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Meet the Winners of Startups in South America by@startups
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Meet the Winners of Startups in South America
by Startups of The Year February 25th, 2022
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More than 44,000 startups were nominated all across the globe, spanning over 4,553 cities, with a total number of cough 4 billion votes. The goal was to give space and recognition to the hardworking startups who pulled it through the pandemic while growing and thriving, despite all of the challenges. With so many, until now, uncrowned jewels, it’s time we present to you...drumroll! South America Startups of the Year winners!People Mentioned
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In 2021, HackerNoon hosted the first-ever Startup of the Year awards!!
To see who is a winner in each respective city, visit startups.gzht888.com and pick a city. The name at the top of the list is the winner. (Awards, with compromised reviews, are under review.)
The Startups Winners Announcement Series will announce the winners per region in their respective cities.
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The South America Startups of the Year Winners! 🥳
Santiago, Chile
Chile is known for being the most stable country to do business in Latin America, ranking 13th in The Economist’s Business Environment Index. Moreover, according to the Global Innovation Index, Chile ranks first in Latin America for innovation and is recognised as Chilean Silicon Valley with Santiago being the central city.
QCObjects
It is the 1st world class open-source framework made in Latin-America.São Paulo, Brazil
And the winner of Brazil’s vibrant financial center is...Innvo Digital
Their mission is to create the best ecosystem for a technology professional to work and undertake while sharing it with our customers and society.São Carlos
The absolute leader of Sao Carlos seems to be:Predify
Predify is an online software for optimizing pricing proccess and improving profits with AI and Big Data Analytics.Belo Horizonte, Brazil
With a more than noble goal, Belo Horizone’s winner is:CM Tecnologia
CM Tecnologia is an online scheduling system for healthcare providers in Brazil.Porto Alegre, Brazil
With the focus on data protection, Porto Alegre, Brazil’s winner is….Privacy Tools
Privacy compliance platform, based on AI/Blockchain, which helps global companies to keep compliant with the data protection requirements.Brasil, Brazil
With the focus on EdTech, Brasil is bringing us:Awari
Awari is a YC-W21 company focusing on education for the Tech Industry. The company is growing at a fast pace and has gathered experts from all leading tech companies into a full education experience to prepare the next cohort of tech talent.Quito
The capital of Ecuador, and also the closest capital to the actual equator, as the winner brings us:Agrodemanda
The most comprehensive agricultural directory in Ecuador.Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has more than 300 startups and is ranked 3rd in Brazil in terms of startup ecosystem development. The city is famous for the startups in the spheres of education, energy & environment and foodtech. Their winner is….Bybrand
Bybrand is the simplest way to save time and avoid frustration when managing your employee's email signatures.Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina is not only the cosmopolitan capital with a vibrant history. It’s also Latin America’s most important port. Which makes their winner actually a very logical choice. Please meet:Liftit
Liftit is the leading technology platform to automate and execute last-mile truck deliveries across Latin America.Curitiba, Brazil
With a more noble mission and sustainability in mind, Curitiba, Brazil, as the winner brings us...Discrepante
is the marketplace for a more human and sustainable economyFlorianópolis, Brazil
Would you really be surprised one of the Brazil’s winners is related to football training? We neither. Please meet...Fútbol Fit Club
Football FitClub® is a fitness training firm that gives fitness training to improve like a professional football player.Medellín, Colombia
And the first Colombian Startup Winner is is a data intelligence solution powered by a high quality team. Meet...LogComex
Market intelligence for international trade in Latin AmericaMontevideo, Uruguay
The host of inaugural FIFA world cup of 1930 comes through when it comes to innovation even in 2021. I’d like to introduce you to:Drop Technologies
First electronic hand antiperspirant deviceLima, Peru
Lima, Peru, has in 2021 delivered some amazing results when it comes to blockchain technology. Their winner is very well deserved:RSK Labs
RSK is the first open-source smart contract platformSão Carlos Do Pinhal
Well this is a unique case. The absolute unanimous winner of São Carlos Do Pinhal is:brain4care
brain4care solution enables monitoring intracranial compliance noninvasively anywhereBlumenau, Brazil
We’re sensing a theme here. Another stellar EdTech winner is coming from Blumenau, Brazil. Please meet...Uniasselvi
Uniasselvi is a Brazilian distance-learning company that offers more than 60 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, in person and distance.Bogotá, Colombia
Startups of Bogotá, Colombia definitely showed they’re not to be underestimated. With a very noble mission, let me introduce you to:Risü
Risü is an online platform that links online consumption to donation to social institutions.Campina, Brazil
If there’s one typo of business we’d single out as taking the biggest hit out of the pandemic, it would have to be small businesses. Thankfully, the winner of Campina, Brazil, operates with small businesses in mindSuperlógica Tecnologias Ltda.
