FUNDEPAR
Venture capitalBelo Horizonte · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Fundepar invests at the intersection of science, capital, and market, structuring opportunities emerging from universities, research centers, and innovation hubs. It focuses on deep tech and impact businesses at early stages, particularly those originating in academic and research settings where technology is a competitive differentiator. Through vehicles such as the Seed4Science fund and the Arapy impact program (aligned with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals), the firm combines qualified deal origination, active governance, and strategic support for portfolio companies, aiming to reduce technological risk and accelerate the maturation of knowledge-intensive assets while mobilizing capital for strategic agendas.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 2 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1Biotech ×1FoodTech ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:Brazil×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCellva creates natural ingredients from Brazilian agricultural supply chains using proprietary technology to transform raw materials into food-grade solutions.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechNew Materials
Sérgio Pinto(CEO)inFelipe Ricci(CFO)inGabriela Dal Vesco(Director of Operations and Customer Services)inRenata Ramos(Director of Marketing & Growth)in
Co-investorsAIR CapitalProVeg IncubatorRumbo Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does FUNDEPAR invest at?
- FUNDEPAR invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is FUNDEPAR's typical check size?
- FUNDEPAR typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does FUNDEPAR focus on?
- FUNDEPAR focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is FUNDEPAR located?
- FUNDEPAR is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, BR.
- Does FUNDEPAR lead rounds?
- Yes, FUNDEPAR leads investment rounds.
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