GP Investments
GP Investments is a private equity and alternative investments firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a focus on Latin America. Established in 1993, the firm specializes in leveraged acquisitions, buyouts, and growth capital investments primarily in mature mid-sized and large companies, particularly in Brazil. GP Investments does not engage in start-up investments and avoids sectors with negative social or environmental impacts, such as technology, biotech, and weapons. The firm seeks to acquire controlling or joint-control stakes in companies generating annual revenues exceeding $60 million, with average investments ranging from $100 million to $250 million. It diversifies its portfolio across various industries, including retail, healthcare, logistics, and real estate. GP Investments limits its exposure in any single company or sector to ensure risk management. The firm exits its investments through methods such as trade sales and IPOs, and it also invests in real estate projects across residential, office, and retail segments.