Mario Humberg

Poli Angels is a group of angel investors(*) founded by alumni of Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo and open for all. The focus is to support early-stage Brazilian startups with a strong technology bias. Our group members have an extensive business network and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. ___________________________________________ (*) Poli Angels group has no responsibility for the financial result of any individual investment made by its members. The association is also completely exempt and not responsible for the financial decisions made by its members. Poli Angels or its members DO NOT CHARGE any fee from startups and entrepreneurs for selection, mentoring or application for funding.

Nobody builds a firm with sleight of hand. But the magic of a business is the union of the right ingredients and precise targets. The magic happened in the creation of Purcom, a company that was born from the desire of a group of competent professionals, in a market that demanded a unique posture. Inaugurated in May 2002, Purcom emerged to meet the polyurethane market`s need to have a company focused on solutions – a company formed by people who are constantly thinking of innumerous possibilities. The need was identified by partners Gerson Silva, Giuseppe Santanchè and Moa Palmeira, who pooled their experiences and developed a comprehensive business project with the aim of providing quick answers and solutions tailored to each situation. With intelligence, motivation and innovation, they found the recipe for success. In just over one year, Purcom assumed market leadership among independent PU–system companies. From the small plant in Diadema to the current headquarters in Barueri, the company has undergone many changes and steady growth. After the signing of major national and international agreements and the increase in production, the company`s partners have reason to celebrate. Today, with an installed capacity of 1,200 metric tons per month, the company has a portfolio of approximately 2,000 customers and more than 3000 different formulas.

Poli Angels is a group of angel investors(*) founded by alumni of Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo and open for all. The focus is to support early-stage Brazilian startups with a strong technology bias. Our group members have an extensive business network and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. ___________________________________________ (*) Poli Angels group has no responsibility for the financial result of any individual investment made by its members. The association is also completely exempt and not responsible for the financial decisions made by its members. Poli Angels or its members DO NOT CHARGE any fee from startups and entrepreneurs for selection, mentoring or application for funding.