Private Equity and Venture Capital in Brazil

The essence of investing is sharing business risks, joining forces between managers and investors to add value to the invested company.

Investing in Brazil

Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) are essential to Brazil's economic development, providing private capital to companies with high growth and profitability potential. While VC focuses on early-stage businesses, PE focuses on more mature companies undergoing restructuring or expansion. These investments enable sustainable growth, promoting professionalization, good governance practices, and value creation in the medium and long term.

R$128B

Invested in
Private Equity

R$116B

Invested in
Venture Capital

24

Unicorns
Brazilians

Good Practices

Best Practices and International Benchmarks

ABVCAP develops guidance guides to provide a reference for industry participants, whether entrepreneurs, managers, or investors. The guides cover industry fundamentals and practices for entrepreneurs, good corporate governance practices, and the incorporation of ESG principles into the daily work of asset managers. They also provide guidelines for improving the relationship between managers and investors, including standardized reporting and detailed required content.

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Entrepreneurship

To grow solidly and capture investor interest, your company needs to be prepared. This goes beyond having a good idea: you need to understand the profile of the funds, understand how investment processes work, present a solid business plan, and demonstrate that your team is ready to scale. On this page, you'll find practical guidance on how to find the right investor, what they expect from an entrepreneur, and which documents and materials are essential to present your company professionally. If you're looking for smart capital to transform your business, this content is your starting point.

Attract investors

• How to identify the ideal fund for your business stage and sector.
• What to evaluate before trading (CVM registration, history, invested companies).
• The importance of having qualified advice in negotiation.
• The strategic role of investors as partners and not just financiers.

What are investors looking for?

• Innovative businesses with clear competitive advantages.
• Founders with market knowledge and complementary teams.
• Companies with high potential for growth and return.
• Solid organizational and financial structure.

Preparing a good business plan

• Document with strategic vision, goals and financial projections.
• Objective presentation of the business model, market and competition.
• Executive summary with essential data and investment proposal.
• Clear and convincing pitch to spark initial interest from funds.

Socioeconomic Impact

+R$245 Billion

Investments from 2015 to 2025

+2777

Rounds between 2015 - 2025

Did you know that thousands of companies that are in your daily life, in the palm of your hand, simplifying your life, facilitating your mobility, your communication with the world, your work, and your children's education are companies that have been supported by venture capital and private equity funds throughout their growth trajectories?

You may not realize the impact these companies have on the real economy. They operate in almost every sector, generating thousands of jobs, generating fiscal currency for the country, and generating income for Brazilian citizens.

Watch the video for a short example. Could you live without several of them today?

These companies fostered innovation and competitiveness in their sectors, society, the Brazilian economy, and the capital markets. Discover how many of them have or have positively impacted your lives!