The Mechanized, startup that connects auto repair shops to automotive parts suppliers, announced an impressive growth of 110% at the start of the second half of 2024, surpassing last year's closing percentage. The company has ambitious plans to double the number of workshops served by the end of the year, aiming to reach 5.000 clients on your platform
In response to the high demand in regions of São Paulo that were not yet served, Mecanizou expanded its business to new areas of the São Paulo capital and to the city of Guarulhos in May. Currently, a startup has more than 300 suppliers and a database with 1 million parts
"Thanks to our expansion in May", we achieved very positive growth in the first half and expect to close the year with an increase four times higher than in 2023. This will strengthen our presence in the sector, in addition to fostering innovation throughout our operation. With the expectation of reaching 5.000 offices still this year, we will increase our visibility by reaching new regions, introducing new technologies and expanding our presence in the São Paulo market,"said Ian Faria, co-founder and CEO of Mecanizou
The Mecanizou platform offers a quick and 100% online registration, providing benefits such as discounts, different forms of installment payment and time optimization for mechanics. "With our mechanic-centered approach, we are more than a service platform; we act as an extension of the mechanical workshop, establishing a genuine connection and a shared identity that often transcends business relationships,"highlighted the executive"
Founded in 2020 by Ian Faria and André Simões, Mecanizou is transforming the auto parts market by bringing more transparency, simplicity and agility through the digitization of services. At the beginning of 2023, a startup announced a funding round worth US$ 14,5 million (R$ 76 million), led by Monashees, pioneering in the venture capital industry in Brazil and Latin America. The investment also included the participation of Alexia Ventures, FJ Labs and Dalus Capital, being the second round of investments in just over a year. In January 2022, the company had already raised US$ 4 million in a seed round
