

News with Category - ABVCAP

With No IPOs and Interest Rates at 15%, Company Sales Between Funds Are on the Rise
With the stock market closed for IPOs and interest rates high at 15%, private equity funds have turned to the secondary market for divestments. Although data is scarce, fund managers report growth in the secondary market in Brazil. Read the news in Portuguese.

FIPs Will Be Open to Small Investors, But They’re Not for Everyone
Managers support opening FIPs to individual investors but warn that investments should be made cautiously, as these funds are illiquid.

Guilherme Benchimol’s Advice to Entrepreneurs: Constant Reinvention Is Key
Benchimol highlighted the main challenges of entrepreneurship in Brazil and pointed out essential elements to shift business perspective, such as bringing in new partners and forming a board of directors.

A Lesson in Letting Go: The Advice of Guilherme Benchimol, XP’s Founder, to Entrepreneurs
At the ABVCAP Congress, the entrepreneur recalled his years as CEO of XP and emphasized the importance of private equity in the company’s history.

For iFood’s CEO, Customer Loyalty Is an Opportunity
During VC Day, Diego Barreto shared how he would build his own venture capital portfolio.

CVM Wants to “Expand the Borders” of Crowdfunding
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) is studying ways to increase liquidity in the alternative asset investment market by advancing the regulatory framework to provide greater security for investments.

Riverwood Plans to Invest USD 400 Million, Targeting Larger Stakes in Brazilian Companies
The asset manager aims to accelerate investments by the end of 2026, focusing on businesses in legaltech, CRM and dynamic pricing tools, compliance, and corporate expense management.

Funds Adopt Strategies to Attract Family Offices to Alternative Assets
During the ABVCAP Congress 2025, industry professionals shared their insights on the market and the strategies they are using to attract investors.

Will Brazil Go Back to Producing Ten Unicorns Per Year?
Despite more cautious investments, Brazil's startup ecosystem currently hosts many promising companies. Read the news in Portuguese.