PE/VC/Angel investor list in Brazil

Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America with a population of over 200 million and $2.1 trillion GDP. It has the largest private equity and venture capital industry in the region. After years of economic volatility and political crises economy seems more stable recently and it reinvigorates the investments as well. Venture capitals invested around $4 billion in startups in 2018. However, this was mostly made by foreign funds. Local venture funds raised $250 million and private equity funds raised over $3 billion. Fintech, transport and urban mobility startups received the highest investments while agritech is another field on the rise. Nubank, iFood, Gympass and Quinto Andar. Uber rival 99 -- formerly 99Taxis-- is Brazil’s first unicorn. Sao Paolo is the main hub for venture capital and private equity activity. Monashees+, Valor Capital Group, Redpoint Ventures, SP Ventures are the major venture capital funds and ACE is the biggest accelerator. On the private equity side, family-owned businesses are still prevalent in Brazil. However, this is rapidly changing in recent years giving a large room to grow for institutional investors among non-public companies. Patria Investimentos, Crescera Investimentos, Gavea Investimentos are the major private equity firms with a focus on Brazil. Global funds such as The Carlyle Group, Actis Capital, Advent International, and Warburg Pincus have a strong presence in the country.

Investors found (69)

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Investor
Stage of investment
Company profile
Alothon Group LLC
Brazil PE / VC
Industry focus
Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Other E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Foodtech Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech
Stage of investment
Growth
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$50-100 m

Angra Partners
Brazil PE
Industry focus
Financial Services Industrial Oil and Gas Transportation Fintech
Stage of investment
Growth
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$1-5 m

Aqua Capital
Brazil PE
Industry focus
Agriculture Business Services (B2B) Food and Beverage Industrial Other Fashion/Beauty Foodtech Healthcare Services Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech AgriTech
Stage of investment
Growth
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$100+ m

Artesia Gestao de Recursos
Brazil PE
Industry focus
Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Security
Stage of investment
Growth Round A and B
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$1-5 m

Axxon
Brazil PE
Industry focus
Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Other Telecommunications
Stage of investment
Growth
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$50-100 m

Barauna Investimentos
Brazil PE / VC
Industry focus
Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Networking Agriculture Fintech AgriTech
Stage of investment
Growth
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$50-100 m

BNDES
Brazil VC
Industry focus
Education Fintech Industrial Software Transportation Business Services (B2B) Edtech Financial Services Gaming Marketing and Advertising Other Robotics LegalTech AdTech
Stage of investment
Seed Growth Round A and B
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$1-5 m

Bossanova
Brazil VC
Industry focus
Mobile/Apps SaaS Sports/SportsTech Media and Entertainment Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Education Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services IT Services Software MedTech Technology VR/AR HealthTech Food and Beverage Marketing and Advertising Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Security Transportation Travel Life Sciences Infrastructure LegalTech Music AdTech TravelTech
Stage of investment
Seed Growth
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$1-5 m

BR Opportunities
Brazil PE
Industry focus
Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Networking Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech
Stage of investment
Growth
Region focus
South America
Investment ticket

$1-5 m

BRL Trust
Brazil PE
Industry focus
Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Healthcare Services Fintech Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech
Stage of investment
Growth
Region focus
North America South America Europe Asia
Investment ticket

$1-5 m