Vesta blends in 40+ years of experience in several industries and sectors, including Top Management Consulting, FMCG, Pharma, Private equity, investment banking, and entrepreneurship. This is not our first rodeo, we have seen bottlenecks and roadblocks, and we know how to go around them We offer a unique entrepreneur turned into investors point of view. We possess firsthand experience – from launching companies, building teams and products to managing businesses – a rich network of highly connected individuals so that we spot investment opportunities when they ripe. Deep and extensive network Have been deeply involved with Early Stage ecosystem – Startups, investors, accelerators, angels networks, corporations and VC Funds, in Brazil and abroad Experience in several sectors, especially financial services, Marketplaces, urban mobility, health, and Education. Proven Track Record A rich pipeline from partners and entrepreneurs, and developed proprietary analysis and framework to evaluate opportunities and pick up winners We have been investing over the last 4 years and screened 100+ high potential companies. Our 1st vintage portfolio (2015-17) of 10 companies has risen in value over 4x Now we want to share what we have learned. We do it through our 3 pillar Approach: 1) Capital Even start-up companies have access to a smart capital structure By providing access to different resources, your company can grow freely Efficient Cash management can significantly reduce the cost of capital 2) Innovation Find the sweet spot of the product your consumer wants and the growth you pursue is mandatory to remain competitive Refine your game plan, build your product and market it correctly is a must 3) Connections Companies are made of people People to Lead. People to execute. People to grow. People to employ resources Our network is eager to understand and help your reach next level How do we add Value? Incomplete teams are the norm on early-stage deals. We provide a wide skillset and expertise to help them address those needs. Besides investing real money, we also developed partnerships that add real value to the company that extends early stage startups’ runway. - fundraising (debt e equity) and investing - capital structuring - business evaluation, restructuring and development - corporate governance and compliance - consumer insights - branding - management consulting - valuation & due diligence - GTM e pricing - business process & KPI monitoring