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Paris Ventures
Gerdau Group began in 1901 as a steel producer. Paris Ventures operated as its corporate venture arm before rebranding to Gerdau Next Ventures.
Paris Ventures
Gerdau Group began in 1901 as a steel producer. Paris Ventures operated as its corporate venture arm before rebranding to Gerdau Next Ventures. The strategy centers on early-stage direct investments in ConTech, mobility and sustainability. Confirmed holdings include Plant Prefab in the United States and Ai Fleet, Cubbo and Docket in Latin America. The geographic footprint covers Brazil and the United States. Gerdau Next Ventures maintains an $80M fund size. Adjacent vehicles include Instituto Gerdau, established in 2005. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in the record. The structure functions as a corporate venture capital program tied directly to Gerdau S.A. operating businesses rather than an independent family office.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1901
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Brazil
City
São Paulo
Corporate office
São Paulo, Brazil / Silicon Valley, USA
Additional offices
Silicon Valley, USA
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Paris Ventures?
Investment decisions sit inside Gerdau Next Ventures, the rebranded corporate venture arm. No individual managing director is named in the record.
Does Paris Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The vehicle executes direct investments and co-investments. It also holds a limited partner position in Terracotta Ventures.
What investment stages does Paris Ventures typically target?
The program focuses on early-stage seed and start-up rounds.
Which sectors does Paris Ventures explicitly target?
Target sectors include ConTech, mobility and sustainability.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Capital originates from Gerdau Group steel operations and related holdings.
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