BREAKING: Silicon Valley giants Founders Fund and Sequoia Capital have just announced a groundbreaking investment of $35 million in Brazilian AI startup Enter, raising its valuation to a staggering $350 million. This marks the largest investment ever made in an AI-focused company in Latin America, signaling a major shift in the region’s legal landscape.
In a legal environment overwhelmed with nearly 80 million active lawsuits—eight times more than the United States—Enter aims to revolutionize how businesses manage litigation. The startup, co-founded by Mateus Costa-Ribeiro, Brazil’s youngest practicing lawyer, is leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to tackle the complexities of Brazil’s legal ecosystem.
“Enter is addressing a critical problem in a large market,” said Konstantine Buhler, Partner at Sequoia Capital. “Their broader impact could help reshape the region’s business landscape and fuel economic growth.” With the legal system bogged down by excess litigation, Enter’s platform promises to streamline processes and boost efficiency for enterprises.
Enter’s innovative AI agents assist lawyers throughout the entire lawsuit lifecycle: from case intake and fraud detection to settlement recommendations and drafting defenses. This hands-on approach, combining AI capabilities with human expertise, results in faster and stronger outcomes for clients.
The potential impact is immense. In 2025 alone, Enter is expected to manage over 250,000 new cases, nearly double the annual civil lawsuits filed in Japan. Clients already include major players like Itaú, Santander, and tech leaders such as Nubank and Airbnb, all benefiting from significant cost savings and improved court win rates.
“We’ve built a platform that delivers direct cost savings for the largest enterprises in Latin America,” Mateus Costa-Ribeiro stated. “Solving this complex issue in Brazil demonstrates our technology’s scalability on a global level.”
The urgency of Enter’s mission cannot be overstated. Brazil’s legal environment is notoriously daunting, costing companies billions annually due to labor claims and consumer lawsuits. By addressing these challenges, Enter not only alleviates pressure on businesses but also contributes to the overall economic health of the country.
As Enter gears up for future expansions into complex labor disputes and predictive AI capabilities, the startup is poised to redefine legal strategy across Latin America. The co-founders, including Michael Mac-Vicar and Henrique Vaz, are committed to leveraging their backgrounds and expertise to propel Enter into a leadership position in the legal AI sector.
This pivotal investment marks a decisive step toward transforming productivity and legal security in Latin America. As the region navigates an increasingly complex legal landscape, Enter stands ready to lead the charge with its innovative solutions.
Stay tuned for further updates as Enter continues to disrupt the legal market and redefine how AI can shape the future of law. For more information, contact Guilherme Grupenmacher at +12154501017 or via email at [email protected].
