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Starian raises R$640 million with General Atlantic to leverage M&A
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Starian raises R$640 million with General Atlantic to leverage M&A 

The investment comes shortly after the announcement of the division of operations of Softplan into two independent companies; In addition to strengthening current products, capital will be used to expand the inorganic growth thesis, with the aim of opening new verticals Florianópolis, August 2025 – Starian, a recently launched company in the market that now manages all solutions for the private sector of Softplan, has just raised R$640 million (US$115 million) in a strategic investment from General Atlantic, one of the leading global investment funds. The company, which already had 16 customers, will use the capital injection to leverage M&As, strengthen its vertical SaaS model, and open new business units. Starian develops highly specialized vertical software ecosystems, with complementary products and integrated management, offering complete journeys within a segment. It brings together under its umbrella solutions dedicated to the Construction Industry, with the Ecosystem Sienge, in addition to Legal Intelligence, led by Projuris, and Operational Efficiency, with productivity and efficiency solutions Checklist Fácil and Runrun.it. After the separation of operations into two independent companies, Softplan remains focused exclusively on solutions for the public sector. "The solidity built over more than 30 years proves that investing in strengthening the vertical SaaS model is a sound strategic decision. Now, with a 100% autonomous operation and the investment of General Atlantic, which brings not only capital but also global technology expertise, we will be able to accelerate our growth potential, expanding the strength of the business units in which we are already a leader and advancing into new verticals," highlights Ionan Fernandes, CEO of Starian. With the investment of General Atlantic, which becomes a minority shareholder, the company intends to intensify its M&A process, targeting both the consolidation of its current verticals and the entry into new high-potential segments. "The software landscape in Brazil remains fragmented, and the market is largely underserved," says Rodrigo Catunda, Managing Director and Co-Head of General Atlantic in Brazil. "We see Starian as a unique company to lead the consolidation of vertical software in Brazil, combining leading products, professional management, and a disciplined integration culture. We are excited to support the company in a new phase of accelerated growth, focused on acquisitions and long-term value creation," he says. With the signing of the SPA (Share Purchase Agreement), the closing of the transaction is still subject to the fulfillment of customary market conditions, including regulatory approvals and other milestones foreseen in the schedule. About General Atlantic: General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity investor with over four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support to more than 830 companies throughout its history. Founded in 1980, General Atlantic remains a dedicated partner for visionary entrepreneurs and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic has approximately $114 billion in assets under management, including all strategies, as of June 30, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information about General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com. For more information: Starianstarian@vcrp.com.br General AtlanticSara Widmann & Jess Gillmedia@generalatlantic.com

Group Softplan presents Starian, a brand focused on the private sector
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Group Softplan presents Starian, a brand focused on the private sector

With the division of operations, Softplan serves only the public sector and Starian enters the market with the proposal of building specialist ecosystems Florianópolis, June 2025 – The Group Softplan, one of the largest SaaS technology and digital transformation companies in Brazil, announces Starian. The new autonomous brand, which already has approximately 54% of the group's net revenue share, brings together, under its umbrella, all solutions dedicated to the Construction Industry, with the Ecosystem Sienge, in addition to Legal Intelligence, led by Projuris, and productivity and efficiency solutions, such as Checklist Fácil and Runrun.it. The Softplan is dedicated to the public sector with leading solutions in three strategic segments: Justice, Digital and Administrative Processes, and Infrastructure and Works. The strategy of dividing operations was announced in December 2024 and now, with the launch of Starian, the movement is consolidated. Marcio Santana, who takes over as CEO of Softplan, highlights that the operation is guided by the delivery of technology aligned with the reality of each client, with a focus on long-term impact. “We are consolidating the structure by segments and evolving the portfolio, with artificial intelligence and data at the center. In addition, the focus is on increasing performance gains and revenue growth, especially in municipalities, with an integrated solutions platform and an internationalization strategy.” The new operation of Softplan aims to exceed 800 public institutions served by 2025. The separation of operations aims to boost both businesses. Ionan Fernandes, CEO of Starian, explains that the brand was born with a large-scale operation and enormous growth potential. “With the experience and credibility accumulated over more than 34 years and a business thesis oriented towards specialization, our focus is to build specialist ecosystems in each of the verticals in which we operate, accelerated by artificial intelligence so that we can continue doing what has always been our main guideline: putting the customer at the center”, says Ionan. By the end of 2025, Starian expects to reach 20 thousand customers. Separation of operations The creation of the new operation had already been discussed within the Group Softplan, given the need to separate the two areas — Public and Private Sector — due to the distinct natures and demands of each market. Operations for the private sector are offered as SaaS (Software as a Service), which require agile sales processes, support for thousands of customers by the support team, dispersed customer bases and a scalable business model, with recurring revenue. In the public sector, the highlight is robustness and predictability, with service levels strongly linked to the software. These are long-term contracts, which require a high degree of customization, extensive sales cycles and great concern with compliance and compliance with specific legislation. Operation focused on the private sector Starian is already starting its operations working with leading solutions in three sectors. The first will be dedicated to the Construction Industry, with the Ecosystem Sienge as the basis. With robust solutions that integrate the end-to-end chain, it brings more than 34 years of market experience. Cristiano Gregorius takes over as Executive Director of Starian Indústria da Construção and leads the operation that already serves more than 9 thousand clients. In the Legal Intelligence vertical, Projuris is the platform that connects the other solutions, offering technology, automation and data for legal management. The operation will be led by Sidney Falcão, who serves as Executive Director of Starian Inteligência Legal. The Operational Efficiency solutions, which include the products Checklist Fácil and Runrun.it, focus on boosting productivity, standardization and intelligent process management in any type of company. Marcelo Ferreira is the Executive Director of Starian Operational Efficiency. Starian's business thesis is based on the model built at the former Construction Industry Unit of Softplan, which has the Sienge in the center, and creates complete ecosystems, with complementary products and integrated management. The strategy is to replicate the model and consolidate the ecosystems that are being developed in the other verticals. In addition, inorganic growth continues to be a fundamental part of the expansion of the operation. To lead this front, with a focus on M&A, Starian has Alex Anton as Chief Strategy Officer. “The verticals expand our market potential in the future, including the possibility of operating in new business fronts”, highlights Starian CEO, Ionan Fernandes. About Starian Starian is a group that brings together SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions specialized in the areas of Construction Industry, Legal Intelligence and Productivity and Efficiency. Using control point software as an enabler and growth driver for new business lines, it is focused on creating complete ecosystems for the segments in which it operates. With a trajectory of over 34 years in the private market, it has over 1,5 employees and intends to serve 20 customers in 2025. About Starian Softplan We are focused on digital transformation, with a clear objective: to develop software by finding intelligent solutions for the Infrastructure and Public Works, Digital Processes and Justice segments, bringing technology and integration to all areas of the Public Sector. We are a trusted advisor in technology for the sector, with a solid track record in reliability, compliance and reputation. For more information: starian@vcrp.com.br softplan@vcrp.com.br 