Superlogica is a management system company created for small service businesses.Cerqueira César, Brazil
Swooping half the points from the entire City, this year’s winners of Cerqueira César areInfoPrice
INFOPRICE is a business intelligence company focused on physical retail pricing.Governador Valadares, Brazil
The same can be said for the winners here. Let’s hear it for:Grupo KPG
Saas, Payment, Manufacture, Pharmaceutical, E-commerce, Marketplace, LogisticsCaxias Do Sul
Known for wine making and Italian cultural influence, Caxias Do Sul brings as an interesting winner.Studio 360
Studio 360 is a proptech focused on easing the purchase experience for real state companies, brokers, and costumers.Sorocaba
From Sorocaba, we have an interesting concept coming. Looking forward to seeing it further develop. Let’s meet:Quinto
Quinto is a social network that represents the collective opinion of society—to help democracy evolve through technologyViña Del Mar
To be a venue-oriented business and survive through the pandemic definitely deserves some recognition. In the name of that, let’s meet:SonicPollen
SonicPollen, based in Chile, is a web-based booking platform that connects bands with venues and organizers.Lages
Learn more about high-growth startups in Lages, South America. and the winner is….Qualiall
Qualiall develops technologies for training in operational processes such as work security, equipment maintenance, and more.Córdoba, Argentina
Another gem from Argentina brings us unique agricultural solutions. Please meet:Kilimo
Kilimo is a Big Data solution for water management in agriculture.São José Dos Campos, Brazil
Another great agricultural solution comes this time from Brasil. Meet São José Dos Campos Startup winner:TerraMagna
TerraMagna is a fintech company that focuses on risk mitigation for agribusinesses.São Leopoldo, Brazil
Event-oriented businesses that have survived in the previous years should definitely bottle their perseverance and start selling it. One of those is definitely this winner: Wedy offers a one-stop-social marketplace for weddings.Pelotas, Brazil
Medical scheduling platforms are definitely something we need to see more of. So glad Pelotos winner comes from this particular niche.Fácil Consulta
Fácil Consulta is a booking platform that allows people to schedule an appointment with a Specialist Physician in their area.Santa Maria
Could you believe how versatile the startups of South America are when we are only now coming across a game development studio? Let’s meet themImgnation Studios
Imgnation Studios is a game development studio that focuses on virtual reality.Asunción, Paraguay
A FinTech solution coming from Paraguay. Meet Asunción Startup of the Year winnerVision Banco
Vision Banco is a solid and growing financial institution serving the financial needs of the micro, small and medium enterprises.Caracas
Venezualan food delivery app that seemed to have your heart. Meet Caracas Startup of the Year winnerYummy Inc.
First Food Delivery App in VenezuelaRecife
A suitable combo between gaming and education, Recife Startup of the Year winner brings revolutionary solutions. Let’s meet them.Joy Street
Joy Street offers develops video games focused on educational needs.Rosario, Argentina
The winner of Rosario Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Gbot
Gbot is an autonomous robot that controls weeds without using agrochemicals. We also collect data in fields and generate precision maps.Vila Olímpia, Brazil
The winner of Vila Olímpia Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Seekr
Seekr operates in the Information Technology sector, providing tools for managing and monitoring of brands.Barueri
The winner of Barueri Startup of the Year award for 2021 is....Glic
Brazilian mhealth (web/app) platform for diabetes managementBrasília
The winner of Brasília Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Ticies
Ticies is a social network that helps people plan where to go with their friends, relatives and acquaintances, in all cities of the world.Juiz De Fora
The winner of Juiz De Fora Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Qranio
Qranio is a gamified mobile learning platform for enterprises that rewards learning and stimulates users to engage with educational content.La Paz
The winner of La Paz Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Jukumari Advice
360 photo based market place for responsible tour operatorsTemuco
The winner of Temuco Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...GoFeels
GoFeels is the first independent hospitality network in the world. We promote collaborative work among hotels around the world.Vitacura
The winner of Vitacura Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...MeatMe
MeatMe delivers meats and accessories to have a culinary experience.Barranquilla
The winner of Barranquilla Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Mandaos
Mandaos is a digital platform that connects companies and people with a network of independent messengersCeará
The winner of Ceará Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Caroá
Caroá is a cooperative that sells 34 varieties of vegetables, organic fruits, and vegetables.Chapecó
The winner of Chapecó Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...HortiAgro
HortiAgro is a seed and fertilizer market.Chile Chico
The winner of Chile Chico Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Gleengo
Gleengo connects children with their favorite toys, through a tiny device and an application based on text-to-voice.Goiânia
The winner of Goiânia Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Auvo
Auvo is an external teams management software.Itá
The winner of Itá Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...TISSUELAB
Tissuelab is a research and development center focused on biotechnology, and systems for reconstructive musculoskeletal surgery.Jardim Paulista
The winner of Jardim Paulista Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...DiviCom
