Brasil Capital

Brasil Capital is an investment firm established in 2008, operating as an equity fund manager with a dedicated focus on Brazilian companies. The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying and backing winning companies characterized by competent and honest management and shareholders, alongside a robust margin of safety. Their core values emphasize performance, a sense of urgency, an ownership culture, independent thinking, and humility, consistently seeking professionals with high curiosity, resilience, and intellectual and execution capabilities.

The firm was founded in 2008, with Ary Zanetta serving as a Founder Partner and Portfolio Manager. Prior to establishing Brasil Capital, Mr. Zanetta was a partner at Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo, where he gained extensive experience as a trader, equity and fixed income analyst, and controller manager. His background also includes participation in the transition government administration alongside Mr. Paulo Guedes, Minister of the Economy, at the end of 2018.

Brasil Capital manages several equity funds, including Brasil Capital FIC FIA, Brasil Capital Inst 30 FIC FIA, Brasil Capital RP INST FIC FIA, and Brasil Capital Previdência. While specific portfolio companies are not publicly detailed as venture capital investments, the firm's strategy is geared towards listed equities in Brazil. The investment team's expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including electricity, construction, banking, technology, health, retail, malls, properties, consumer goods, non-bank financial sectors, car rental, and pharmaceuticals.

The leadership team comprises experienced professionals such as Fernando Sampaio, Danilo Deutsch, and Henrique Wu, all CFA charterholders, who contribute to the investment team with specialized industry knowledge. Felipe Graner oversees COO & Risk Management, while Juliana Klarnet and Isabella Nozza manage business development and investor relations, respectively. This collective expertise underpins Brasil Capital's approach to identifying and nurturing high-quality investment opportunities within the Brazilian market.