Venture Capital
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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About
Provided by Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados
Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza was founded in April 2021 by four of the most recognized venture capital & start-ups lawyers of Brazil: Sergio Bronstein, Eduardo Zilberberg, Pedro Chueiri and Guilherme Potenza.
Totalling 35+ people and starting with a stellar list of 200+ technology companies and 30+ funds, in just a few days the firm established itself as a powerhouse in the Brazilian market. In fact, the largest and most experienced team in its core practice areas.
We assist both sellers and buyers in M&A, funds in investments, divestments and companies in fundraising process throughout its life cycle. We help them define the most appropriate fundraising structure and negotiate investment rounds, agreements and M&A transactions. At the same time, we regularly assist the most active funds in investing and exiting their investment in Brazil.
With a joint experience of more than 1,000 financing rounds, our partners have participated in several of the most acclaimed deals of the decade – such as Google’s USD1.1 billion acquisition of Waze; the USD 2.3 billion acquisition of Oculus VR by Facebook; the IPO of ; the $1 billion sale of Brazil’s first unicorn 99 Taxis to Didi Chuxing; and the R$6.8 billion sale of Linx to Stone Co.
Chambers Review
A prominent boutique gaining significant acclaim from market sources, Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza offers high-end venture capital advice. The firm counts on a highly experienced bench of lawyers who have built a strong profile for assisting with investment rounds, fundraising and the full range of transactional mandates involving start-up companies in all stages.
Work Highlights
- Bronstein Zilberberg advised Kinea Ventures on the capital injection of BRL300 million in Digibee.
Strengths
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"They do a really good job. They are very responsive and straightforward in their answers. I'm quite satisfied with their work in general."
"Great business partners. I wouldn't trade them for any other firm. I don't know any firm at the same level. Everyone is very competent. It gives me a very important level of security."
"Today, among the options we have, I think they are the best. I have great admiration. They are the firm that does it best. Strong technical ability, creativity, innovation and empathy."
"They do a really good job. They are very responsive and straightforward in their answers. I'm quite satisfied with their work in general."
"Great business partners. I wouldn't trade them for any other firm. I don't know any firm at the same level. Everyone is very competent. It gives me a very important level of security."
"Today, among the options we have, I think they are the best. I have great admiration. They are the firm that does it best. Strong technical ability, creativity, innovation and empathy."
Notable Practitioners
Eduardo Zilberberg has a notable practice in venture capital, with clients endorsing the high quality of his performance. Zilberberg has a strong track record of advising on capital injections and negotiating venture capital matters.
Eduardo Zilberberg has a renowned practice in venture capital, with clients endorsing the high quality of his performance. Zilberberg has a strong track record of advising on capital injections and negotiating venture capital matters.
"Eduardo was crucial for the success of negotiation."
"Eduardo Zilberberg is one of the great experts in venture capital."
"He knows the market very well and understands the particularities of each player involved."
Guilherme Potenza has distinctive experience advising clients that specialise in cryptocurrencies and blockchain, virtual retail chains and human resources on investments and capital injections. Potenza excels in cross-border negotiations and is increasingly visible on international transactions.
"Guilherme Potenza is the best lawyer I have had the opportunity to interact with. I am sure that if it had been in the hands of any other professional we would not have achieved the success we did."
"Guilherme Potenza is outstanding. He can handle all kinds of issues with vision and creativity."
"Guilherme is a top venture capital lawyer who has great connections with local funds and deep understanding of the technology sector."
Co-founding partner Sergio Bronstein is a well-regarded practitioner advising on investment rounds and particularly noted by clients for his negotiation skills. Bronstein is also commended for providing legal support on transactional matters and mergers and acquisitions in the venture capital space.
"Sergio Bronstein is highly experienced. He has deep knowledge and enormous creativity in the face of challenges."
Pedro Chueiri is one of the founding partners of BZCP and co-head of its venture capital and M&A practices. He represents some of the most active international funds investing in Brazil, as well as domestic venture capital funds, founders and emerging growth companies.
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Members
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Clients
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Advent International
CSN Inova
Guiabolso
Igah Ventures
Inovabra / Bradesco
Kaszek Ventures
Kinea Ventures
Loggi
Mercado Libre
Monashees Capital
Naspers
NuBank
Omiexperience
Provence Capital
Qualcomm Ventures
QuintoAndar
Riverwood Capital
Thrive Capital
Unbox Capital
Vox Capital
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