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

ABVCAP

Private equity firms are holding onto their portfolio investments for longer periods.

Private equity funds are staying in portfolios for twice as long, which consequently favors the development of the secondary market here in Brazil.
Venture Capital

“"The main challenge for sustainability is to increase the participation of the private sector," says the VP of GEF Capital.

The investment firm invests in companies with measurable environmental impact in clean energy, sanitation, and sustainable agriculture, combining financial return and climate impact.
ABVCAP

‘'Drought' of exits reshapes plans for private equity and venture capital.

The private market is facing difficulties in exiting investments, affecting both private equity and venture capital. High interest rates, lower liquidity, and risk appetite are hindering allocations, despite opportunities in infrastructure, AI, and special situations. Even so, executives see Brazil as undervalued and attractive in the long term.
CVC

In the CVC crisis, Banco do Brasil is swimming against the tide.

Banco do Brasil has expanded its investment in corporate venture capital with BB Ventures II, adding R$300 million to its strategy. The focus remains on fintechs, govtechs, and agtechs, with more mature investments and the integration of ESG criteria.
ABVCAP

Funds are looking for an exit strategy to resume raising capital and buying assets.

Private equity in Brazil faces high interest rates and low liquidity, hindering fundraising and exits. Conversely, there are good investment opportunities. The fall in interest rates could revive IPOs and accelerate divestments.
Venture Capital

Domo writes another check to Fanbase for fan monetization.

The platform integrates services for fans and already serves 30% (Total Payable, Total Payable, Total Payable) from clubs in Series A and B. It will expand its portfolio and enter European football in 2026.
Venture Capital

With Advent investment and M&As in sight, Skyone aims to grow 50%

With strengthened cash flow, it accelerates sales and evaluates M&A to grow by 50% in 2026. Previously, it had already raised US$$ 60 million with BeWater.
Private Equity

Vinci targets R$ 1.2 billion in its fifth impact fund.

The fund focuses on minority stakes in medium-sized companies. It invests in healthcare, retail, B2B, and agriculture, with a portion located in the Northeast/Amazon region.
Venture Capital

Monashees opens an office in San Francisco to gain direct access to the AI wave.

Brazilian fund repositions itself with a focus on AI, opens an office in California, creates a hub in Brazil, and leads a US$10 million investment in the startup Shiva.
Venture Capital

Desenvolve SP invests R$ 25M in a VC fund focused on software and AI.

The investment reinforces support for innovation; the agency has already invested R$ 630 million in 15 funds across various sectors.
Private Equity

Mubadala Capital raises US$900 million in its third fund dedicated to Brazil.

The fund has attracted global investors and focuses on companies in complex situations, such as financial or corporate crises, taking advantage of the high number of companies undergoing restructuring in the country.
Venture Capital

Inner AI reaches R$ 500 million with a round led by Canary and OneVC.

The investment will fund the expansion and launch of Squad.com, a platform for independent agents operating 24/7.
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