What's the deal? Plinq, a Brazilian startup that lets women check the criminal and judicial records of potential partners, has closed a R$1.3 million ($240,000) seed round. Spectra Investments led, with angel investors Anton Osika, Liana Selles and Fernando Montero participating. What's next? The funding will support the launch of Plinq's mobile app, planned for early September 2026, and the expansion of its 10-person team. Founder and CEO Sabrine Matos said the launch will be the company's first major product release. The app will allow women to enter a name and phone number and receive a report based on public records, including court databases and official gazettes. It will use facial recognition to restrict access to women. Why now? The round was announced on 7 August 2026, the 20th anniversary of Brazil's Lei Maria da Penha, a landmark law addressing violence against women. Plinq says 10% of its risk alerts relate to domestic-violence records, including 433 mentions of protective orders and 219 references to domestic violence. Plinq plans to move from one-off web searches to a monthly subscription after the app launches. It is also exploring advertising and contracts with state governments for violence-prevention technology. Read more: Startups.com.br Image credit: Generated with Gemini 41