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Votorantim Asset Management
Votorantim Asset Management is a wealth manager based in São Paulo, Brazil. It manages approximately $11.1 billion in assets, primarily in Latin America and...
Votorantim Asset Management
Votorantim Asset Management is a wealth manager based in São Paulo, Brazil. It manages approximately $11.1 billion in assets, primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean.
General information
Firm type
Bank / Wealth / Trust
Year founded
1918
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Brazil
City
São Paulo
Corporate office
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls Votorantim Asset Management?
The firm operates under Votorantim S.A., the holding company controlled by the Ermírio de Moraes family. The family's industrial fortune originated in the early 20th century and today spans cement, mining, aluminum, energy, and finance. Investment decisions at the asset management division ultimately report through the holding company's governance structure.
How is Votorantim Asset Management related to Banco Votorantim?
Banco Votorantim is a separate entity, a joint venture between Votorantim S.A. and Banco do Brasil. Votorantim Asset Management does not operate as a bank, but the banking relationship provides deal flow and origination channels, particularly in structured credit and local debt markets.
Does Votorantim Asset Management invest only family capital or also third-party assets?
The firm manages both proprietary family capital and external institutional assets. While it stewards the Ermírio de Moraes family's multigenerational wealth, it also serves as a manager for institutional clients in Brazil, including pension funds and corporate treasuries.
What asset classes does Votorantim Asset Management cover?
The firm allocates across liquid public equities and fixed income, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge fund strategies. Infrastructure allocations have historically focused on Brazilian concessions in toll roads, sanitation, and power generation, while the real estate book emphasizes logistics and commercial properties.
Where does the underlying Votorantim wealth come from?
The Votorantim group began as a textile factory in São Paulo in 1918, founded by José Ermírio de Moraes. Over the following century, it expanded into cement, mining, steel, aluminum, pulp and paper, orange juice, and financial services. The commodity and industrial operations generated the cash flows that the asset management arm now allocates across public and private markets.
Does Votorantim Asset Management invest outside Brazil?
The firm's direct investment activity concentrates heavily on Brazilian assets, consistent with the group's domestic industrial footprint. International exposure is achieved primarily through fund commitments and liquid market allocations rather than direct offshore operating investments.
Is Votorantim Asset Management connected to Votorantim Institute?
Yes. The Votorantim Institute is the group's social investment and philanthropic arm. Votorantim Asset Management manages a portion of the Institute's financial assets, aligning the capital allocation function with the family's broader governance and social objectives.
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