General Atlantic

General Atlantic, established in 1980, is a global growth equity firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The firm specializes in making large minority investments in growth-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as technology, consumer, financial services, and healthcare. General Atlantic employs a collaborative approach, combining sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with exceptional management teams and build market-leading businesses worldwide.

Connor Antisdale

Principal, GA Credit

Max August

Senior Associate

Kara Barnett

Managing Director

Alexa Bartlett

Principal

Anish Batlaw

Operating Partner

Achim Berg

Operating Partner

Adam Berg

Operating Partner

Michael J. Bevan

Managing Director

Sharad Bhojnagarwala

Principal

Izkandar Bloy

Vice President

Matthew Bonanno

Managing Director, GA Credit

Wilson Bowen

Managing Director

David Buckley

Managing Director and Head of Growth Acceleration Group

Whitney Cacase

Vice President, Human Capital

Jessie Cai

Vice President

Gabriel Caillaux

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Climate, Head of Business EMEA and Member of the Executive, Investment and Portfolio Committees

Frederico Carvalho

Operating Partner

Henri de Castries

Chairman, Europe

Rodrigo Catunda

Managing Director and Co-Head of Brazil Office

Chris Caulkin

Managing Director and Head of Technology for EMEA

Thomas Cefalu

Analyst

Luis Cervantes

Managing Director and Head of Mexico Office

Zeev Thepris Charaf

Vice President

Laura Chen

Vice President

Betty Chen

Senior Associate, BeyondNetZero Team

Andrew Crawford

Managing Director, Chairman of the Portfolio Committee and Global Head of Consumer

Alex Crisses

Managing Director, Global Head of New Investment Sourcing and Co-Head of Emerging Growth

Jason Currier

Vice President - FINANCE

Steven Denning

Chairman

Harrison DiGia

Vice President

Matthew Dorr

Principal

Mike Drittel

Vice President

Jonathan Durham

Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Buyouts

Mark F. Dzialga

Managing Director

Martin Escobari

Co-President, Managing Director and Head of Global Growth Equity

Oscar Fan

Managing Director and Head of Consumer for China

Andrew Ferrer

Managing Director

Christian Figge

Managing Director

Natasha Fowlie

Principal

Stas Futoransky

Principal, GA Credit

Roger Gao

Managing Director

Sofia Freyria

Vice President

Jon Gol

Principal, GA Credit

Michael Gosk

Managing Director, CFO

William Grabe

Managing Director

Fletcher Gregory

Principal

Sascha Guenther

Managing Director

Nadia Hadi

Vice President

Rhea Hamilton

Managing Director

Asher Hecht

Principal

Robert Hedlund

Managing Director of CA Credit

David Hodgson

Vice Chairman and Member of the Investment Team

Ingrid van der Hoorn

Vice President, Finance

Tom Hussey

Principal

Jeffrey Kaczmarski

Senior Associate

Melis Kahya

Managing Director and Head of Consumer for EMEA

Justin Kotzin

Managing Director - Head of Capital Markets

Mia Krishnamurthy

Analyst

John LaDien

Principal

Peter Lafer

Principal

Emmanuel Lagarrigue

Managing Director, BeyondNetZero

Samuel Lerer

Vice President

Anton Levy

Co-President, Managing Director, Member of the Investment Committee and Chairman of Global Technology Group

Tony Li

Principal

Victor Li

Managing Director

Hilary Lindemann

Principal

Simon Liu

Principal

Alok C. Misra

Operating Partner and COO India

Sandeep Naik

Managing Director, Member of the Management Committee and Head of Business, India and Southeast Asia

Joern Nikolay

Managing Director and Head of DACH

Raph Osnoss

Managing Director

Raphael Osnoss

Managing Director

Christian Osterland

Principal

Seckin Ozdamar

Principal, Growth Acceleration Group

Armaan Pai

Vice President

Andy Papadakos

Executive Vice President

Annie Paydar

Managing Director, Member of the Executive Committee and Global Head of Human Capital

