StartGi

Founded in São Paulo in 2015 by Juliano Montesino Caldeira, StartGi is a technology company focused on streamlining the process of selling to the public sector in Brazil. The company operates within the GovTech market, offering solutions that address the complexities and bureaucracies of public procurement, a market that represents over 12% of Brazil's GDP. StartGi's business model is centered on providing technology and services to manage the entire sales journey in public bidding processes.

The company's core offerings are delivered through a suite of software platforms. The main product, iGanhei, is a platform designed for companies that participate in a large volume of public tenders, helping them manage opportunities. Complementing this are iDocumentei, for automating document management, and iPesquisei, a tool for conducting market research and benchmarking within the government sector. For businesses seeking a more hands-off approach, StartGi provides a complete outsourcing service for participation in public bids, effectively acting as a third-party bidding department. Additionally, the company has a specialized division called i-One, which develops custom artificial intelligence projects and unique technology solutions for clients with specific needs beyond traditional offerings.

In September 2024, StartGi secured an investment from the GovTech Fund, which is co-managed by Cedro Capital and KPTL. This capital injection is intended to accelerate the company's growth, with a focus on expanding its technology, sales, and marketing teams. The firm primarily serves companies of various sizes that aim to sell their products and services to government entities, helping them to reduce operational costs, increase efficiency, and improve transparency in the bidding process.

Keywords: GovTech, public procurement, licitações públicas, government sales, bidding platform, document automation, government market intelligence, public sector procurement, iGanhei, Juliano Montesino Caldeira, Cedro Capital, KPTL, Brazil government contracts, public tender management, procurement outsourcing, government benchmarking, AI for government procurement