What stage does Gera Capital invest at?

Gera Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.

What sectors does Gera Capital focus on?

Gera Capital focuses on EdTech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.

Where is Gera Capital located?

Gera Capital is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, BR.

Gera Capital

Growth equity

Rio de Janeiro · Seed–Growth · 13 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Gera Capital seeks growth-stage businesses led by exceptional entrepreneurs who address meaningful market problems and have strong fundamentals and long-term competitive advantages. Taking a long-term perspective, the firm actively manages a focused portfolio, working closely with company leadership to accelerate topline growth, attract and retain talent, build strong governance, and drive innovation. Historically concentrated in education and health, the firm is now open to opportunities across a variety of sectors as it explores new promising businesses.

Invests inEdTech Healthtech Sector AgnosticBrazil

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Seed–Growth

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BR

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2010

AUM

$200M

Tracked investments

Team · 13 people

from the firm's website & public directories

Rafaela Dantas· Founding Partner· Rio de Janeiro

Co-founding partner of Gera Capital, part of a team with deep knowledge of the Brazilian market across financial and corporate domains.

Duda Falcão· Founding Partner· Rio de Janeiroin

Co-founding partner of Gera Capital, part of a team with deep knowledge of the Brazilian market across financial and corporate domains.

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Rafaela Dantas Rodenburg· Founding Partner

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Bruno Elias· Partner· Rio de Janeiroin

A partner at Gera since 2023 and President of Grupo Salta since 2013, he previously worked in equities at Banco Opportunity and led Colégio Pensi. He holds an Engineering degree from IME and a master's in economics and business management from FGV.

Jorge Paulo Lemann· Partner

A partner at Gera since 2010, he founded Banco Garantia and co-founded 3G Capital, playing a key role in transforming AmBev, Burger King, and Heinz. He is a leading Brazilian philanthropist and holds an Economics degree from Harvard University.

Leila Orenstein· Partner· Rio de Janeiroin 𝕏

A partner at Gera since 2012 and member of its founding team, she previously worked at Gávea Investimentos and consulted for Brilliant in Silicon Valley. She holds an Economics degree from PUC-Rio and attended Harvard Business School's PLD program.

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Thiago Figueira· Partner· Rio de Janeiroin

A partner at Gera since 2024 who joined in 2023, he previously worked on M&A at Grupo Salta Educação and in business development at Prumo Logística. He holds a Production Engineering degree from UFRJ and an MBA in Corporate Finance from FGV.

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Victoria Mesquita· Partner· Rio de Janeiroin

A partner at Gera since 2020 who first joined as an intern in 2018, she previously worked in commercial operations at brMalls. She holds an Economics degree from FGV.

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Carolina Spector· Investment Intern· Rio de Janeiroin

An intern on Gera's investment team since August 2024, currently studying Production Engineering at UFF. She previously worked in private equity at Gaman Capital and graduated from Escola Eleva in 2020.

Guilherme Geller· Investment Intern· Rio de Janeiroin

An intern on Gera's investment team since May 2025, currently studying Production Engineering at PUC-Rio. He previously worked in the credit department at JGP and attended Escola Eleva.

Maria Fernanda Leuzinger· Investment Intern· Rio de Janeiro, Brazilin

An intern on Gera's investment team since February 2025, currently studying Production Engineering at PUC-Rio. She graduated from Escola Eleva in 2021.

Patricia Tepedino· Investor Relations· Rio de Janeiroin

Joined Gera in May 2024 leading investor relations. She was the first employee at Escola Eleva and previously a partner at Gustavo Tepedino Advogados and attorney at Mattos Filho. She holds a Law degree from PUC-Rio and master's in International Law from Université Paris II.

Nicholas Alexander· Investment Analyst· Rio de Janeiroin

A member of Gera's investment team since August 2022, starting as an intern. He holds an Economics degree from PUC-Rio.

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Investments · 4 tracked

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Grupo Salta

Brazil's largest network of basic education schools, with 130,000 students across 178 units and 22 brands; includes the LIV socio-emotional curriculum.

Grupo Vitus

A group of 12 orthopedics and traumatology clinics in Brazil focused on both treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Gera Capital invest at?: Gera Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Gera Capital focus on?: Gera Capital focuses on EdTech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Gera Capital located?: Gera Capital is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, BR.

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