Founded in 2021, Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados specialises in deals involving venture capital and private equity funds. The practice handles an impressive volume of  transactional work on behalf of funds, start-ups and technology clients, who turn to the firm for its sector-specific expertise and ability to advise on other related areas, such as tax, fintech, fund formation and IP. In addition to assisting clients with investment and funding rounds, the practice is also well placed to handle significant M&A transactions. A group of recognised VC experts are at the helm of the practice: Eduardo Zilberberg stands out for his longstanding expertise in the VC space; Guilherme Potenza has assisted a number of international and Brazilian companies with VC rounds, venture-backed M&A, and other key technology transactions; Sergio Bronstein; and Pedro Chueiri, who is a name to note for cross-border VC and M&A deals.

‘Leveraging its vast experience with various industry players, from funds and early stage companies, to corporate venture capital‘, the VC practice at FM/Derraik is proficient in the entire life cycle of VC transactions, from seed investments to strategic exits and IPOs. The highly regarded Fabiana Fagundes and Rodrigo Menezes, both of whom ‘stand out in the entrepreneurship and venture capital ecosystem‘, jointly oversee the department. Retained by clients from an array of tech-related industries, including healthcare, education, food, retail and agribusiness, Fagundes is an expert in both early and late stages of VC financings, and also takes the lead on PE and M&A transactions. In addition to VC, PE and M&A deals, Menezes is noted for his experience in advising established companies on the structuring of their CVCs. Pedro Ferreira acts for Brazilian and international companies and funds in M&A and VC deals.

Full-service firm Pinheiro Neto Advogados has a strong presence in the VC space, advising emerging companies, investors and VC funds on transactions, fund formation and regulatory issues. The team is experienced in both onshore and offshore structures as part of its fund formation and structuring work, and handles the entire spectrum of transactional matters, including early and late-stage financings. Demonstrating particular strength in the health and tech sectors, Álvaro Uliani M. dos Santos is a key member of the VC team who advises emerging-growth companies and VC funds on the whole financing life-cycle. Fernando Mirandez Del Nero Gomes advises financial institutions and fintechs on both regulatory and transactional matters, while Thiago José da Silva handles VC funding rounds and M&A

Formed in 2022, the dedicated VC practice at Mattos Filho continues to grow and expand its expertise in assisting investors, founders, start-ups and emerging companies with the entire array of VC investment rounds. Drawing on its strong fund structuring, M&A and financing credentials, the practice brings together the necessary skills to assist with joint ventures, corporate venture strategies, investment rounds and exits. With a strong presence in the investment funds industry, Marina Procknor is noted for her capabilities in the fund formation space; her transactional and regulatory experience is also of note. A key contact for investors, Tomás Neiva focuses on VC and M&A transactions, including cross-border deals. Camilla Martes is also a primary team member, specialising in tech and VC-backed companies.

Nabarro & Pfeferman Advogados is a specialist firm focusing on VC and M&A transactions within the technology sector. Investors, entrepreneurs and start-ups in the technology and fintech space regularly turn to the firm for advice on a range of corporate matters from fundraising, to corporate structuring, and operational agreements. The ‘highly engaged, disciplined and efficient team‘ is under the joint leadership of founders Diego Nabarro and Thomas Pfeferman; both partners have a wealth of experience in acting for local and international start-ups, angel investors, accelerators, VC and PE funds. Also part of the core team, Luiza Martinez is well versed in M&A and corporate contracts, while Matheus de Morais Barroso assists with a wide range of VC transactions.

One of the first full-service firms to establish strong credentials in the VC space, Veirano Advogados continues to be a notable player in the market assisting major CVC funds, VC funds, and start-ups. Benefiting from close working relationships with the firm's other practice areas, such as IP, tax and banking, the team provides clients in this segment with well-rounded advice, but particularly excels in transactional matters. The practice is co-led by Guilherme Ohanian Monteiro and Daniel Augusto Malatesta. Monteiro handles a wide range of matters, including investment rounds, commercial negotiations, M&A, fund formation and offshore investment structures. Co-head Malatesta regularly works with start-ups, investors and technology companies on VC transactions.

B/Luz has a well-rounded venture capital practice, which regularly assists tech companies, PE, VC and CVC funds in a wide range of transactions. The firm has handled a vast number of investment rounds for clients, including Series A investments, and is skilled in corporate structuring, financing and M&A matters. The practice is jointly led by Luis Felipe Baptista Luz, Rafael Peixoto Abal, Lia Esposito Roston and Adriana Gomes Dos Santos, the latter of whom is particularly active in the VC and CVC space, advising on projects related to new business investments.

The venture capital and start-ups practice at BRZ - Barbosa, Raimundo, Gontijo, Câmara e Zanotta Advogados largely assists funds and emerging growth companies on a range of corporate issues. With particular expertise in the healthcare and technology sectors, the team excels in investment rounds, corporate restructurings, corporate structured finance transactions and M&A. The practice is co-led by Julio Barbosa, Rodrigo Câmara, and Alessandra Salgado. Salgado is the main name to note for VC funds and VC-backed companies seeking assistance with fundraising, governance issues, and investments. Founding partners Câmara and Barbosa are best-known for their work in M&A and corporate transactions.

The venture capital and start-ups practice at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados brings together M&A, private equity and banking and finance specialists to assist VC funds, investors, publicly-held companies and start-ups in investment rounds and M&A, which often involve cross-border implications. Practice head Manuela Lisboa Gentil Monteiro routinely handles fundraisings, governance matters, investment rounds and exit transactions. Corporate lawyer Gustavo Secaf Rebello focuses on investment mandates, including VC, PE and M&A deals, while Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo advises on indirect taxes and foreign trade issues.

Marcus Valverde Sociedade de Advogados is a boutique firm focused on VC, M&A and corporate law which is well versed in assisting national and international VC funds and technology companies with transactional work and corporate governance issues. The practice has recently advised several clients on early-stage VC deals, including Series A investments. Practice head and founding partner Marcus Valverde, an ‘outstanding lawyer who specialises in venture capital law‘, regularly assists VC funds and emerging growth companies in corporate, contractual and transactional mandates; his 'comprehensive knowledge of the nuances of VC transactions' is highlighted by clients.

Trench Rossi Watanabe, ‘a truly full-service firm where clients can count on multidisciplinary teams with knowledge and experience for the most diverse matters‘, is well placed to handle transactions, from early stage funding to investments and acquisitions, on behalf of start-ups, PE firms, VC funds, and investment banks. Comprised of experts from multiple practice areas, including corporate, M&A, tax and regulatory, the team is overseen by Monica Castro Pereira Cavalcanti, whose ‘extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the industry‘ is noted by clients. M&A specialist Bruno Dreifus often advises on investments and acquisitions in this space. The team was strengthened in August 2024 by the addition of Cristina de Freitas Bueno, who was previously at Cescon Barrieu.