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

ABVCAP

Circular to members 020/2025 | Call for AGM

Call for Ordinary General Meeting
CVC

Vivo Ventures signs its largest check and invests in fintech Asaas

After raising R$820 million, fintech Asaas receives funding from Vivo Ventures via a secondary purchase of Parallax, marking the largest round for Brazilian startups in 2024.
Private Equity

Oria seeks US$100 million in new fund for secondary transactions

In 2018, Oria created its first secondary transactions fund, achieving a return of 3.3x capital and an annual IRR of 30% with assets acquired from Intel in Latin America.
ABVCAP

Growth and disruption potential attracts investments

"Investment in the middle market began in the 1990s, gained momentum in the 2000s, and requires companies to demonstrate the value of opportunities in Brazil," says Priscila Rodrigues of ABVCAP.
Private Equity

Lazuli Partners' plans to become the “big manager” of sports

With LZ Sports, its new investment arm, the manager will focus on sports, media, entertainment, and technology related to the sector, with a broader thesis.
Venture Capital

'SaaS is not dead,' says Sidney Chameh, founder of DGF and VC pioneer in Brazil

Chameh claims that the speed of software development has improved with the adoption of AI. However, this does not mean that SaaS is dead.
Venture Capital

Climate change is on investors' radar and gaining momentum in the capital markets

Although there is no consolidated data, there are signs of growth in private investment in climate-focused startups in Brazil.
ABVCAP

BNDES Letter – Public Call for Selection of Investment Funds Focused on Climate Mitigation

We inform you that BNDESPAR published, on September 1, 2025, a Public Call Notice for the selection of Investment Funds focused on Climate Mitigation, that is, funds that make up their portfolio of companies and projects.
Venture Capital

Sebrae and BTG create R$100 million fund for Brazilian startups

FIC FIP Sebrae Germina, the first fund structured by the Sebrae System focused exclusively on innovative small businesses in Brazil, has an initial investment of R$100 million from Sebrae Nacional.
Venture Capital

Axenya raises US$1.4 billion with Canary and Indicator to scale corporate healthcare

The healthtech company that manages healthcare courses for companies raised US$1.4 billion in a Series A round. The funds will be used for commercial expansion and investment in the technology platform.
Private Equity

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.
Venture Capital

This couple is betting R$ 150 million on the future of health and well-being

The asset management firm Invest Tech and The Collab, a deep tech hub and healthcare specialist, have announced a partnership to boost the health and wellness sector. The group aims to structure new financial instruments targeted at the sector.
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