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Douro Capital
Douro Capital was formed in 2020 from the merger of Hofa Capital, Abtual, Larch Capital, and three Pernambucano single-family offices. Founding partners...
Douro Capital
Douro Capital was formed in 2020 from the merger of Hofa Capital, Abtual, Larch Capital, and three Pernambucano single-family offices. Founding partners include Henrique da Fonte of the da Fonte family, Gustavo Dias of the former Prontolinda hospital owners, and Luiz Medeiros, previously at Deloitte and Rio Bravo. The firm is authorized by Brazil’s CVM and adheres to ANBIMA codes. The firm allocates across private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and distressed situations. It structures investments through managed portfolios and exclusive funds. Geographic reach covers Europe, North America, and South America. Confirmed relationships include prior work with JCPM Group and Rede D’Or shareholders. The firm maintains independence from any single banking group. The team includes nine named partners and directors. Additional offices operate in João Pessoa and São Paulo. In February 2025 Alexander Gorra and Rodrigo Faro joined from Brainvest. The firm belongs to ANBIMA and appeared on the 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Awards list of top private banking and wealth management companies. Douro Capital operates as a CVM-regulated gestor de recursos rather than a pure advisory shop. This regulatory status permits direct fund management alongside traditional family-office services. The ownership remains with the founding partners and affiliated families without external institutional control.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2020
AUM
57 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
South America
Country
Brazil
City
Recife
Corporate office
Riomar Trade Center, Torre B, 11º Andar Av. República do Líbano, 251 Pina, Recife – PE, 51110-160, Brazil
Additional offices
João Pessoa, PB, Brazil · São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Principals
Henrique da Fonte
Business Partner
Gustavo Dias
Business Partner
Luiz Medeiros
Business Partner
Arthur Barros
Business Partner
Alexander Gorra
Business Partner
Rodrigo Faro
Business Partner
Pedro Henrique Galvez De Carvalho Bargetzi
Diretor responsável
Noah Barreto Pimenteira
Director for Risk, Compliance, and PLDFT
Cecilia Tigre Viriato De Medeiros
Sócio
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Douro Capital?
Investment decisions rest with the partner group that includes Henrique da Fonte, Gustavo Dias, Luiz Medeiros, and Arthur Barros. Additional partners Alexander Gorra and Rodrigo Faro joined in February 2025.
Is Douro Capital structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Douro Capital functions as a multi-family office serving multiple Brazilian families. It is registered with the CVM as a gestor de recursos and offers both managed portfolios and exclusive funds.
Does Douro Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both fund commitments and direct allocations. It maintains relationships with independent Brazilian managers and executes co-investments where appropriate.
What investment stages does Douro Capital typically target?
The firm focuses on private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and distressed situations. No public information specifies early-stage venture activity.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from the founding families, including the da Fonte consumer-goods group and the Dias family’s former hospital ownership that became Rede D’Or shareholders.
How is Douro Capital related to Larch Capital?
Larch Capital, a Miami-based multi-family office, is owned by partner Henrique da Fonte and merged into Douro Capital at formation.
What is Douro Capital’s known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm states it offers an open architecture of products. It does not disclose specific co-investment activity or club participation beyond general manager relationships.
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