Blis AI raises US$185K in pre-seed funding led by Magela Capital & Stamina Ventures

Blis AI, a fast-growing startup from Minas Gerais, is advancing its mission to transform the tourism industry through artificial intelligence. With only three months in operation, Blis AI has raised R$ 1 million in a pre-seed round, strengthening its path toward full automation of travel processes and projecting US$185K (R$ 1 million) in monthly recurring revenue (MRR) by 2026.

Investment Reinforces Minas Gerais’ Innovation Ecosystem

The round was led by Magela Capital, Stamina Ventures, and a third strategic fund. Beyond the financial boost, the investment signals Stamina Ventures’ intention to further support and consolidate the innovation ecosystem emerging in Minas Gerais.

Intelligent Agents Built to Automate Complex Travel Operations

Blis AI is developing autonomous intelligent agents capable of executing intricate tasks across the tourism sector. These include ticket reissuance, seat selection, and hotel reservations, all integrated with the main systems used by travel agencies and airlines.

One of the most demanding stages in the traveler’s journey, ticket reissuance, is entirely automated by the platform. The system understands trip context, applies airline-specific rules, analyzes fares and availability, and completes the process within seconds. This approach reduces operational costs while eliminating human error.

Additionally, the platform centralizes all booking and support steps into a continuous, intelligent workflow, ensuring greater operational efficiency and an improved passenger experience.

A Transparent Approach Through Building in Public

Founders Rafael Cohen (CEO), Rodrigo Cioffi (COO), and Luiz Antunes (CTO) have adopted a build in public philosophy. Across social media, they openly share decisions, challenges, and learnings, from product validation to shaping company culture and building the brand.

“We are building a new generation of automation in tourism, in which AI not only responds but executes,” says Rafael Cohen, CEO of Blis AI. “Our focus is to make service faster, more human, and more profitable for the entire market.”

Blis AI operates under a success fee model, tying its revenue to the efficiency and tangible results delivered by its AI solutions. This creates a direct alignment between performance and the value generated for clients as automation takes on increasingly complex tasks across the travel ecosystem.