The Brazilian startup naPorta, specializing in last-mile logistics for complex urban territories, has announced the opening of its third investment round. The new funding will focus on accelerating operational expansion and developing new technological solutions for the logistics sector.
The company focuses on building logistical infrastructure for hard-to-reach and complex urban locations, such as communities and favelas in Brazil. naPorta has been an innovator in the introduction of “Digital Zip Codes” (CEP Digital). This technology does not depend on formalized streets or conventional numbering; instead, it offers a modern, practical way to identify any point on a map using specific coordinates and digital codes. This model provides crucial access for families and businesses in these communities. Since its inception, naPorta has reached 5 million clients across more than 6,000 localities.
According to Instituto Data Favela, the GDP of Brazilian favelas is estimated at BRL 300 billion (approximately USD 60 billion) a value comparable to the GDP of entire South American countries like Bolivia. With a population of up to 17 million people (roughly the population of the Netherlands), naPorta plans to tap into this massive opportunity by connecting these consumers to major retailers and platforms, including Carrefour, 99, Samsung, and AliExpress.
Founded five years ago, the startup was created to solve one of the main challenges in Brazilian logistics: product distribution in regions historically neglected by major operators. Over this period, the company has consolidated an operation based on proprietary technology and logistics intelligence, expanding access to delivery services in operationally complex territories.
“naPorta’s growth demonstrates that there is a highly relevant, yet underexplored market in these territories. We managed to build a scalable, efficient, and tech-driven operation, validating a model that combines economic impact with immense growth potential,” states Katrine Scomparin, co-founder and CMO of naPorta.
New Venture Capital Investment Round
This new fundraising effort comes at a time of robust growth for the startup. Over the last four years, naPorta has expanded its operations by more than 50-fold, surpassing the milestone of 7 million completed deliveries. Today, the company impacts over 5 million people, operates in more than 6,000 localities, and maintains a fleet of over 300 daily active couriers. To date, naPorta has distributed more than BRL 9 million in payments to its logistics partners.
The third investment round aims to accelerate the development of the company’s technological infrastructure. Currently, naPorta operates using proprietary systems integrated under a Logistics as a Service (LaaS) model. This ecosystem includes a control tower, a dedicated customer service center, driver applications, and comprehensive solutions for collection and distribution management.
“The opening of this new round represents another step in building a company capable of transforming logistics in markets that have historically remained on the margins of large sector investments. We want to expand our service capacity and continue developing technology to solve real challenges in Brazil,” concludes Katrine.
