GP Investments

GP Investments, Ltd. is a private equity and alternative investment firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, with additional offices in Hamilton, Bermuda; New York; London; and Mexico City. Established in 1993, the firm specializes in leveraged acquisitions, buyouts, corporate divestitures, and growth capital investments in mature mid-sized and large companies, primarily in Latin America, with a strong emphasis on Brazil. GP Investments avoids sectors such as technology, biotech, weapons, and tobacco, focusing instead on industries like retail, telecommunications, healthcare, logistics, and real estate. The firm typically invests in companies generating over $60 million in annual revenue, with average investments ranging from $100 million to $250 million. It maintains a conservative investment strategy, limiting exposure to 20 percent or 35 percent in any single company or sector. GP Investments exits its investments through various means, including trade sales and IPOs, while also engaging in real estate projects in residential, office, and retail segments.

Rodrigo Boscolo

Managing Director and CFO

Rubens Freitas

Managing Director

Danilo Gamboa

Managing Director and Board Member

João Junqueira

Managing Director

Fersen Lamas Lambranho

Chairman

Fred Packard

Partner

Mara Pedretti

Managing Director

Antonio Rosa

Managing Director

12 past transactions

Insole

Venture Round in 2021
Insole is a clean-fintech company that creates a digital, sustainable financial model that generates savings and credits. It provides financial solutions via the energy bill, resulting in sustainability, well-being, and cost savings for society, customers, and shareholders.

Mercado Bitcoin

Series A in 2021
Mercado Bitcoin is a leading financial market infrastructure company in Latin America, specializing in cryptocurrency transactions. It offers an online platform where users, including traders, can buy and sell various digital assets, such as Bitcoin, using Brazilian Real. The platform features crypto wallets and provides comprehensive tools for managing trades, assets, and financial data, enabling users to make informed investment decisions. Additionally, Mercado Bitcoin offers opportunities for high-yield investments through tokens representing alternative non-security assets, allowing individuals to attain fractional ownership of diverse assets.

2TM

Series A in 2021
2TM creates an infrastructure for the financial market in blockchain, ensuring efficiency and security in funding and investment operations. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Cygnusemi

Seed Round in 2021
Cygnus Semi is a semiconductor chip technology company that focuses on 5G IoT applications.

CERC Central de Recebíveis S.A.

Venture Round in 2020
CERC Central de Recebíveis S.A. develops solutions that increase the use of receivables in credit operations. The company offers an intelligent platform offering security in the use of receivables as collateral in credit operations. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Spice Private Equity

Acquisition in 2016
Spice Private Equity Ltd. is a Swiss investment company focused on private equity investments. Spice Private Equity Ltd. has over a decade of operating history and is managed by GP Advisors, a subsidiary of GP Investments, Ltd. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SPCE. For more information, visit www.spice-private-equity.com.

The World Kitchen

Acquisition in 2016
The World Kitchen is a prominent retailer in the UK, specializing in a variety of high-quality cookware and dinnerware brands. Its product lineup includes trusted names such as Corelle, CorningWare, and Visions Glass Cookware. World Kitchen offers a diverse range of items, including chip and break-resistant dinnerware, lightweight glass bakeware, and a comprehensive selection of saucepans, casseroles, and skillets. The Corelle collection features complete tableware settings with dinner sets and individual pieces, while the CorningWare and Visions ranges provide versatile options that match the performance of stainless steel and other materials. With a focus on both functionality and style, World Kitchen aims to enhance culinary experiences for families and friends.

Go Electric

Series A in 2016
Go Electric Inc. is a green technology company focused on developing energy solutions for facilities and utilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, with additional offices in Brooklyn and Honolulu, the company specializes in customer side of the meter energy systems. Its key product, AutoLYNC, is a microgrid and uninterruptible power system that synchronizes and optimizes multiple AC and DC power sources, providing reliable electrical power at the correct frequency, phase, and voltage. By integrating renewable energy, advanced batteries, and generators, Go Electric aims to reduce energy costs, enhance grid stability, and ensure energy security for various applications, including government, military, and industrial sectors in New York City.

Beleza Natural

Private Equity Round in 2013
Beleza Natural is Brazil's largest network dedicated to the care and treatment of curly and wavy hair. The company operates a chain of beauty institutes that provide a range of specialized products and services aimed at enhancing the health and appearance of such hair types. Its offerings include intensive care products, tip repair treatments, and a line specifically designed for children, alongside various treatment creams. Beleza Natural focuses on meeting the unique needs of customers with curly and wavy hair, establishing itself as a leader in this niche market within Brazil's beauty industry.

Viajo.com

Series C in 2001
Viajo.com is an online travel platform launched in 1999, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It specializes in air ticket reservations and offers a variety of travel packages to clients across multiple regions, including the USA, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. The platform aims to provide users with access to diverse travel options, catering to various tourist destinations worldwide. Through its comprehensive services, Viajo.com facilitates convenient travel planning for individuals seeking to explore different locales.

Viajo.com

Series B in 2000
Viajo.com is an online travel platform launched in 1999, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It specializes in air ticket reservations and offers a variety of travel packages to clients across multiple regions, including the USA, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. The platform aims to provide users with access to diverse travel options, catering to various tourist destinations worldwide. Through its comprehensive services, Viajo.com facilitates convenient travel planning for individuals seeking to explore different locales.

Submarino

Series B in 2000
Submarino is an online seller of Spanish- and Portuguese-language books, CDs and toys.
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