Jason Pitts

Vice President

Nate Powell

Managing Director, GA Credit

Jordan Principe

Principal, GA Credit

Shantanu Rastogi

Managing Director and Head of India

Jon Michael Reese

Vice President

Kell Reilly

Managing Director

Gary Reiner

Operating Partner

Maria Ribeiro

Vice President

Luiz Ribeiro

Managing Director

Graham Robertson

Principal

Pierre Samec

Operating Partner

Ben Sherman

Principal

Paul Stamas

Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Services

Lefei Sun

Managing Director

Justin Sunshine

Managing Director

David Swift

Managing Director, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategies

Tanzeen M. Syed

Managing Director

Varun Talukdar

Principal

Victor Taslim

Vice President

Philipp Thun-Hohenstein

Principal

Graves Tompkins

Managing Director and COO

John Toriello

Managing Director and Global Head of Portfolio Management and Due Diligence

Ben Tour

Vice President

Vinay Trivedi

Principal and Investment Team

Javier Valenzuela

Senior Associate

Robbert Vorhoff

Managing Director and Global Head of Healthcare

Matthew Wachter

Associate

Joanne Wang

Associate

Ke Wei

Managing Director

Caroline Woodworth

Principal

Leo Wouters

Managing Director, Private Credit Strategy, GA Credit

Eric Zhang

Managing Director and Head of China

Christopher Apfel

Vice President

Ziyad Baeshen

Vice President

Anthony Costa

Vice President

Past deals in Brazil

QI Tech

Series B in 2024
QI Tech is a Brazilian company that provides a comprehensive banking-as-a-service platform, specializing in financial, credit, banking, and anti-fraud services. It holds both SCD and DTVM licenses from the Brazilian Central Bank, allowing it to deliver a complete technological infrastructure for clients and partners. The company's platform integrates regulatory compliance with intelligent technology, enabling clients to securely offer payment and credit services customized to their specific business models. QI Tech's offerings include automated financial tools for debt issuance, credit analysis, and receivables management, thereby facilitating the entry and management of banking systems within the FinTech market.

QI Tech

Series B in 2023
QI Tech is a Brazilian company that provides a comprehensive banking-as-a-service platform, specializing in financial, credit, banking, and anti-fraud services. It holds both SCD and DTVM licenses from the Brazilian Central Bank, allowing it to deliver a complete technological infrastructure for clients and partners. The company's platform integrates regulatory compliance with intelligent technology, enabling clients to securely offer payment and credit services customized to their specific business models. QI Tech's offerings include automated financial tools for debt issuance, credit analysis, and receivables management, thereby facilitating the entry and management of banking systems within the FinTech market.

Arco Educacao

Post in 2023
Arco Educação is a technology-driven company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in providing a comprehensive pedagogical system for private K-12 schools. Founded in 2004, it offers curriculum solutions that encompass educational content from kindergarten through high school, available in both printed and digital formats. Arco Educação's platform aims to enhance the learning experience by incorporating technology-enabled features that cater to the diverse needs of students, teachers, administrators, and parents. The company serves a significant network of partner schools and enrolled students, focusing on delivering effective educational solutions that align with the Brazilian curriculum. Its offerings include both core curriculum and supplemental solutions, emphasizing a personalized and interactive approach to education.

Acesso

Series D in 2022
Acesso is a B2B startup based in Brazil that specializes in self-funding solutions and is recognized as one of the best IT companies to work for in the country. The company develops advanced facial recognition and identification technology aimed at enhancing document and process management. Acesso's offerings emphasize biometric authentication and digital onboarding, enabling clients to transition to paperless operations. By streamlining workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients, Acesso seeks to simplify and control relevant business processes, thereby improving efficiency and user experience.

Arco Educacao

Post in 2021
Arco Educação is a technology-driven company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in providing a comprehensive pedagogical system for private K-12 schools. Founded in 2004, it offers curriculum solutions that encompass educational content from kindergarten through high school, available in both printed and digital formats. Arco Educação's platform aims to enhance the learning experience by incorporating technology-enabled features that cater to the diverse needs of students, teachers, administrators, and parents. The company serves a significant network of partner schools and enrolled students, focusing on delivering effective educational solutions that align with the Brazilian curriculum. Its offerings include both core curriculum and supplemental solutions, emphasizing a personalized and interactive approach to education.

Acesso

Series C in 2021
Acesso is a B2B startup based in Brazil that specializes in self-funding solutions and is recognized as one of the best IT companies to work for in the country. The company develops advanced facial recognition and identification technology aimed at enhancing document and process management. Acesso's offerings emphasize biometric authentication and digital onboarding, enabling clients to transition to paperless operations. By streamlining workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients, Acesso seeks to simplify and control relevant business processes, thereby improving efficiency and user experience.

