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Gávea Angels
Gávea Angels is a asset manager based in Sao Paulo; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts for...
Gávea Angels
Gávea Angels is a venture capital investment company based in São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on a venture capital strategy.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Brazil
City
Sao Paulo
Corporate office
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Principals
Alessandra Dabul
President
Jorge Rocha
Former President, Board Member
Camila Farani
Former President
Ernesto Weber
Founder, Board Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Gávea Angels?
Alessandra Dabul was elected President in 2024 and oversees the network's operations and investment committee. She succeeded Jorge Rocha, who continues as a board member, and Camila Farani, a former president who is a well-known figure in Brazilian venture capital.
How does Gávea Angels source deal flow?
Deal flow originates from PUC-Rio's Instituto Gênesis incubator, where the network was founded, and from broader angel membership. The network also leverages a partnership with Boston Harbor Angels for cross-border co-investments and maintains ties to Anjos do Brasil for ecosystem referrals.
Is Gávea Angels structured as a single family office or a venture firm?
Gávea Angels is structured as an angel investment network, not a single family office or commingled venture fund. It operates as a membership-based group where individual angels make direct investments, occasionally syndicated through the network.
What investment stages does Gávea Angels target?
The network targets early-stage and start-up companies, typically pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds in Brazil.
Does Gávea Angels participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The network focuses on direct angel investments and co-investment syndicates, particularly in partnership with Boston Harbor Angels. It does not operate a commingled fund or make limited-partner fund commitments based on public records.
What is Gávea Angels' geographic focus?
Its primary geographic focus is Brazil and Latin America, with international exposure through a co-investment relationship with Boston Harbor Angels for cross-border deals.
Where does Gávea Angels' underlying wealth come from?
The source of wealth for its members is not publicly disclosed, but the network was founded by alumni and researchers from PUC-Rio, suggesting a base of professionals and academics rather than a single family fortune.
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