CRP Participações

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1981

AUM

$230 M

Location

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

South America

Investor profile last updated: 14 August, 2026

Profile

CRP Participações is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and was founded in 1981. The firm is recognized as a pioneer in the investment sector in Brazil and operates with over 35 years of experience. The team includes directors and partners such as Clovis Meurer and André Lenz, who bring diverse managerial experience across multiple industries. CRP leverages its location in Porto Alegre to identify investment opportunities in the Southern Region of Brazil and São Paulo State.

CRP has historically focused on early-stage investments but shifted towards growth capital since 2006. The firm targets sectors including technology, healthcare, and financial services with a strategic interest in supporting family-owned businesses. They manage over BRL 230 million in assets through various funds, including CRP VI, CRP VII, and CRP Empreendedor. They also collaborate with funds such as CVentures Primus to promote early-stage companies that could align with their growth capital strategy.

Notable investments in CRP’s portfolio include Neoprospecta - microbiological diagnostics, Seekr - social media management, Asaas - payment technology, Oktoplus - loyalty program management, and Exact Sales - sales automation software. These companies reflect CRP’s focus on innovative business solutions across various industries.

Industry

Life Sciences Technology MedTech AdTech HealthTech Energy Infrastructure Transportation Software Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Other Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Internet and Web Services Industrial Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Digital Business Services (B2B) Automotive

CRP Participações Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
CRP VI	Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC)	Life Sciences Technology MedTech AdTech HealthTech Energy Infrastructure Transportation Software Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Other Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Internet and Web Services Industrial Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Digital Business Services (B2B) Automotive	Series B Seed Late Stage (Series C+)	South America	$1-5 m	—	January 2006
CRP VII	Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC)	Life Sciences Technology MedTech AdTech HealthTech Energy Infrastructure Transportation Software Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Other Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Internet and Web Services Industrial Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Digital Business Services (B2B) Automotive	Series B Seed Late Stage (Series C+)	South America	$1-5 m	—	January 2010
CRP Empreendedor	Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC)	Life Sciences Technology MedTech AdTech HealthTech Energy Infrastructure Transportation Software Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Other Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Internet and Web Services Industrial Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Digital Business Services (B2B) Automotive	Series B Seed Late Stage (Series C+)	South America	$1-5 m	—	January 2012

Contacts

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CRISTELL JUSTEN Diretora e Sócia

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Clovis Meurer Director and Partner

Director and Partner

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FAQs about CRP Participações

Is CRP Participações a venture capital or private equity firm?

CRP Participações is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is CRP Participações located?

CRP Participações is located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

When was CRP Participações founded?

CRP Participações was founded in 1981.

What sectors and industries does CRP Participações invest in?

CRP Participações invests in companies and startups in Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, AdTech, HealthTech, Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Software, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Other, Medical Devices, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Digital, Business Services (B2B), Automotive.

What is CRP Participações geographical focus of investments?

CRP Participações invests in companies and startups in South America.

At what stages of companies and startups does CRP Participações typically invest in?

CRP Participações invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of CRP Participações investment?

CRP Participações usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for CRP Participações?

CRP Participações has around $230m assets under management.

What are the contacts of CRP Participações?

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