Acesso

Series B in 2020
Acesso is a B2B startup based in Brazil that specializes in self-funding solutions and is recognized as one of the best IT companies to work for in the country. The company develops advanced facial recognition and identification technology aimed at enhancing document and process management. Acesso's offerings emphasize biometric authentication and digital onboarding, enabling clients to transition to paperless operations. By streamlining workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients, Acesso seeks to simplify and control relevant business processes, thereby improving efficiency and user experience.

Neon

Series C in 2020
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

Neon

Series B in 2019
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

QuintoAndar

Series D in 2019
QuintoAndar is a digital platform that streamlines the rental process for residential real estate in Brazil, catering to both landlords and renters. Founded in February 2013 by Gabriel Braga and Andre Penha, the company is headquartered in São Paulo. QuintoAndar offers a marketplace featuring various rental listings, allowing users to schedule visits and finalize agreements without the burden of paperwork. The platform also provides rental insurance and facilitates recurring payments, eliminating the need for guarantors. By prioritizing transparency and efficiency, QuintoAndar aims to enhance the rental experience for all parties involved.

QuintoAndar

Series C in 2018
QuintoAndar is a digital platform that streamlines the rental process for residential real estate in Brazil, catering to both landlords and renters. Founded in February 2013 by Gabriel Braga and Andre Penha, the company is headquartered in São Paulo. QuintoAndar offers a marketplace featuring various rental listings, allowing users to schedule visits and finalize agreements without the burden of paperwork. The platform also provides rental insurance and facilitates recurring payments, eliminating the need for guarantors. By prioritizing transparency and efficiency, QuintoAndar aims to enhance the rental experience for all parties involved.

XP

Private Equity Round in 2016
XP Inc., established in 2001 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, operates a technology-driven financial services platform. It offers a range of services, including broker-dealer services for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, capital markets services for corporate clients, advisory services for mass-affluent and institutional clients, and wealth management services for high-net-worth clients. Additionally, XP Inc. provides XP Educação, an online financial education portal, and XP Platform, an open product platform offering access to various investment products. The company also operates an insurance brokerage service. With a focus on democratizing access to financial services, XP Inc. has been transforming the investment market in Brazil.

Pague Menos Pharmacies

Private Equity Round in 2015
Pague Menos is the first pharmacy chain with a presence in every Brazilian state, as well as the Federal District. Currently, the company has more than 820 stores and 20,000 employees, working across 300 Brazilian cities. With headquarters located in Fortaleza, Pague Menos Pharmacies has been featured prominently in Exame’s 2015 ranking of the best and biggest companies in Brazil and is the 11th biggest company in Brazil’s North and Northeast region.

Plataforma de Educação na Internet

Private Equity Round in 2014
Plataforma de Educação na Internet develops content, technology, and services for schools in Brazil. It offers various educational solutions, including textbooks, pedagogical advice, and products that integrate technology and pedagogical content. Plataforma de Educação na Internet's products include SAS Didactic Books, real estate management, training for managers and teachers, marketing advisor, magazine EducarMais, SAS evaluation system, SAS app, SASTV, SAS online task, and digital books SAS. SAS Sistema de Ensino that began operation on January 1, 2004 became Plataforma de Educação na Internet, with its headquarters in Fortaleza in Brazil.

XP

Private Equity Round in 2012
XP Inc., established in 2001 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, operates a technology-driven financial services platform. It offers a range of services, including broker-dealer services for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, capital markets services for corporate clients, advisory services for mass-affluent and institutional clients, and wealth management services for high-net-worth clients. Additionally, XP Inc. provides XP Educação, an online financial education portal, and XP Platform, an open product platform offering access to various investment products. The company also operates an insurance brokerage service. With a focus on democratizing access to financial services, XP Inc. has been transforming the investment market in Brazil.

