Kaeté Investimentos is a private equity firm founded in 2011. We specialize in minority growth equity investments in middle market companies that (i) have low-income consumers as their target market, (ii) have a relevant social and economic impact on low-income families and cooperatives located on underpriveleged communities with scarce opportunities for jobs or entrepreneurial acitivities, and/or (iii) promote a better and more sustainable use of natural resources.
OUR VALUES
IMPACT THEMES AND INDICATORS
Kaeté Investimentos’ team has a combined experience of more than 50 years in the financial and business markets. Our team is experienced in managing funds, including private equity and venture capital funds, and has closed 17 transactions totalling US$ 380 million (more than R$ 1.1 billion including co-investments and debt) in the last 10 years.
All members participate in the management of the company, with effective participation in the value creation process in the portfolio companies acting as members of specific committees (finance, M&A, operations) and as Board members. Activities performed in the last 10 years include business plan development, structuring and negotiating of short and long term financing with local and international financial institutions, analysis and negotiation of acquisitions, among others.
In addition to that, Kaeté Investimentos’ team has extensive experience with sustainability issues working with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and in the development of sustainable businesses (planted and native forest management, processed food, timber and non timber products).
Finally, we have developed a long term relationship with a multitude of partner organizations whom we can leverage in our due diligences and during our investment process:
- Legal services partners include BMA, Machado Meyer, Mundie, Motta Fernandes, and others
- Auditing and accounting services partners include Ernst & Young, Price, KPMG, Deloitte and Master Auditores
- Software and ERP providers partners include Sankhya, SAP One and Atak Sistemas
- Additional partners include consultants and advisers with specific expertise or regional experience
MEET THE TEAM
Our multidisciplinary team has complementary experience in finance, business management and consulting in the regions where we operate and where we have maintain a strong business network.
Otávio Ottoni
MBA (Harvard)
Founding Partner
São Paulo
Luis Fernando Laranja
M.Sc.; Dr.Sc. Animal Science (USP)
Founding Partner
São Paulo
Nataniel Simon
B.Sc. Computer Engineering (USP)
Partner
São Paulo
Armando Pironel
MBA (Fund. Don Cabral), M.Sc (USP)
Partner
Belém
Edson Nogueira da Silva
B.A. Business (UNASP)
Associate
São Paulo
OUR AFFILIATIONS
Kaeté Investimentos is a signatory of UN Principles for Responsible Investment since 2011. As signatories to the PRI, we commit to the following:
- Principle 1: We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
- Principle 2: We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
- Principle 3: We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
- Principle 4: We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
- Principle 5: We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
- Principle 6: We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.