Guiding the bold to build unforgettable startups.
Investing in Brazil's most ambitious AI-native founders.

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Canastra Ventures

is a 4-week co-founding experience by Canastra Ventures, designed to connect domain operators, tech founders, researchers and builders to 

create the next generation of AI-native service companies.

. Following a successful fourth edition, which selected 80 participants, we’re doubling down on 

. The thesis is simple: a domain operator without a tech founder only goes so far. A tech founder without deep sector knowledge does too. This program exists to bring the two together.

Over 4 weeks, selected participants go through a structured matching and validation process, with active curation from the Canastra team at every stage. 

The program is REMOTE, with one in-person meetup in São Paulo during the first week

. The goal goes beyond networking—it’s about building a pipeline of potential co-founders or finding a team to join and build with.

Photos from our 4th Matchmaking in-person meetup.

 Applicants must select the profile that genuinely reflects their background and intended role. Applications from candidates who fit the Founder profile but apply as Tech Founder or Student Founder will not be considered. If you are unsure which profile applies to you, reach out before submitting.

Tech Founder and Student Founder applications will only be considered if the technical evidence field is completed. Show your technical skills through open-source repositories, projects you’ve built, papers you’ve published, or other related work. 

Incomplete applications will not move forward in the selection process.

*By registering, you agree to share your data with Canastra Ventures, sponsors and our partners. Additionally, by registering, you authorize us to send you the latest news, company announcements, and other communications from Canastra Ventures and partners.

Matchmaking

ivy-presto

Matheus Teixeira

For non-technical founders looking for someone to build with

Founder

For tech talent looking for a co-founder. 75% covered by Canastra

Tech Founder

For students (BS, MS, PhD), and researches already working with AI. 90% subsidized by Canastra