We are a private equity firm focused in capital solutions.
The acquired experience of our team as investors, executives and advisors in several markets, combined with our networking, qualifies us to understand our client’s challenges and to act as effective agents of change.
The expertise gained in the financial markets and industry are applied through a dedicated work schedule and direct involvement of our partners in the projects.
We understand the needs of companies and we have the knowledge to implement the appropriate solutions and support decision making in critical key moments.
• Management and Governance
• Proprietary Investments
• M&A Advisory
• Debt Restructuring
• Fund-raising
• Financial and Strategic Advisory
Degree in Mechanical-Aeronautics Engineering from ITA, completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Insead in Fontainebleau and the Venture Capital Program at Haas School of Business, Berkeley University. Certified Board Member from IBGC. Was a partner and director of Banco BBA-Creditanstalt, later ItaúBBA. Responsible for the opening of the bank in Argentina and subsequently performed several roles in Corporate & Investment Banking in Brazil and Europe, where he was a member of the Executive Committee of Banco Itaú Europa.
Founding Partner of Mapa Capital.
Degree in Production Engineering from University of São Paulo (POLI - USP), has a Master’s degree in Economics (FEA - USP) and extension at Columbia Business School. Was a partner and director of Banco ItaúBBA, where he worked in Corporate Banking, Trade Finance, Structured Products and Operations. Was a partner and member of the Executive Committee of the asset manager Mauá Capital. Member of the Board of Directors of Caixa Seguridade (CXSE3).
Founding Partner of Mapa Capital.
Degree in Business from Getúlio Vargas Foundation (EAESP-FGV) and Post-Graduate in International Economics at the University of Mannheim, Germany. Began his career at Banco Frances e Brasileiro in São Paulo and later held several executive positions in the Daimler Group in Stuttgart, New York and Auburn Hills (Michigan). Was VP of Finance for Latin America and board member at Mercedez-Benz do Brasil. Worked as President & CEO of Daimler North America Corporation, USA, Holding of the Daimler Group in North America. Served as Director of Private Equity at Rio Bravo Investimentos.
Founding Partner of Mapa Capital and CEO of Plascar (PLAS3).
Law Degree from Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), post-graduation in Corporate Finance and Business Administration from Università Statale di Milano – Italy and completed the Ignite Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Has more than 20 years of experience, having worked in Europe (+10 years) and Brazil leading projects in M&A financial advisory, financial and operating restructuring, debt and capital advisory, strategy consulting and valuations. Was a Corporate Finance director at PwC and M&A Director of Vitamina, a fast growth PE invested company.
Senior Partner at Mapa Capital.
Fernando began his career in 1994, having worked as CEO, CFO, and a strategy and finance consultant. He has been responsible for over 20 restructuring and financial planning projects in organizations such as Constellation Oil Services, Grupo Pão de Açúcar, Embratel, Petrobras, Banco do Brasil, Vale, Minerva Foods, Vigor, among others. In addition to his corporate roles, he has also been a professor at FIA-USP, teaching in the postgraduate program in the areas of Judicial Recovery and Mergers and Acquisitions. His most recent experience includes serving as the CEO of the Port of Santos.
Senior Partner at Mapa Capital.
Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Mauá School of Engineer and Post-Graduate in Finance at Ibmec, worked in the financial market for 35 years. The last 20 years before joining Mapa were dedicated to the Credit Restructuring department of Itaú Unibanco, handling negotiations for large companies.
Senior Partner at Mapa Capital.
Degree in Business Administration from Getúlio Vargas Foundation (EAESP-FGV), with MBA in Finance from Insper. Has more than 15 years of experience in the financial market, having carried out several financial advisory, M&A, Infrastructure, Real Estate and debt restructuring operations, as well as experience in corporate controllership. Prior to joining Mapa Capital, had professional experience at Fama Investimentos, Whirlpool and Brookfield.
Senior Partner at Mapa Capital.
Degree in Agronomic Engineering from ESALQ-USP, with a specialization in Total Quality and Agribusiness from the Federal University of Lavras, and an MBA in Corporate Finance from INSPER. He has 38 years of professional experience, including 22 years in Corporate Banking, having worked at Itaú BBA, Votorantim, Rabobank, and Alfa. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Fundação de Estudos Agrários Luiz de Queiroz (FEALQ), member of the Board of Agrisus Foundation, member of the Advisory Board of ESALQ, and the Agribusiness Superior Council of FIESP (COSAG). He is also a guest lecturer at INSPER and PECEGE
Senior Partner at Mapa Capital.
Degree in Eletrical Engineering from Mackenzie University, worked for 37 years in the Corporate Banking segment of large banks, especially at Banco ItauBBA. Responsible of important company recovery projects in the last 4 years and directed a large part of his career serving large clients based in the São Paulo, where had the opportunity to deepen his knowledge in various sectors, notably those linked to the agribusiness chain.
Senior Partner at Mapa Capital.
Degree in Business Administration from the School of Business Administration of São Paulo at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (EAESP-FGV). Has more than 15 years of experience in the financial market, he has been involved in various financial advisory, M&A, and debt restructuring operations. Prior to joining Mapa Capital, he worked in the Investment Banking division of Banco Brascan. Subsequently, he worked at Brookfield Financial Brazil in the areas of Corporate Finance, M&A, and the development of Infrastructure and Real Estate projects.
Senior Partner at Mapa Capital.