Guava Software – Out of Business

Guava was a web application development company that operated from 2011 to 2021, when it was acquired by and became part of VTEX. The company was based in Recife, Brazil.

Throughout its decade of operation, Guava focused on developing digital products that combined user experience design with software engineering. The company's work centered on creating web applications for clients across various sectors.

Services and Capabilities

Guava provided web application development services with an emphasis on both frontend user experience and backend engineering. The company's approach involved designing and building digital products that balanced interface design with technical implementation. Services included custom web application development, user experience design, software engineering, and digital product creation.

Acquisition and Transition

On August 12, 2021, Guava announced its acquisition by VTEX, a digital commerce platform company. VTEX, which had been operating for 21 years at the time of the acquisition, specializes in digital commerce solutions and employs over 1,200 professionals across 19 locations in 12 countries. The acquisition brought Guava's team and capabilities into VTEX's operations, with the stated purpose of contributing to commerce-related technology development. Following the acquisition, Guava's operations were integrated into VTEX's broader digital commerce platform business, with the Recife location becoming part of VTEX's presence in northeastern Brazil.