a Brazilian data, analytics and artificial intelligence company, signed an agreement to acquire Atos’ operations in South America, in a move that aims to redefine the Information Technology scenario in the region, according to the company.
When the transaction is completed, Semantix will operate in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico and Peru. The initiative should create one of the largest technology, data and artificial intelligence platforms on the continent, according to the company.
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Greater scale and presence in Latin America
Founded in Brazil in 2010, Semantix started with a small team and a focus on the transformative potential of data. Now, the transaction takes place at a time of strategic recovery for Semantix.
After being listed on Nasdaq with a market value of US$1 billion in 2022, founder Leonardo Santos repurchased the company, adopted the founder mode to readjust processes and culture with greater agility, and worked directly in the operation. The result was 37% higher revenue in the second half of 2025 compared to the previous half.
With the integration with Atos, Semantix should expand the company’s scale, geographic coverage and technological ecosystem.
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Ten-fold growth in five years
According to Semantix, the goal is to increase the company’s size tenfold over the next five years.
The portfolio now includes cybersecurity, cloud, automation, application management and SAP solutions — a management system that integrates and automates all of a company’s operational processes. The integration of Atos’ operational structure strengthens Semantix’s leadership in the sector.
With the union of operations, Semantix accesses an expanded customer base and greater regional presence. Under the agreement, the company becomes Atos’ preferred supplier in South America, ensuring continuity of service for local and global customers.
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New leadership and long-term strategy
The transaction will be completed in the coming months, after completing the legal steps. Nelson Campelo, current leader of Atos América do Sul, will assume the role of CEO of Semantix. Leonardo Santos Poça D’água, founder and current CEO, will become Executive Chairman of the group, focusing on strategy and innovation.
For Campelo, the regional operation is solid. “By joining forces with Semantix, a leader in data and AI, we enter an expansion phase to generate value for customers and partners”, he states.
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Leonardo Santos classifies the agreement as a historic milestone. “We are a Brazilian company assuming regional leadership. With Atos’ operational base, we accelerate the delivery of data and AI with governance for regulated sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications and energy. Our purpose is to use technology to transform the efficiency of these sectors”, he says.
