Kinea Investimentos

Kinea Investimentos is a private equity firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in investments in middle-market and later-stage companies across various sectors, including healthcare, education, consumer goods, infrastructure, agribusiness, and technology. Founded in 2009, the firm primarily focuses on acquiring minority stakes and actively participates in the governance of its portfolio companies, often securing a seat on their Board of Directors. Kinea typically invests between R$80 million and R$300 million in its ventures and also offers technical and administrative advisory services related to financial and capital markets. As a subsidiary of Itaú Unibanco, Kinea operates with an independent investment and executive management team, allowing it to navigate the private equity landscape effectively.

Arthur Hadler

Associate

Cristiano Lauretti

Private Equity Executive Officer

Eduardo Marrachine

Partner and Private Equity Fund Manager

Conrado Pietraroia

VP

Santos, Diego Montezano dos

Private Equity Executive and Fund Manager

Philippe Schlumpf

Head of Venture Capital

Andrew Dabus Solomon

Private Equity Executive and Fund Manager

Eric Varga

VP

Cabianca Ramos, Camilo

Director

Past deals in South America

SAKS

Seed Round in 2022
Saks is assisting in the transformation of the way people save money. It provides accumulation plans and investment options in a model that incorporates recurrence, diversification, and tax advantages. They also serve as a marketplace for life and pension brokers.

Digibee

Series A in 2022
Digibee is a Brazilian technology company founded in 2017, with a focus on providing a no-code integration platform for digital businesses. Based in São Paulo and with an additional office in Sunrise, Florida, Digibee addresses integration challenges by enabling companies to connect seamlessly to the digital landscape without writing code. The platform promotes low-code integrations, allowing for reduced workload, lower costs, quicker market entry, and enhanced reliability. By streamlining integration processes, Digibee helps organizations allocate more resources toward innovation, enabling them to create meaningful digital experiences for customers efficiently. Through its solutions, Digibee aims to empower businesses to navigate the digital realm effectively and unlock new opportunities.

Tenchi

Seed Round in 2021
Tenchi Security specializes in consulting services and innovative products aimed at enhancing the security and compliance of organizations transitioning to cloud solutions. The firm assists clients in developing effective cloud strategies, implementing security best practices, and automating security processes to mitigate risks while maximizing the benefits of cloud technology. With a team of experienced cloud and security professionals, Tenchi Security enables organizations to harness the flexibility, scalability, and cost savings of the cloud without compromising security. Additionally, the company offers a security management platform that allows businesses to monitor their relationships with technology suppliers in real-time, thereby reducing information asymmetry related to security and compliance risks. This comprehensive approach facilitates informed decision-making and supports the secure integration of cloud environments into corporate ecosystems.

Paketá

Series A in 2021
Paketá Serviços Financeiros LTDA is a São Paulo-based company that specializes in providing a digital platform for private payroll loans aimed at employees of private companies. Founded in 2018, Paketá offers tailored credit solutions along with financial education and planning services to enhance financial literacy among its users. The platform is designed to simplify the process of obtaining payroll loans, allowing employees to easily manage their financial needs and goals. Through its user-friendly digital environment, Paketá seeks to support clients in achieving their financial aspirations while ensuring efficient access to necessary credit.

Monkey Exchange

Series A in 2021
Monkey Exchange is an online corporate financial alternative to medium and small companies in Brazil focused on reducing cost of capital. We aim to provide financing, using receivables exchange to the supply chain of the multinational groups (Brazilians or not), by linking the suppliers to investors in a competitive environment. It's a Gain-Gain situation: lower capital price for producing side and better returns for investors. And this is just the start.

Matera

Private Equity Round in 2020
Matera Systems Informática S.A. is a Brazilian company that specializes in information technology consultancy services for the financial, retail, and risk management sectors. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Campinas, the company focuses on developing and implementing software solutions that facilitate core banking, embedded finance, risk management, and instant payments. Matera aims to drive digital transformation for both individuals and businesses by offering maintenance, support, and training for its IT systems. Additionally, the company engages in the trading, import, and export of software and technology-related products. Through its innovative solutions, Matera positions itself as a key player in promoting technological advancement in its target markets.

Wiser Educação

Private Equity Round in 2019
Wiser Educação is a holding company that includes the brands WiseUp , NumberOne , mySucesso.com and Buzz Editora.