Group Softplan completes acquisition of govtech 1Doc and reinforces digital transformation strategy of Brazilian cities
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Group Softplan completes acquisition of govtech 1Doc and reinforces digital transformation strategy of Brazilian cities 

The startup, which manages digital processes in city halls and has been majority-owned by the Group since 2019, has shown significant growth of 75% over six years Florianópolis, April 2025 – The Group Softplan, one of the largest SaaS and digital transformation companies in Brazil, has just officially acquired the entirety of 1Doc, a company that specializes in the digitalization of processes, institutional communication, and citizen services in city halls and public agencies. In a journey that began in 2017 with a strategic investment and, later in 2019, with the majority purchase of the company, the company finalized the purchase of the remaining shares from Jéferson de Castilhos, one of the founders, and now holds 100% of the startup. Last year, the stake of Jaison Niehues, another founding partner, had already been acquired. Part of the group’s Public Sector vertical since 2019, 1Doc has delivered a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 75% between 2019 and 2025. “The journey with 1Doc represents exactly how we believe the relationship with the innovation and startup ecosystem should happen: with long-term vision, collaboration and real impact. The startup has grown within the ecosystem Softplan, has evolved autonomously and is now consolidating itself as a key part of our strategy to transform the public sector”, says Eduardo Smith, CEO of the Group Softplan. Founded in 2014, 1Doc was born with the purpose of digitizing processes and bringing citizens and governments closer together through a 100% cloud-based platform. Today, it serves an average of 1000 entities throughout the country and has a team of 141 employees, reinforcing its reach and relevance in the public sector, being responsible for directly impacting the lives of more than 22 million Brazilians. "We have great appreciation for 1Doc's culture and are very proud of the growth trajectory we have built over the years, always guided by a clear purpose. Today, we are fully convinced of the positive impact our services generate, facilitating the routine of our customers — who recognize both the value of our solutions and the relevance of the work we deliver", celebrates Alice Luz, CEO of 1Doc. The acquisition will allow us to expand the integration that already exists between the products, enabling the development of functionalities in partnership between Softplan Public Sector and 1Doc, bringing expertise in functionalities using artificial intelligence and machine learning aimed at automating processes, validating and classifying documents, and large-scale digital services. “1Doc has added a highly scalable and easy-to-implement solution to our portfolio, capable of serving small municipalities and large urban centers. Today, this solution is a central part of our delivery to more efficient, connected, and citizen-centric cities and entities,” explains Márcio Santana, Executive Director of Softplan Public Sector. Acquisition strategy With 1Doc fully integrated into its portfolio, the company will expand its capacity to offer a complete digital journey — from document processing to citizen service — with SaaS, cloud-based and easily scalable solutions. “The journey with 1Doc is a clear example of our acquisition strategy: identifying companies with high growth potential and strong synergy with our business. Since the first investment, our goal has been to boost the solution, combining capabilities and expanding the value delivered to the end customer. The full acquisition consolidates this movement and reinforces our commitment to building more efficient and connected journeys for our customers,” says Alex Anton, M&A and Strategy Director of the Group. Softplan. The acquisition of the startup also strengthens the group's role in the smart cities movement, promoting innovation with a focus on transparency, citizen participation, cost reduction and greater efficiency of the public sector.