Economist Fernando Cymrot—a 2017 Forbes Under 30 honoree in the Business category—and business administrator Vinicius Dias began their entrepreneurial journey in their early twenties. Now, twelve years later, they're revolutionizing traditional e-commerce in Brazil, with their sights set on international expansion. The revolution they're bringing refers to the approach their 2012-founded company takes to propel the digital sales of large and medium-sized companies to exponential growth. CWS Platformwhich allows companies with complex sales processes to The English translation of "digitalizarem" depends heavily on the context. It could be:
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The company is expanding rapidly. For 2024, GMV is projected to grow by 300%. (Gross Merchandise Volume), and began its internationalization in Europe, starting with Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland. With its proprietary 100% technology, the CWS Platform built a strong portfolio, serving over 50 Enterprise clients in diverse sectors such as agribusiness, automotive, and construction materials, including companies like Leo Madeiras and WürthThe company's know-how in digitalizing complex sales processes and its proprietary technology were fundamental to its rapid market ascent.
Thinking about digital sales only as e-commerce is an outdated mindset.
Unlike the traditional view of the e-commerce market, where the platform is seen as a new customer service channel, the CWS Platform takes a more profound approach. According to the company's approach, the digital platform is a cornerstone in digitizing companies' relationships with their customers, with the sales and service teams being the primary pillar in this process. Digitization of business processes fosters a closer customer relationship, integrating commercial, marketing, logistics, and financial departments.
According to Vinícius Dias, founder and CEO of the company, this combination allows for the optimization of steps that traditionally demand a great deal of time and effort from companies. It makes the sales process less operational and more strategic. "The digitalization of many Brazilian companies is incomplete, and they lose competitiveness every day because of it. Thinking of digital sales only as e-commerce is an outdated mindset that could cost an organization its life. It's not enough to gather Artificial Intelligence, data analysis automation, and other innovative technological solutions. In the CWS Platform, these solutions are integrated under a single software, enabling teams to know what's happening with sales and make the best business decisions swiftly," explains Dias.
The executive believes so strongly in the concept of unified sales that he dispenses with common market terms like omnichannel or multichannel. In his analysis, everything is part of the digital way of transacting, which makes sales teams less about "order takers" and more consultative, prepared for the new demands of complex sales journeys.
Being fully integrated into a single solution and featuring highly interactive tools, the CWS Platform software is capable of generating two-way data: seller-to-client and client-to-seller, with real-time suggestions for commercial actions, such as flexibility in offered trade conditions and remote support during sales. It also utilizes generative AI experimentation across various fronts, for example, improving product registration, providing predictive sales suggestions, and more.
A 12-year journey began with experience in the automotive sector.
Following a career in the financial market, initiated by Vinicius Dias and Fernando Cymrot, with stints at renowned companies like Goldman Sachs and JK Capital, respectively, their entrepreneurial journey began with the launch of Canal da Peça, the first specialized marketplace for the automotive sector. Recognizing the potential of digitalization to optimize the auto parts distribution chain, they developed a platform that facilitated the buying and selling of products, creating a more efficient and connected environment.
In 2016, major automotive brands, such as SKF and CofapSeeking customized portals to bring their brands closer to distributors and clients, they turned to the CWS Platform. This demand formed the basis for the company's evolution, which began offering solutions white-label (SaaS format), connecting distributor and retailer inventories directly with their customers. This strategy not only improved the user experience but also strengthened the relationship between brands and their partners.
When we conceived the CWS Platform in the beginning, we didn't want to serve just one market. It was designed to function across various industries, guaranteeing scalability to digitize absolutely 100% of companies' sales, adhering to international security standards and with a lower implementation cost. We were also born digital, which makes all the difference when it comes to operating our software, with solutions already prepared for this environment, without the need for add-ons and adaptations. The goal with the technology is to empower the sales team," completes Fernando Cymrot, founder and CFO.
The CWS Platform's business model has also attracted Investor attention, resulting in three investment rounds totaling R$1,746 million (or R$60 million).The last in 2020. This capital was crucial for expanding operations and improving platform technology.