DiviCom is a digital video networking company that designs, integrates, and markets complete systems.João Pessoa
The winner of João Pessoa Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...YupiPlay
YupiPlay develops and offers an educational gaming platform.La Reina
The winner of La Reina Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...INTI-TECH
INTI-TECH is the fastest growing renewable energy in Chile and the world's leading unconventional source.Leme
The winner of Leme Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...EcoStart
EcoStart focuses on manufacturing sustainable electric bicycles, fans, and accessories.Loja
The winner of Loja Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Enerwi Corporation
Keeping people connected and secured through wireless charging novel solutionsManizales
The winner of Manizales Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Porter Metrics
Porter Metrics has developed an automated solution for generating social media reports in minutes.Nova Lima
The winner of Nova Lima Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Biomimetic Solutions
Biomimetic Solutions is an innovative tissue engineering company.Paraná
The winner of Paraná Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Laura
Laura is a provider of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics platform for hospitala and clinics to prevent damage & reduce costs.Salvador
The winner of Salvador Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Sanar
Sanar is a platform that focuses on being the doctor's guide and support, offering specialized content that helps in their development.Santa Catarina
The winner of Santa Catarina Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...DrPOCKET
Sunchales
The winner of Sunchales Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Eolo Pharma
Eolo Pharma focuses on developing drugs targeting the molecular and cellular basis of inflammation-related diseasesValparaiso
The winner of Valparaiso Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Invitta
Invitta transforms plastic waste into a high-performance construction material for manufacturing sustainable urban furniture.Vila Velha
The winner of Vila Velha Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...OneGrid
OneGrid is a developer of hardware and software solutions focused on energy management.Indaiatuba
The winner of Indaiatuba Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...DWUL Energy
Renewable EnergyCampinas, Brazil
The winner of Campinas Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Ativy
Ativy is an IT company specialized in cloud computing, data centers, IT outsourcing, service desk, and IT management.Las Condes, Chile
The winner of Las Condes Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...#MuvPass
Subscription services that allows it's users unlimited access to fitness classes in the best gyms and studios in Latin America.Pinheiros, Brazil
The winner of Pinheiros Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...GuiaBolso
GuiaBolso is a personal finance platform that empowers people to take control of financial well-being.Rio, Brazil
The winner of Rio Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...EmCasa
EmCasa is a vertically-integrated platform that helps customers buy and sell a home in Latin America, starting in Brazil.Guayaquil
The winner of Guayaquil Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Sabroso
Online platform for LatAm's enterprises to order low-cost mealsJundiaí
The winner of Jundiaí Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Sintecsys
Sintecsys offers a fast and effective detection, reducing losses and costs with fire brigades.Minas Gerais
The winner of Minas Gerais Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Rizoflora Biotechnology
Rizoflora Biotechnology is a producer of biological product designed for nematodes control.São Caetano Do Sul
The winner of São Caetano Do Sul Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Wevo
1 iPaaS in Latam - Enabling companies to be truly digital companies with APIs, systems and data integrated into a single platformCanoas
The winner of Canoas Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...ContaÁgil
ContaÁgil facilitates and reduces bureaucracy in accounting routines of companies.Chile
The winner of Chile Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Unight
Unight is the future of nightlife social media.Israelândia
The winner of Israelândia Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Matchpool
Matchpool is a platform that creates human connections.La Plata
The winner of La Plata Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Pixivus
Pixivus offers a community-based application that enables its users to collect, store, and share pictures of events.Novo Hamburgo
The winner of Novo Hamburgo Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Devorando
Devorando offers an online food ordering system and menus available in restaurants based in Brazil.Pernambuco
The winner of Pernambuco Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Redu
Redu is a distant learning platform which is built on a social networking structure.Providencia
The winner of Providencia Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...#TrainFES
TrainFES is a medical Devices for the rehabilitation of people with paralysis.Ribeirão Prêto
The winner of Ribeirão Prêto Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...AllyHub
Ally is a sales distribution channel technology that connects Schools and Service Providers with Education Agencies.Santa Cruz De La Sierra
The winner of Santa Cruz De La Sierra Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...Mobi Latam
Mobi Latam is a clean energy startup that focuses on transportation systems based on electric mobility.Santana De Parnaíba
The winner of Santana De Parnaíba Startup of the Year award for 2021 is...MercadoLivre.com
is an e-commerce technology company providing solutions to individuals and companies buying, selling, and more online.
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