The addition of venture capital and private equity specialists João Busin, Juliana Maluf and Beatriz Seixas from TozziniFreire in May 2024 has significantly strengthened Demarest Advogados‘ position in the VC space. The team advises venture capital funds, investors, and start-ups on a range of investments, restructuring, exits, and portfolio management mandates. Busin brings over 20 years of experience in M&A and alternative investments, assisting both local and international investors, while Maluf is known for her extensive expertise in VC matters. Seixas combines experience in both M&A and VC transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘I would especially recommend partners Juliana Maluf, Beatriz Seixas and João Busin.'
‘Partner Ana Carolina Audi brilliantly led CVC and venture building operations associated with our services. It was very difficult to find a professional who could adequately bridge the gap between VC investments and the migration to professionalisation and adaptation of traditional financial metrics and commercial terms more characteristic of operations between multinational strategic and consolidation companies. Ana Carolina was creative, with independent thinking and led strategic decisions that made the deal possible.'
Key clients
- CSN Inova Ventures
- Oaktree
- Intento
- MSW
- BB Ventures
- DNA Capital
- Softbank
- Banco Neon
- Viveo
- Left Lane Capital
- Bond
- Bicycle
Work highlights
Advised Bond on the Series C equity financing round of Asaas, a Brazilian fintech that offers solutions to automate and optimise the financial management of companies.
Advised BOND III, L.P. on the Series B equity financing round of CRMBônus, a Brazilian start-up that operates as a customer relationship management (CRM) consultancy and giftback platform.
Advised Bicycle Capital on the Series B equity financing round of Cayena, a Brazilian start-up that operates a platform for purchasing supplies for restaurants, pizzerias, butchers, markets, dark kitchens and commercial kitchens in general.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ana Carolina Audi
Other key lawyers
João Busin; Juliana Maluf; Beatriz Seixas; Bárbara Queiroz