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Machado Meyer

Venture Capital

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Machado Meyer

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From the first stages of developing a Minimum Viable Product to the search for capitalization through an initial public offering of shares or debentures, obtaining venture capital or sale of the company, having legal advice specializing in startups that is accessible, agile, experienced, and aligned with the challenges of these ventures is fundamental to assuring the success and sustainability of the new business.

We have a multidisciplinary group specially structured and dedicated to startups, LEAD. We believe in your idea and act as a true strategic partner for your business, paving the way for its growth. We offer innovative legal intelligence, suited to each stage of a startup's development and tailored to its needs.

While the entrepreneur plans how to explore new business opportunities, we take care of the legal basis for the startup to begin operating, capitalize itself, or expand its business. We provide guidance on the regulations applicable to the type of enterprise or industry in which the company operates and on the demands of investors and financing entities.

As part of our wide range of legal advice to startups, we also support all the players in the ecosystem, such as accelerators, founders, venture capital funds, and angel investors.

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Venture Capital - Brazil

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer provides advice on the full gamut of venture capital matters, including structuring, negotiating and implementing fundraisings, investment rounds and exit transactions. Its work is directed towards investors, publicly held companies, start-ups and founders, aiming at constructing local and offshore transaction structures. The firm supports a diverse client portfolio from the software/IT, retail and consumer goods, life sciences, financial technology and logistics sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer assisted Sankhya with the acquisition of shares representing 51% of the total capital stock of Asis Textech Ltda.

Strengths

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  • Machado Meyer's team combines deep technical expertise with strong technological capabilities.

    Venture Capital respondentBrazil
  • They have an excellent commercial vision. They know the market and have mastery over the issues.

    Venture Capital respondentBrazil
  • The firm provides outstanding client service, responding swiftly to all our queries.

    Venture Capital respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingMariana Meditsch
    Up and ComingMariana Meditsch

    Mariana Meditsch

    Up-and-coming partner Mariana Meditsch is specialised in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and startup investments. With a strong focus on supporting startups and venture capital funds, she is frequently sought out by clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, e-commerce, education, agribusiness, and hospitality.

    • I had a good experience working with her. Mariana Meditsch was a truly kind, honest and hard-working professional.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

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