Copel Ventures and Indicator invest BRL 12.5 million in Fu2re to drive commercial expansion and entry into new markets

Startup uses advanced AI and Computer Vision to enhance asset monitoring and operational efficiency

SÃO PAULO, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fu2re, a Brazilian startup specializing in Artificial Intelligence solutions for data and image processing, has raised BRL 12.5 million in a new funding round. The investment is led by Copel Ventures, managed by Vox Capital, with BRL 7.5 million, and Indicator Capital, a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on deep tech, contributing up to BRL 5 million.

Fu2re combines state-of-the-art AI architecture with advanced Computer Vision to monitor physical assets with high accuracy and scalability. Its technology is widely applied in the energy sector, enabling the digitization of asset monitoring routines, automated meter readings, inventory optimization, and fraud detection—resulting in reduced operational losses and increased efficiency.

"Our solutions are already deployed at scale within the core operations of major companies, delivering measurable productivity gains and cost reductions," says André Sih, Fu2re founder and Managing Partner. A key differentiator is the startup's no-code platform, which allows users to develop and adapt AI applications without programming, speeding up implementation across clients and industries. The platform also includes pre-trained models and integration with enterprise systems, enabling fast onboarding.

Fu2re was the first Latin American startup accelerated by NVIDIA's Inception Program, and it represented Brazil at GTC 2021. It has also been recognized in the 100 Startups to Watch list and ranked among the top AI startups by 100 Open Startups.

The investment supports Copel's strategy to enhance operational efficiency and expand revenue, as outlined during Copel Day 2024. "This project helps improve our network inventory with productivity gains of around 30% and better allocation of maintenance teams," says Daniel Slaviero, Copel CEO. Diogo Mac Cord, VP of Strategy, New Business, and Digital Transformation, adds: "It also enables preventive monitoring of infrastructure, increasing safety and system reliability."

Fabio Iunis de Paula, Indicator Capital co-founder, highlights Fu2re's potential to scale AI at the edge: "It brings real-time intelligence to where data is generated, enabling automation in sectors like energy and telecom." Through its Building Value Together® program, Indicator will support Fu2re's international growth and positioning.

The funding will help scale technologies such as SmartVision AI, expand into agribusiness and industry, and explore global opportunities. The initiative also advances UN SDGs 9.4 and 12.1, reinforcing a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

SOURCE Fu2re