Solen Software Group, a permanent-capital acquirer and operator of mission-critical software businesses, today announced the operational launch of the Solen AI Innovation Center in São Carlos, SP, Brazil.

The center strengthens Solen’s long-term capabilities by giving every company joining Solen direct access to dedicated AI expertise from day one. Working alongside founders and company leaders, the team identifies where AI can create the greatest long-term value, from modernizing software and accelerating time to market to enhancing products and developing new capabilities that deepen each company’s role in its customers’ workflows.

Complementing Solen’s decentralized operating model, each Solen company will set its own priorities based on its customers, market and strategic objectives. This allows the center to support a varied range of initiatives without applying the same approach to every business.

“AI is a core part of Solen’s long-term strategy across the portfolio,” said Rafael Mazzeo, Senior Operating Partner at Solen Software Group. “This launch reflects Solen’s broader commitment to investing in our resilient software businesses so they remain relevant and competitive. It gives them access to dedicated expertise that will help accelerate innovation, respond to changing customer needs and remain indispensable to their customers for decades to come.”

Solen is also using AI to support a more efficient acquisition experience for founders.

AI Due Diligence helps Solen’s teams make faster, well-informed decisions during the transaction process. The resulting efficiency can shorten timelines and provide founders with a faster, clearer path to closing.

Solen selected São Carlos for its established technology and research ecosystem and access to highly skilled technical talent. The city is home to leading institutions including the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and has been officially designated Brazil’s National Technology Capital. This environment provides a strong foundation for Solen to build AI expertise that can support its portfolio companies over the long term.

More information is available at www.solensoftwaregroup.com

About Solen Software Group

Solen Software Group is a permanent-capital acquirer and operator of resilient, mission-critical software businesses serving enterprise B2B markets. Solen partners with founders to give the companies they built a permanent home, preserving the values, teams and customer relationships that made each business successful. Solen operates without predefined exit timelines and invests for the long term.

Solen has offices in Salt Lake City, New York City, Toronto, Lisbon, São Carlos and São Paulo.

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