News

Highlights and news from the Private Equity and Venture Capital ecosystems, as well as other investment market topics.

CVC

Companies are rethinking their strategy for investing in startups, ending CVCs (Contract Purchase and Sale Agreements).

The revision of investment strategies in startups by Brazilian companies reflects a scenario of adaptation to new economic conditions, especially with the rise in interest rates.
Venture Capital

Patria raises R$ 550 million in fourth venture capital fund, targeting fintechs and Latin America.

The investment firm seeks to invest in companies that use technology to solve financial problems.
Private Equity

Patria reinforces its commitment to Colombia by leading a US$60 million investment in a startup.

The management company is expanding its presence in Colombia, a market with great growth potential and demand for essential services.
Private Equity

“"Private equity is the biggest stakeholder in Brazilian data centers," says PwC leader.

The executive states that it is urgent for Brazil to modernize its legislation to allow investors to enter the country.
ABVCAP

Fishing in M&As: Strategic investors are taking the place of private equity firms.

According to the president of ABVCAP, the reduction in dry powder has made strategic investors more competitive in the bidding for assets.
Venture Capital

“"This is not a casino": The philosophy that has guided DGF for 25 years in VC.

DGF's trajectory highlights a disciplined investment strategy and a focus on financial return. Sidney Chameh recalls the challenges of venture capital in Brazil and attributes the firm's above-average performance to meticulous analysis and a focus on B2B software companies.
Venture Capital

BNDES creates R$ 250 million fund to connect startups to venture capital.

BNDES Garagem expands its operations and now connects accelerated startups with funding sources. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between the acceleration phase and fundraising to boost growth.
ABVCAP

ABVCAP and KPMG launch ESG guide for private capital amid CVM retreat.

The guide is specifically for alternative investment managers, addressing the importance of audited data for the credibility of reporting to limited partners.
Venture Capital

ABSeed raises R$ 200 million, launches evergreen fund and focuses on AI.

The evergreen fund will allow investments without time limitations, promoting a more focused analysis of asset quality. The partners emphasize the importance of understanding market changes and how they affect businesses.
Venture Capital

To escape winter, Brazilian VC needs to "tear up" the American playbook.

At Web Summit Rio, investors argued that Brazilian venture capital needs to abandon the US model and adapt to the local reality. High interest rates, a scarcity of funding rounds, and few exit opportunities continue to hinder the market, while AI is driving the recovery of VC in the US.
Venture Capital

Astella launches score to measure startups' resilience to AI.

The framework evaluates startups based on seven criteria that re-evaluate traditional competitive advantages, taking into account the impact of AI on the market.
Venture Capital

Brazilian fintechs enter a new phase with fewer funding rounds and more FIDCs (Investment Funds in Receivables).

According to data from the Regional Fintech Panorama report, there has been a greater prominence of FIDs (Investment Funds in Receivables) and debt structures as a fundraising vehicle for fintechs. Of the five largest funding rounds recorded in the Southeast region, four were via FIDC (Investment Funds in Receivables).
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