‘Highly specialised’ firm FM/Derraik – noted for providing ‘clear’ and ‘prompt’ advice to foreign and domestic venture capital funds, private equity firms, development banks, accelerators, incubators and start-ups of all sizes – is at the forefront of the venture capital market in Brazil. Testament to its standing in the market is its recurrent involvement in sophisticated transactions, including fundraising, investment rounds and VC-backed M&A, in an array of sectors, ranging from healthtech to fintech. The group is under the joint leadership of two partners noted for their ‘vast technical knowledge of venture capital’: Fabiana Fagundes, a reference for companies and funds engaged in complex early and late stage VC transactions; and Rodrigo Menezes, who in addition to his wealth of experience in advising funds on domestic and cross-border deals, is also proficient in CVC structures. Corporate law specialist Pedro Ferreira is active in M&A and VC mandates, having advised several large corporates on the structuring of their CVCs. Gustavo Dalcolmo, who acts for start-ups, angel investors, investment funds and corporate venturers, regularly handles investments and acquisitions. Marcela Rosolen stands out at the associate level for her involvement in Series A, B and C fund capitalisations and strategic exits.
Testimonials
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‘VC experts, who know the background, structures, standard and non-standard terms of the industry.’
‘I'd highlight Fabiana Fagundes and Pedro Ferreira.’
Key clients
- Valor Capital Group
- Astella Investimentos
Work highlights
- Assisted Solides in a $100m Series B funding round from Warburg Pincus.
- Advised Vasta Educação on the acquisition of a 47.4% stake in Educbank for R$158m.