Insper Angels
Angel networkSão Paulo · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Insper Angels operates an angel investor network built and managed by Insper alumni, with over 450 angel investors and more than 35 active members from diverse backgrounds. Beyond capital, members contribute networking and targeted mentorship to support entrepreneurs. The network sources deals through an online application, dealflow selection, a hybrid Pitch Night event, and an investment committee of interested members before investing in startups. It aims to build quality networking among members, share experiences and opportunities, let less-experienced investors learn from more-experienced ones, and access deals not otherwise available in the market. It is hosted at Insper's Paulo Cunha Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×3Consumer ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:Brazil×3
Investments · 4 tracked
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Fintech
Co-investorsLIV CapitalPatria Investments
Globo.com is a Brazilian web portal offering news, sports, entertainment, and streaming content, including regional and national coverage.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAlexia VenturesAstella
Terra is a Brazilian web portal offering news, sports, entertainment, horoscopes, email, and lifestyle content, along with services like betting and an astral chart.
Media & Entertainment
EXAME is a Brazilian business journalism outlet that publishes news, analysis, and a print magazine covering business, economy, technology, and markets.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsAstellaCuritiba Angels
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Insper Angels invest at?
- Insper Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Insper Angels focus on?
- Insper Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Insper Angels located?
- Insper Angels is headquartered in São Paulo, BR.
- Who does Insper Angels co-invest with?
- Insper Angels most often shares deals with Astella, Alexia Ventures, Curitiba Angels, among 5 tracked co-investors.
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