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Wellhub – European Competitor Acquisition Boosts Client Base

Vox_Diggital — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:46:58 +0000

To accelerate its presence in the European market, Wellhub (formerly Gympass), a VOX Capital portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Germany’s Urban Sports Club, one of the region’s leading corporate wellness platforms. With this move, the company’s client base is expected to grow by more than 50%, adding around 12,000 companies to its global portfolio. The transaction, still subject to regulatory approval, will also significantly expand its network of gyms and wellness partners, now surpassing 83,000 locations. Both companies will continue to operate independently but with integrated networks, further strengthening Wellhub’s position as a global leader in corporate health.

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Cubos – U.S. University Uses Brazilian AI to Answer Students’ Questions; Find Out Which One

Vox_Diggital — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:45:18 +0000

The Brazilian artificial intelligence Emy, developed by Cubos Academy, has been adopted by MUST University in the United States as an educational tool to assist students and answer their questions in real time. Focused exclusively on education, the AI stands out for understanding the content displayed on students’ screens during online classes, providing contextualized answers and accurate recommendations based on the institution’s own material. With over 100,000 students served worldwide, 97% approval rate, and more than 850,000 questions answered, Emy acts as support for teachers and stimulates students’ critical thinking, reinforcing Cubos’ mission to make learning more accessible, personalized, and efficient.

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The Reuse Revolution: Discover Nude’s Award-Winning Journey

Vox_Diggital — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:40:32 +0000

Nude, backed by VOX Capital, was featured in Exame magazine for its sustainable practices and contributions to healthy, low-carbon nutrition. The article highlights Nude’s growth and leadership in transforming the plant-based sector, with products made from oats and a production chain fully committed to positive impact. The company is a pioneer in environmental transparency in Brazil, displaying the carbon footprint of its products on the packaging.

In 2024, Nude was awarded by the UN during COP29 for a nutritious cereal made from upcycled by-products of plant-based milk production — a solution that combines innovation, waste reduction, and high nutritional value. Today, Nude exports to four Latin American countries and continues to expand, focusing on green logistics, regenerative agriculture, and social inclusion, proving that growth can coexist with core values.

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Celcoin Featured in New Distrito Report

Vox_Diggital — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:36:57 +0000

Celcoin, backed by VOX Capital since its inception, was highlighted in Distrito’s “Unicorn Race 2025” report as one of the leading startups with potential to become a unicorn in Latin America. Specializing in embedded finance solutions, Celcoin operates a platform serving over 6,000 clients, including digital banks and fintechs, processing more than R$ 20 billion in transactions, solidifying its role in Brazil’s integrated financial solutions market.

The report notes that Brazil leads the ranking, with 50 of the 78 startups identified, highlighting the country as a hub of innovation in Latin America.

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Nude Launches Tudão

Vox_Diggital — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:33:20 +0000

Brazilian foodtech Nude has announced the launch of Tudão, an oat-based plant drink designed to expand category consumption and attract a broader audience. The product provides 8g of protein per serving, is a source of calcium, vitamins D and K, and fiber, and is naturally gluten-free, lactose-free, and contains no added sugar. With a low environmental impact of just 0.41 kg CO2e/kg, Tudão aims to fill a still underexplored niche in the segment: offering a nutritional profile close to cow’s milk, but in a 100% plant-based and sustainable format.

Already available on Nude’s website and other points of sale, the launch reinforces the brand’s commitment to combining taste, health, and environmental responsibility.

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Credit Is Moving Away from Big Banks, Says Celcoin

Vox_Diggital — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:30:44 +0000

The credit market in Brazil, once concentrated in the hands of large banks, is undergoing a transformation with the rise of Banking-as-a-Service and the growth of FIDCs, which now see 400 to 500 new funds per year. According to Marcelo França, CEO of Celcoin, this migration to the capital markets represents banking decentralization and creates opportunities for greater competition and innovation.

Celcoin is betting on its “consigned-loan-as-a-service” model, which connects companies to worker credit, FGTS, and agreements, allowing any originator to offer cheaper loans. With around 750 active clients, over R$ 30 billion processed monthly, and having raised US$ 125 million in 2024, the fintech aims to establish itself as one of the main “behind-the-scenes” players in banking services in Brazil.

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Partnership Between Seedz and Coopercitrus: Digital Solutions Meet Rural Presence

Vox_Diggital — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:27:28 +0000

Seedz, an agtech specializing in digital solutions for agribusiness, has formed a strategic partnership with Coopercitrus, one of Brazil’s largest agricultural cooperatives. The goal is to calibrate and enhance Seedz’s crop monitoring technology, which uses satellites and artificial intelligence, with real data collected in the field. Over 500 Coopercitrus employees contribute to refining the algorithms, helping reduce noise and increase accuracy in monitoring various crops.

Through this collaboration, Seedz expands its operational capacity beyond soy and corn, gaining access to Coopercitrus’ scale and diversity, which includes over 42,000 members and revenues exceeding R$ 8 billion. For the startup, the alliance strengthens its position as a key player in digital agribusiness, integrating technology, loyalty, and geospatial intelligence into solutions that bring rural producers closer to the digital world.

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Celcoin Offers “Consigned Loan as a Service,” Technology That Automates Payroll-Deductible Credit

Vox_Diggital — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:25:10 +0000

Celcoin has launched the solution “Consigned Loan-as-a-Service”, which automates the entire payroll-deductible credit journey — from inquiry and registration to approval — integrating public and private agreements through a single API. The platform enables the operation of various secured credit types, such as FGTS advance, guaranteed loans, working capital for businesses, and payroll-deductible benefit cards, offering operational flexibility and reduced default rates. It also supports operations under Celcoin’s own license or the partner’s license, providing a complete, secure, and regulated White-Label infrastructure.

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