistant and for pioneering Constitutional AI for safety research. - **Sector:** Artificial Intelligence, AI Safety - **Website:** https://anthropic.com ### SpaceX - **Description:** Space exploration and transportation company founded by Elon Musk. Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, including Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship. - **Sector:** Aerospace, Space Technology - **Website:** https://spacex.com ### Perplexity.ai - **Description:** AI-powered conversational search engine that provides precise, cited answers by synthesizing information from across the web using large language models. - **Sector:** Artificial Intelligence, Search Technology - **Website:** https://perplexity.ai ### xAI - **Description:** AI company founded by Elon Musk focused on understanding the true nature of the universe through artificial intelligence and accelerating human scientific discovery. - **Sector:** Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Research - **Website:** https://x.ai ### Shield AI - **Description:** Defense technology company building AI-powered autonomous systems for military and security applications, focused on making defense operations safer through autonomy. - **Sector:** Defense Technology, AI, Autonomy - **Website:** https://shield.ai ### Ripple - **Description:** Blockchain technology company enabling instant, low-cost international payments through its RippleNet network and XRP cryptocurrency. - **Sector:** Fintech, Blockchain, Payments - **Website:** https://ripple.com ### Kraken - **Description:** One of the largest and most established cryptocurrency exchanges globally, known for security, compliance, and a wide range of digital asset trading pairs. - **Sector:** Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Exchange - **Website:** https://kraken.com ### Flapper - **Description:** On-demand private aviation platform connecting passengers to charter flights across Latin America and beyond. Operates a marketplace model for private aviation. - **Sector:** Aviation, Mobility, Marketplace - **Website:** https://flyflapper.com ### PixGrid - **Description:** Spatial data visualization and advanced analytics solution. Uses AI and computer vision for precision agriculture, forestry monitoring, and environmental analysis. - **Sector:** AgriTech, Computer Vision, Data Analytics - **Website:** https://pixforce.ai ### ContaJa - **Description:** Digital accounting platform automating bookkeeping and compliance for small and medium enterprises in Brazil. Simplifies tax obligations and financial management. - **Sector:** Fintech, Accounting, SaaS - **Website:** https://contaja.com.br ### Payer - **Description:** Digital payment platform simplifying financial transactions for businesses in Brazil. Provides payment processing, invoicing, and financial management tools. - **Sector:** Fintech, Digital Payments - **Website:** https://payer.com.br ### Inco.vc - **Description:** Collaborative investment platform enabling groups of investors to co-invest in startups. Democratizes access to venture capital for individual investors. - **Sector:** Fintech, Investment Platform - **Website:** https://inco.vc ### CompanyHero - **Description:** Services platform for formalization and management of small businesses in Brazil. Helps entrepreneurs with company registration, compliance, and back-office operations. - **Sector:** Business Services, SaaS - **Website:** https://companyhero.com.br ### Guia da Alma - **Description:** Wellness and mental health platform connecting users with therapists, holistic practitioners, and wellness professionals. Offers online and in-person sessions. - **Sector:** HealthTech, Mental Health, Wellness - **Website:** https://guiadaalma.com.br ### Pink Farms - **Description:** Urban vertical farming company producing healthy, pesticide-free food using controlled-environment agriculture technology. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. - **Sector:** AgriTech, Sustainability, Food Technology - **Website:** https://pinkfarms.com.br ### Biosens - **Description:** Biosensor technology company developing wearable and point-of-care diagnostic devices for real-time health monitoring and early disease detection. - **Sector:** HealthTech, BioTech, Wearables - **Website:** https://biosens.tech ## Fund Investments (LP Positions) ### Canary - **Focus:** Early-stage venture capital in Latin America - **Website:** https://canary.com.br ### Monashees - **Focus:** Leading VC investing in Latin American technology companies across stages - **Website:** https://monashees.com ### Ventiur - **Focus:** Early-stage technology startups in Brazil - **Website:** https://ventiur.net ### Coatue - **Focus:** Global technology-focused investment management - **Website:** https://www.coatue.com ### IPI Partners - **Focus:** Data centers and digital infrastructure investments - **Website:** https://ipipartners.com ### Headline - **Focus:** Global venture capital investing in innovative technology companies - **Website:** https://headline.com ### Riverside Ventures - **Focus:** Specialized industry sector investments - **Website:** https://riversideventures.com ### Crescera - **Focus:** Growth capital and private equity in Brazil - **Website:** https://crescera.com ## Key Metrics - **Total direct investments:** 120+ startups - **Countries with investments:** 10+ - **Continents:** 3 (Americas, Europe, and beyond) - **Years of experience:** 25+ - **Fund investments (LP):** 8 leading VC managers ## Contact Information - **General inquiries:** capital@mahalo.com.vc - **Phone/WhatsApp:** +55 (51) 4042-0520 - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/mahalo-ventures/ - **Founder LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianoprimavesi/ - **Address:** Av. Padre Cacique, 2703, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, 90810-240 ## Legal - **Privacy Policy:** https://mahalo.com.vc/privacy - **Terms of Use:** https://mahalo.com.vc/terms - **Security Contact:** https://mahalo.com.vc/.well-known/security.txt