A Riverdata, a startup specialized in artificial intelligence and computer vision applied to retail, has received a new investment from angel investor and strategic advisor Cesar Bentim. This is the advisor's second investment in the company in about a year, reinforcing alignment with the startup's long-term vision. Founded in 2021, the company began as an AI service provider, supporting businesses in advancing their data maturity. Over time, it pivoted to develop its own platform, now validated in the pharmaceutical retail sector with concrete results in store productivity and safety.
The startup is now entering a stage seed, of recurring revenue, an expanding customer base, and the mission to accelerate the distribution of its solution. The new investment will be directed towards expanding the operational structure and strengthening the technical team, preparing the business for scaling. “My role as an angel investor and strategic advisor is one and the same: to work alongside the team so that Riverdata arrives strong, structured, and with results ready for the Series A table,” emphasizes the advisor and angel investor.
For the Claudio Jr., CEO of Riverdata., states that this moment represents more than commercial traction. “Our purpose is clear: we want Riverdata to be the synapse between the eyes of the world and the minds making decisions. Building a digital twin of human behavior is on the horizon, but it begins with real impact on the shop floor.”
According to the consultancy Grand View Research, the global market for artificial intelligence applied to retail is projected to reach $45 billion by 2030, driven by technologies such as automation, real-time data analysis, and computer vision—a niche still underexplored in Brazil but strategic for efficiency gains and behavior-driven decisions.
