News Listing
Vivo Ventures signs its largest check and joins fintech Asaas
After raising R$820 million, fintech Asaas receives an investment from Vivo Ventures through a secondary share purchase from Parallax, marking the largest startup funding round in Brazil in 2024. Read the news in Portuguese.
Oria seeks US$100 million for new secondary transactions fund
In 2018, Oria launched its first secondary transactions fund, achieving a 3.3x return on capital and a 30% annual IRR with assets acquired from Intel in Latin America. Read the news in Portuguese.
Growth potential and disruption attract investments
“Investment in the middle market began in the 1990s, gained momentum in the 2000s, and now requires companies to demonstrate the value of opportunities in Brazil,” says Priscila Rodrigues of ABVCAP.
Lazuli Partners’ plans to become “the leading asset manager” in sports
With LZ Sports, its new investment arm, the firm will focus on sports, media, entertainment, and related technologies, following a broader investment thesis.
‘SaaS is not dead,’ says Sidney Chameh, founder of DGF and a VC pioneer in Brazil
Chameh states that software development has accelerated with the adoption of AI, but that doesn’t mean SaaS is dead.
Climate agenda enters investors’ radar and gains momentum in the capital market
Although there is no consolidated data, there are signs of growth in private investments in climate-focused startups in Brazil.
Sebrae and BTG Create R$ 100 Million Fund for Brazilian Startups
The FIC FIP Sebrae Germina is the first fund structured by the Sebrae System focused exclusively on innovative small businesses in Brazil. The initiative received an initial investment of R$ 100 million from Sebrae Nacional. Read the news in Portuguese.
Axenya Raises USD 12 Million from Canary and Indicator to Scale Corporate Healthcare
The healthtech, which manages healthcare costs for companies, raised USD 12 million in a Series A round. The funds will be used for commercial expansion and technology platform investment. Read the news in Portuguese.
Private Equity Reinforces Creativity to Deliver Returns to Investors
Loans based on commitments from new investors in continuation funds allow PE funds to generate favorable returns for buyers. Read the news in Portuguese.