Venture Capital | Brazil: Transactional

A leading boutique gathering formidable recognition 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, fund-raising and the full range of transactional mandates involving startup companies in all stages. Natura, Agenda Edu and Mar Saúde are new client acquisitions.

Outstanding venture capital boutique FM/Derraik has rapidly built a leading status for helping soon-to-be unicorns muscle up and reach their potential. The advice provided, from early to late-stage venture capital mandates, is recognised by market sources as being top-notch and highly specialised. The team is also well equipped to assist with complex transactions at a later stage. Promising and consolidated players from the e-commerce, real estate, technology and investment sectors rely on the team.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is one of Brazil's most acclaimed full-service firms, and it has built a leading FinTech practice which has spurred the rapid development of this industry in the country. The firm also benefits from its highly sophisticated financial team to support venture capital investors throughout all investment rounds. Major international players rely on the firm to structure funds in Brazil and target the most promising startups. Cubo Capital and Antler are new client acquisitions.

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. Kortex Ventures and Astella Ventures are new client wins.

TozziniFreire Advogados has a robust venture capital practice that is regularly engaged for sector-related transactional mandates, including corporate structuring and investment rounds. The team is further noted for its growing expertise in equity fund investment, divestments, fund portfolio structuring and corporate housekeeping for investing companies. Its multidisciplinary practice attracts national and international players from the technology, banking, food and cosmetics industries. ClickSign, Bitci Tecnologia and Nomad are new client wins.

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados has a multidisciplinary team. It provides a broad spectrum of services, including its strong venture capital practice that advises companies and startups on the whole investment cycle, such as setting up investment vehicles, consulting work for corporate, labour and tax, and preparing companies for investment rounds, as well as IPOs. Pipo Capital Gestão de Investimentos, ENGENETIQ and Movidesk are among its new clients.

Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice 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, startups 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. Mercato Partners Acquisition Corporation, Sterling EMEA Holdings UK and Banco Bradesco are new client wins.

Nabarro Pfeferman Advogados houses a dynamic department offering a solid track record of assisting startups with seed investment mandates. It is equipped to advise on an array of venture capital matters ranging from acquisitions to angel investments. Its client roster includes companies from the technology and education sectors and also venture capital-focused asset management firms. BM&C, TECH4Humans and Fretadão are new client acquisitions.

Trench Rossi Watanabe is noted for its growing expertise in venture capital deals from early-stage fundraising to more advanced rounds of investment. The firm assists all types of clients, including startups, founders, private equity firms, venture capital funds, private shareholders, investment banks, financial institutions and other alternative investors. Its lawyers also provide advice on the whole spectrum of private equity and venture capital deals and other similar transactions, supporting Brazilian and foreign investors. ClearSale, BR Education Venture and Wide Tecnologia are some of its new client wins.

KLA Advogados is highly active in the private equity and venture capital market, with a reputation for excellence in working with the startup ecosystem.

"Throughout their tenure, they have consistently demonstrated a high level of competence and proficiency in dealing with intricate and challenging situations. Their approach to problem-solving is thorough, analytical and methodical, enabling them to unravel complex issues and find effective solutions."

Veirano Advogados has well-established experience in the venture capital and startups industry. The firm’s practice combines the transactional experience of the venture capital team with the expertise of members from the IP, tax, healthcare, banking, agribusiness and labour teams.