JetBov

JetBov is a Brazilian agritech company founded in 2014 by Xisto Alves de Souza Jr., Giovani Zamboni, and Alexandre Krammel. Headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, the company provides a cloud-based software platform designed to digitize and manage the beef cattle production chain. The inspiration for JetBov came from co-founder and CEO Xisto Alves de Souza Jr., whose wife's family is involved in cattle ranching; he identified a need to replace manual, paper-based record-keeping with a digital solution. His background in business administration, software development, and project management provided the foundation for developing the platform.

The company operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model, generating revenue through subscriptions to its platform. JetBov targets cattle ranchers and livestock managers, primarily in Brazil, but also serves clients in other countries including Angola, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The platform is designed to assist clients in making data-driven decisions to enhance productivity and sustainability. As of early 2024, the company served over 3,600 farms. JetBov has secured a total of $1.24 million in funding over two rounds, with investors including SP Ventures and ACE Ventures.

JetBov's platform allows users to manage the entire livestock lifecycle, from breeding and health to sales. Key features include field and corral management, financial management, production and equipment tracking, and inventory control for feed and supplies. The system can be accessed via a mobile app that functions offline, allowing data to be collected in remote pastures and synchronized later. This data is then processed to provide insights on herd health, weight gain, reproductive cycles, and cost analysis. The platform also uses algorithms and machine learning to offer predictive scenarios, aiding in strategic decision-making, and provides satellite imagery for pasture management. By integrating with IoT devices like electronic ear tag readers and scales, the platform automates data collection, which can increase the number of animals handled per day significantly.

Keywords: agritech, livestock management, SaaS, cattle farming, data analytics, farm management software, beef industry, precision agriculture, predictive analytics, herd management