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The venture capital practice at B/Luz, which ‘stands out for its combination of technical excellence, personalised service, and a deep understanding of the client’s needs’, offers assistance with financing rounds, structuring CVC initiatives, and regulatory issues. The group, instructed by venture capital and investment funds, start-ups, and technology companies, is active across various sectors, including retail, financial services, and technology. Co-head  Felipe Baptista Luz acts for angel investors and investment funds on investment rounds. He oversees the department with Rafael Peixoto Abal, noted for his experience in investments involving the tech sector, and Lia Esposito Roston. Other key practitioners in the team include Marcela Vieira Marconi and Lucian Rocha. Adriana Gomes Dos Santos is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm stands out for its combination of technical excellence, personalised service, and a deep understanding of the client’s needs. The team demonstrates high technical capacity, with specialised lawyers who offer strategic legal solutions aligned with our business model.'

  • 'The service is always agile, proactive, and with a strong sense of partnership, which contributes to a relationship of trust and legal security. Unlike many firms that adopt a more traditional and bureaucratic approach, this one stands out for its commitment to innovation and the search for effective and customised solutions. The ability to anticipate challenges and propose strategies adapted to our sector is a differential that adds real value to our operation.'

  • ‘Within the firm's team, the professional who stands out the most in our service is Marcela Vieira Marconi, who has been our main point of contact. Her agility in resolving demands, cordiality in relationships and in-depth technical knowledge make her a great differentiator in the legal support we receive. In addition, her proactivity and clear communication skills ensure that all issues are handled efficiently and accurately, providing security to our team.'

  • ‘B/Luz has a very competent venture capital team with professionals who know the ins and outs of the VC market, having already worked on several transactions between investors and start-ups. I have great confidence in the work of the B/Luz team.’

  • ‘B/Luz has a multidisciplinary team, available, and with qualified people. The big difference is the technical capacity of the team and the quality and punctuality of the delivery.’

  • ‘The firm is very committed to doing work tailored to the client's needs.’

Key clients

  • Terracotta Ventures
  • AB Seed Ventures
  • Suzano S.A.
  • O Boticário
  • E3 Negócios
  • Viajanet
  • Prop Equity
  • Nagro
  • Angra Partners
  • Banca Digital
  • Involves Tecnologia
  • Ectare

Work highlights

Advised O Boticário on the restructuring of the Terms and Conditions of its start-up acceleration programme.
Advised Suzano on its investment in Entropic, a start-up that combines innovation with sustainability.

Practice head

Luis Felipe Baptista Luz; Rafael Peixoto Abal; Lia Esposito Roston

Other key lawyers

Marcela Vieira Marconi; Lucian Rocha