Gaio Raises R$5.5M Seed

Gaio, a social selling startup based in Brazil, has secured R$5.5 million in a Seed funding round. The company provides a social selling platform that helps brands prioritize engaged followers, manage customer interactions via an intelligent inbox, and automate sales processes through messaging channels.

Investors

The round was led by G4, an education group that previously utilized Gaio as a client. The funding round also included participation from an investment fund and undisclosed angel investors.

Gaio Use of Funds

Gaio intends to use the capital to evolve its platform into an AI-native solution capable of identifying engagement opportunities and driving conversions with minimal human intervention. Additionally, the company plans to establish a consulting arm focused on assisting established enterprises in using content as an acquisition channel.

About Gaio

Founded by alumni of the Link School of Business, including Bernardo Rodela, Marcos Varotti, and Tiago Salles, Gaio develops software tools to optimize social media sales. The company serves approximately 5,000 clients, including brands and creators, by ranking engaged followers and automating sales through direct messaging platforms.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://gaio.io

Company: Gaio
Raised: R$5.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 27, 2026
Lead Investor: G4
Additional Investors: investment fund, undisclosed angel investors
Software Category: Social Selling / SaaS
Source: https://startups.com.br/negocios/rodada-de-investimento/g4-lidera-seed-de-r-55m-da-gaio-de-social-selling/