Astella

Astella Investimentos, Assessoria, Gestão e Participações Ltda. is a venture capital and private equity firm based in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2008, it specializes in providing growth capital and early-stage investments, focusing on intangible infrastructure sectors. Astella targets a diverse range of industries including communication, retail, information technology, education, health, financial services, energy, and consumer staples. The firm actively seeks opportunities in emerging areas such as the internet of things, social media, and smart applications. Investments typically range from R$0.10 million to R$1.5 million, with the firm acquiring equity stakes of 10 to 25 percent in its portfolio companies. Astella aims to support Brazilian entrepreneurs and contribute to the country's future through its investments.