YCS25· OtherRuvo
The Global Dollar App for Brazil
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
KoyweW23Crypto On and Off Ramp for LatamShared: fintech, crypto / web3, paymentsActive
PingS22The global neo-bank for contractors and freelancersShared: crypto / web3, paymentsActive
Dharma LabsS17The easiest way to buy 74k+ crypto tokens with USDShared: fintech, crypto / web3Acquired
PolarW24The smarter way to manage USD earnings globallyShared: fintech, crypto / web3Active
Elevate (formerly Bloom)W22US based USD accounts for non-US residentsShared: fintech, paymentsActive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
BlindPayW25Stablecoin API for global paymentsShared: fintech, crypto / web3, paymentsActive
BlazeS24Agentic Finance for your Life and BusinessShared: fintech, crypto / web3, paymentsActive
PayfuraS22Global payment gateway to buy/sell cryptoShared: fintech, crypto / web3, paymentsInactive
CODEXAS22The AI-native financial platform for enterprisesShared: fintech, crypto / web3, paymentsActive
RioS22LATAM’s largest stablecoin FX and liquidity providerShared: fintech, crypto / web3, paymentsActive
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About Ruvo
Ruvo is a global account for receiving, holding, and moving money between USD and BRL. We connect Pix, crypto, and Visa so you can receive USD from abroad, convert between USD and BRL in minutes, send money to the U.S., spend worldwide, and save in digital dollars with yield — all in one place. Ruvo supports both personal (CPF) and business (CNPJ) accounts, with low fees, strong security, and direct Pix settlement. Formerly known as Cacao.
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Ruvo: questions
Which YC batch was Ruvo in?
Ruvo was in Y Combinator's Summer 2025 batch (S25).
Is Ruvo still active?
Y Combinator lists Ruvo as active.
Where is Ruvo based?
Ruvo lists São Paulo, SP, Brazil as its location on YC's directory.
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