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Marcus Valverde Sociedade de Advogados is one of Brazil’s premier boutique firms specializing in venture capital transactions. Founded as one of the first firms dedicated to this space, it has played a pivotal role in shaping Brazil’s venture capital ecosystem. In the last year alone, the firm advised on transactions exceeding USD 6 billion, including high-profile investments in artificial intelligence, fintech, and cross-border transactions involving some of the world’s most influential investors.

The firm is known for its deep partner involvement, hands-on deal structuring, and meticulous governance advisory. Investors and high-growth startups rely on its expertise to navigate complex financings, multi-jurisdictional regulatory challenges, and strategic exits. It is particularly sought after for its ability to craft tailored solutions for venture capital funds, founders, and later-stage investors in high-value, sophisticated transactions.

Managing partner Marcus Valverde, a recognized leader in venture capital law, brings extensive cross-border experience and advanced negotiation expertise. His role as an arbitrator in venture capital disputes, combined with his position as a professor at Insper, reinforces the firm’s leadership in shaping best practices for the industry. With a track record of representing top-tier funds and technology disruptors, the firm has established itself as the go-to legal partner for transformative venture capital transactions in Brazil.

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What the Team is Known For

Marcus Valverde Sociedade de Advogados maintains a noteworthy practice group offering solid capabilities representing clients in seed investment mandates. It regularly acts on behalf of corporations from the technology field and for investment funds, and is equipped to assist with transactions including cross-border transactions and corporate restructuring. It is also experienced in representing angel investors.

Work Highlights

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  • Marcus Valverde Sociedade de Advogados advised Indicator Capital on BRL 10M investment in Anitya.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marcus Valverde has a wealth of experience drafting and negotiating investment agreements and coordinating submissions of transactions before CADE, as well as analysing and revising financing documents.

Marcus Valverde is very professional, dedicated and creative.

In all the negotiations we had together, he was always very diligent, detailed, provocative and thinking about possible scenarios, always very strategical. He has an incredible capacity for reasoning.

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