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Petros
Petros was founded in 1970 as the supplementary pension provider for Petrobras staff and other Brazilian companies. Marcelo Farinha currently serves as...
Petros
Petros was founded in 1970 as the supplementary pension provider for Petrobras staff and other Brazilian companies. Marcelo Farinha currently serves as president while Gustavo Gazaneo acts as investment director. The fund operates under board oversight with no external wealth-creator attribution beyond its Petrobras sponsorship. The fund allocates across public equities, private equity strategies, and direct real estate ownership. Confirmed holdings include Invepar, Norte Energia, Sete Brasil, Guararapes Painéis and Vittia Fertilizantes. Geographic focus remains Brazil with additional positions in energy and infrastructure assets. Petros also maintains listed equity exposure to Petrobras and Vale. The fund reports 26.9 billion USD in assets according to internal records. It owns eight commercial and industrial properties located in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Curitiba. Petros participates in industry groups including Abrapp and follows GRI reporting standards. Petros functions as a multi-sponsored pension fund with a direct ownership role in operating businesses such as Invepar rather than operating solely through external managers.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1970
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Brazil
City
Rio de Janeiro
Corporate office
Rua Acre, nº 15 12th and 13th Floors, Downtown, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Principals
Marcelo Farinha
President
Gustavo Gazaneo
Investment Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Petros?
Marcelo Farinha serves as president and Gustavo Gazaneo serves as investment director. The board of directors holds final oversight of allocations.
Does Petros participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Petros holds both listed equities and direct ownership in operating companies including Invepar and Norte Energia. It also invests through funds managed by BRZ Investimentos and FIR Capital.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Petros was established by Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras to provide supplementary retirement plans to its employees and other Brazilian companies.
What asset classes does Petros allocate to?
Allocations include public equities in energy names, private equity strategies, and direct real estate ownership across eight Brazilian properties.
How is Petros related to Petrobras?
Petros was founded by Petrobras in 1970 as its employee pension provider and continues to hold significant positions in Petrobras shares.
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