In recent years, Pix Force has stood out both in Brazil and abroad. The startup, a reference in Artificial Intelligence in the country, has been developing products focused on bringing innovation to companies and ensuring worker safety. This week, the company received another recognition from the innovation ecosystem, this time from the Brazil and Macaé sections of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), during the SPE Brazil Subsea Symposium.
Pix Force won as the best startup pitch at the event, which took place on the 28th and 29th in Rio. The symposium had the presence of key offshore operators in Brazil, as well as companies in the subsea production chain, research institutions, regulatory bodies, and startups operating in the oil and gas sector. Initiatives like this aim to make Brazil a global reference not only in oil and gas but also in energy transition. Pix Force founders, Daniel Moura and Renato Gomes, also participated in panels and discussions on innovation and investments in the sector during the symposium, one of them promoted by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP).
For Pix CEO Daniel Moura, events like these reinforce the sector's commitment to promoting sustainability, ensuring greater safety and innovation in processes, and driving technology in Brazil. He noted that the industry is increasingly looking to partner with startups, mainly due to the agility of these companies in developing innovative solutions. "Pix Force has positioned itself as a significant player in this segment, especially for the relevance of its solutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence," highlighted the CEO.
The Society of Petroleum Engineers, the event's promoter, has 119,000 members in 138 countries. Its goal is to promote continuing education, collaborating in creating technical standards for safer, more efficient, and sustainable operations in the industry. In October, Pix Force had already been recognized as the leading innovative and applicable solution for the oil and gas sector at the ATCE 2023 Start Up Village, also promoted by SPE in San Antonio, Texas (USA).
At that time, the company was chosen from over 100 startups from various countries operating in the energy sector in two categories: "Best in Show" and "People's Choice." For Pix Force President Renato Gomes, SPE's recognition is expected to assist Pix Force in its internationalization process. "Recognition is a way to accelerate our internationalization process, giving us greater credibility," he observed.
Recently, Pix Force also participated in two global events, both held in Portugal in the second half of November. The first was the Web Summit, the world's largest technology event, which brought together over 70,000 people for four days to discuss trends in innovation. The second was the Global Tech Innovator 2023 by KPMG, bringing together startups from 23 countries. AI was considered during the Web Summit as the major trend of the year, but its use needs to be associated with a purpose, as is the case with Pix Force solutions focusing on safety and people's protection.
Founded in 2015 by partners Renato Gomes and Daniel Moura, Pix Force currently has offices in Brazil, the USA, and Finland. Among its main clients are major players in the international oil and gas and energy markets, including Petrobras, Shell, and Eneva Energia. For 2024, the startup plans to further expand its operations, including the opening of a new investment round, which should further consolidate its internationalization process.