Brazilian platform Chefia raised $190K in a round led by Investidores.vc with $171K and Anjos do Brasil with $19K.
Chefia supports food service entrepreneurs through education, tools, and benefits, addressing the challenges faced by restaurant owners in Brazil, where nearly 70% of establishments close within two years.
With the funds, Chefia will expand, aiming to reach more than 200K entrepreneurs and 500K food service professionals by the end of 2026.
Chefia processes over $37.5M per month in Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) through its base of 60,000 entrepreneurs. Chefia is also preparing to launch Chefia Bank, a fintech designed to provide loans, credit, and specialized business accounts for restaurant owners.
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