News

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

Venture Capital

Brazilian fintechs enter a new phase with fewer funding rounds and more FIDCs (Investment Funds in Receivables).

According to data from the Regional Fintech Panorama report, there has been a greater prominence of FIDs (Investment Funds in Receivables) and debt structures as a fundraising vehicle for fintechs. Of the five largest funding rounds recorded in the Southeast region, four were via FIDC (Investment Funds in Receivables).
Private Equity

US Private Equity firm expands biogas operation in Brazil.

Denham Capital, through Topen Energia, acquired Biogás Energia Ambiental, a company that explores biogas at the Bandeirantes landfill. The sellers were ALN Gás e Energia and Heleno & Fonseca Construtécnica.
IPOs

Foreign investor interest boosts acquisition bids.

Given the volatility and risk aversion, foreign interest in Brazilian companies has triggered a wave of public takeover bids (OPA) for shares.
Venture Capital

Google and Monashees will invest up to US$10 million in AI startups.

Each selected startup will receive an investment of up to US$2 million, mentorship, and early access to recent AI models from Google DeepMind, such as Gemini, Imagen, and Veo.
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.
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