Gávea
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Investor type
PE
Founded
2003
AUM
$3 200 M
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Investor profile last updated: 19 August, 2026
Profile
Gávea is a Brazilian independent investment management firm. Gávea is regulated by the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), Brazil’s equivalent to the US SEC, and by the Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Market Entities (ANBIMA). Gávea was founded in the 2nd quarter of 2003 by Arminio Fraga and Luiz Henrique Fraga, launching its first two products in August of that same year.
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FAQs about Gávea
Is Gávea a venture capital or private equity firm?
Gávea is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Gávea located?
Gávea is located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
When was Gávea founded?
Gávea was founded in 2003.
What sectors and industries does Gávea invest in?
Gávea invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fintech, SaaS, Software.
What is Gávea geographical focus of investments?
Gávea invests in companies and startups in South America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Gávea typically invest in?
Gávea invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Gávea investment?
Gávea usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Gávea?
Gávea has around $3 200m assets under management.
What are the contacts of Gávea?
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