Linx

Private Equity Round in 2011
Linx Retail provides management software solutions for the retail market in Brazil and internationally through its subsidiaries. It offers enterprise resource planning, and point of sale or point of service (POS) management software; and connectivity, electronic fund transfer, e-commerce, and customer relationship management solutions. Linx Retail also provides telecommunication services, such as transmission of voice, data, image, and sound through services of network and circuit, telephony, and other systems that include the Internet. Moreover, it offers technical support, advisory, and training services. Further, the company provides online services; and cloud and online media platforms, as well as develops and sells POS, automation software, and electronic means of payment solutions, as well as promotion engine for retail chains in the principal Latin American markets. Linx Retail offers its solutions to aesthetics and health, bookstores and gift shops, dealerships, drugstores, fashion and accessories, food service, gas stations and convenience stores, mega stores, perfumery and cosmetics, retail services, teaching and education, and telephony markets. LMI that began operation in 1985 became Linx in September 2004, with its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Peixe Urbano

Series B in 2011
Peixe Urbano is an online platform based in Florianópolis, Brazil, that allows users to discover and book deals across various sectors, including restaurants, beauty services, entertainment, and travel. Established in 2010, the platform connects consumers with local businesses, enhancing visibility and generating demand for their offerings. Peixe Urbano has gained recognition in the tech industry, having been awarded "Best International Startup of the Year" at the Crunchies Awards. By catering to individual preferences and localities, Peixe Urbano facilitates a seamless experience for users seeking discounts and promotions in multiple consumer service categories.

Privalia

Private Equity Round in 2011
Privalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of fashion and household products. Founded in 2006 by Jose Manuel Villanueva and Lucas Carne, the company operates from Barcelona, Spain, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The website allows customers to search for items based on brand name or product type, offering a diverse range of clothing for men, women, and children, including tops, jackets, shoes, and accessories. In addition to fashion, Privalia features a selection of home and décor items such as kitchenware, furniture, textiles, electronics, and leisure goods. The platform showcases products from various well-known brands, enhancing its appeal to consumers seeking quality merchandise at competitive prices.

Privalia

Series E in 2010
Privalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of fashion and household products. Founded in 2006 by Jose Manuel Villanueva and Lucas Carne, the company operates from Barcelona, Spain, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The website allows customers to search for items based on brand name or product type, offering a diverse range of clothing for men, women, and children, including tops, jackets, shoes, and accessories. In addition to fashion, Privalia features a selection of home and décor items such as kitchenware, furniture, textiles, electronics, and leisure goods. The platform showcases products from various well-known brands, enhancing its appeal to consumers seeking quality merchandise at competitive prices.

Red Ventures

Venture Round in 2010
Red Ventures is a digital media company founded in 2000 that operates a diverse portfolio of influential brands and digital platforms. With a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, the company focuses on connecting consumers with expert advice across various sectors, including financial services, health, travel, and more. Red Ventures utilizes premium content and personalized digital experiences to facilitate informed decision-making for individuals regarding important aspects of their lives. It also offers online marketing, lead generation, and sales conversion services, enhancing the effectiveness of its strategic partnerships. Key brands under its umbrella include Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com, which collectively provide valuable resources to millions of users.

Qualicorp

Private Equity Round in 2008
Qualicorp is the largest manager of collective health plans in Brazil, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits administration and management services. The company serves over 5.2 million beneficiaries, leveraging its scale to negotiate favorable terms with health operators. Qualicorp's operations encompass various segments, including private health plans, insurance brokerage, consulting, and management services, alongside supplementary health services. Additionally, it engages in medical billing, authorization of client access to healthcare networks, and specialized care management, supporting its mission to provide quality healthcare access to millions of Brazilians. Through its subsidiaries, Qualicorp plays a pivotal role in enhancing the healthcare landscape in Brazil.

ProPay

Private Equity Round in 2000
ProPay Brasil Ltda is a Brazilian company founded in 1999, specializing in outsourcing services for Human Resources processes. Based in São Paulo, ProPay provides a range of solutions, including payroll services, benefit management, and cloud automation technologies. The company focuses on improving business outcomes through integrated management solutions and offers legal support to ensure compliance with labor laws. By leveraging technology, ProPay aims to enhance employee productivity and satisfaction, positioning itself as a key player in the human capital management sector.

DLocal

DLocal operates a payments technology platform aimed at facilitating online payments in emerging markets, primarily for global e-commerce companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, the company offers over 900 payment methods across more than 40 countries. DLocal's primary goal is to bridge the payments innovation gap between global enterprises and customers in these high-growth regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its platform, One dLocal, allows global merchants to efficiently handle both pay-in and pay-out transactions, enabling them to reach billions of underserved consumers. The company generates revenue by charging merchants fees for its payment processing services, with a significant portion of its income derived from operations in Brazil.
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