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VENTURE CAPITAL · BRAZIL

Guiding Companies to Where the Future Takes Off

As Brazil’s pioneering Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) manager, we partner with companies from investment thesis to successful exit, building innovation mechanisms that accelerate the growth of high-potential businesses alongside the country’s leading corporations.
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Preferred Investment Stage
A–B
MANIFEST

We don't just manage capital we build the future of corporations that dare to innovate. Every investment is a strategic partnership, and every startup is an opportunity to reinvent what's possible.

We were founded on the belief that Corporate Venture Capital is about far more than writing checks. It’s about driving transformation—building bridges between corporate legacy and the startups shaping tomorrow’s markets.

Led by the founders of Brazil’s first Corporate Venture Capital fund, Ahead brings a unique combination of credibility, experience, and strategic insight to a select group of forward-thinking corporations determined to lead the future.

Approach

From Takeoff to
Cruising Altitude

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END-TO-END PARTNERSHIP

From investment thesis development to successful exit, we provide dedicated support throughout the entire Corporate Venture Capital journey—covering every stage with strategic focus.
02

TAILORED FLEXIBILITY

We adapt our approach to the unique challenges and objectives of each corporation. Every company is different, and so is every partnership we build.
03

EXPERIENCE WITH EXECUTION

Backed by decades of experience, we focus on delivering measurable outcomes that create lasting value for corporations.
Series A & B as our preferred investment stage · Seed investments for strategic opportunities · Brazil at the heart of our strategy
AI

Artificial Intelligence as a Driver of Corporate Innovation

Ahead is at the forefront of AI-driven Corporate Venture Capital, combining deep expertise in corporate innovation with the opportunities created by emerging technologies.

AI-POWERED SCOUTING

Identification of startups applying Artificial Intelligence to strategic industries and business challenges.

AUGMENTED DECISION-MAKING

Investment theses and due diligence processes accelerated and enhanced by AI-powered models.

ORIGIN

CVC with
Aviation & Consulting DNA

Ahead was born from the partnership between PortCapital—a pioneer with a proven track record in Corporate Venture Capital in Brazil—and Banco Fator, backed by more than 55 years of experience in the financial market. Together, we combine venture capital expertise with a deep understanding of the real challenges faced by large corporations, creating a unique value proposition in the Brazilian market.
Led by the founders of one of Brazil’s first Corporate Venture Capital initiatives, Ahead brings together unmatched credibility, a proven track record, and deep expertise in helping corporations innovate, invest, and create long-term value.
CLIENTS

Leading corporations that trust Ahead to manage their Corporate Venture Capital and innovation strategy.

Papel e Celulose
Telecomunicações
Aeroespacial
Varejo & Moda
Banco de Desenvolvimento
Inovação e Pesquisa
Global Foods
Agência de Fomento
TEAM

Different Backgrounds. One Shared Purpose.

Our team brings together the Corporate Venture Capital and Venture Capital expertise of PortCapital and Banco Fator with deep capabilities in management, technology, and data analytics—strengthened by professionals who have built their careers at some of Brazil’s leading corporations.

A diverse network united by a passion for entrepreneurship and a relentless focus on delivering results.

Vitor Hugo Oscar

Associate CVC

Priscila Itabirano

Director of Risk and Compliance

Pedro Vidigal

Associate Business Development

João Victor Lemes

Associate CVC

Newton Arata

Partner | CVM-Registered Manager

Eduardo Sperling

Managing Director

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