# Mauricio Pretto

> Mauricio Pretto is a angel investor at DIGIWINGS - Growth Now (São Paulo) backing FinTech and Apps. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [DIGIWINGS - Growth Now](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/digital-wings-consulting)
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Oct 2024
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriciopretto
- Website: http://www.digiwings.com.br
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/mauriciopretto.br

Mauricio Pretto is a angel investor at DIGIWINGS - Growth Now in São Paulo focused on FinTech and Apps. Mauricio Pretto, a visionary entrepreneur, angel investor, writer, traveler, explorer, and restless spirit, is affectionately referred to by his clients and friends as the Sales Jedi.Pretto has a 25-year trajectory in the market, marked by a solid reputation for delivering exceptional results in highly competitive markets. He possesses a uniquecombination of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and people leadership skills that enable him to build and lead high-performance teams that consistently exceed goals. Pretto has a unique ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their objectives.Recognized as a Top Voice on LinkedIn on the subject of commercial management, he regularly writes on his profile on the network, where he shares valuable content on topics such as sales strategies, leadership, artificial intelligence, and business growth. His approaches are always with a vision of leadership focused on results and collaborative approach.He is the author of the innovative book in the Brazilian market, "Nobody Wants to Buy from You, Now What?", which introduces for the first time a methodology and a sales framework focused on high-impact growth in the Brazilian market. After 25 years of many "nos", Pretto shared his journey and knowledge so that others can achieve results like his, which today has already sold over 1 billion dollars.Pretto is curious, adventurous, and passionate. He has visited the 7 continents of our mother planet, explored more than 100 countries where he seeks to capture moments through his passion for photography and understand how human relations in different places in the world can impact personal and professional relationships. On his travels, he is always accompanied by his wife, Cira Helena, and whenever possible, by his dogs, Pretta and Bartô.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FinTech | 2 | 50% |
| Apps | 1 | 25% |
| SaaS | 1 | 25% |
| Sales | 1 | 25% |
| Energy | 1 | 25% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Angel | 3 | 75% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 25% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil | 2 | 50% |
| United States | 1 | 25% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fluence | Fluence is the first AI-powered conversational search engine designed specifically for revenue teams. We use advanced language models to search and learn about the products our users sell and about their customers, moving beyond a traditional search results page. Our ready-to-use outputs support Sales Development Representatives, BusinessDevelopment Representatives, and Account Executives in various stages of the sales process, ensuring they have the information they need when needed. | $115K | Pre-Seed | Oct 09, 2024 |  |
| Fluence | Fluence is the first AI-powered conversational search engine designed specifically for revenue teams. We use advanced language models to search and learn about the products our users sell and about their customers, moving beyond a traditional search results page. Our ready-to-use outputs support Sales Development Representatives, BusinessDevelopment Representatives, and Account Executives in various stages of the sales process, ensuring they have the information they need when needed. |  | Angel | Aug 09, 2024 |  |
| Volters | At Volters, our primary commitment is to democratize access to clean energy. We've devised a simple concept where anyone can participate as a generator, consumer, or investor in clean energy, contributing to a sustainable transition. Our scalable approach aims to positively impact the energy landscape, expanding opportunities for all.Interms of our business model, Volters introduces an innovative and scalable approach, bringing everyone into the clean energy arena. We champion the democratization of clean energy, leveraging state-of-the-art cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning infrastructure. This places our product at the forefront of technological advancement.To simplify our financial operations, consumers' payments are directed to generators, who may also be investors. Upon receiving funds, these generators or investors are automatically presented with another opportunity to invest in sustainability. This cycle ensures that profits consistently drive green initiatives. Essentially, Volters is not just a bank; it's a fintech wholly dedicated to impact investments and committed to sustainability.In summary, Volters is on a mission to make clean energy accessible and inclusive. Our innovative business model, coupled with cutting-edge technology, positions us as a pioneering force in the clean energy transition. The simplicity of our financial operations ensures a continuous cycle of investment in sustainability, solidifying our commitment to a greener future for all. |  | Angel | Mar 08, 2024 |  |
| Setfin | Setfin specializes in offering financial solutions for micro and small entrepreneurs. |  | Angel | Feb 24, 2024 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Alchemist Accelerator](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alchemist-accelerator) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About DIGIWINGS - Growth Now

VC Fund · Porto Alegre, Brazil

We are a cluster of visionary minds united by the incandescent purpose of driving exponential growth. Challenging the status quo and surpassing goals is at the core of our thinking, creation, and execution.We passionately embrace a dual approach, combining validated methodologies and disruptive ideas because we believe that true transformationarises from the synergy between the proven and the new. Every day, we engage passionately with your business, weaving the essence of the new and the different.Our hearts beat with passion as we witness leaders, companies, and individuals achieve extraordinary results. We are here to drive your exponential growth, to realize your boldest objectives. Together, we will transcend the boundaries of what is possible and explore a new horizon of accomplishments.Success awaits you - grow now!

1 contacts available at DIGIWINGS - Growth Now.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mauricio Pretto | Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mauricio-pretto |

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## FAQ

### What does Mauricio Pretto invest in?

Mauricio Pretto invests primarily in FinTech, Apps and SaaS startups, most often at Angel and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Brazil. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Mauricio Pretto last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Mauricio Pretto closed in Oct 2024. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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