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Urca Angels
Urca Angels is a Brazilian network of investors mainly composed by former Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME) Alumni who invest in early-stage startups on an...
Urca Angels
Urca Angels is a Brazilian network of investors mainly composed by former Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME) Alumni who invest in early-stage startups on an individual basis. Formed in 2019, it includes C-Levels, mentors, former startup founders, professional investors and managers active in the Brazilian startup ecosystem. The group focuses on technology and high-potential long-term growth opportunities across multiple fields, with a hands-on angel approach. It is not a venture fund.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Brazil
City
São Paulo
Corporate office
São Paulo, Brazil
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Urca Angels source its deal flow?
Deal flow is sourced through the principals' personal networks within the São Paulo startup and entrepreneur community. As an angel network rather than a fund with a formal origination team, the firm relies on founder referrals, local accelerators, and co-investor relationships to surface opportunities. This syndicated approach is common among Latin American angel groups.
Is Urca Angels a fund or an angel network?
Urca Angels operates as an angel network, not a blind-pool fund. This means capital is deployed on a deal-by-deal basis rather than drawn from a committed fund vehicle. The structure gives its principals flexibility on timing and check size but limits the scale at which the group can deploy compared to institutional venture funds.
Where does Urca Angels deploy its capital geographically?
The firm invests exclusively in Brazil, with deal flow concentrated in São Paulo and the surrounding Rio de Janeiro corridor. This geographic focus reflects the principals' local market knowledge and the concentration of Brazilian startup activity in the country's southeastern region.
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