Arthur Alves
InvestorSenior Associate at Gerdau Next Ventures · Member of the Board of Advisors at Insper Angels
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
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About
Arthur Alves is Senior Manager of Strategic Planning at Grupo Boticário, where he develops long-term corporate strategy and identifies growth opportunities across adjacent markets. Over 11 years, he has led strategic planning and corporate venture capital initiatives at Grupo Boticário, Gerdau, and Grupo Souza Lima, and has advised corporations including BTG, BRF, Vibra, and Santander on corporate venture strategy. His experience encompasses closing $500M+ in investment deals, managing venture funds with lead investments ranging from $3M–$20M, and serving as board member or observer at multiple portfolio companies including Instacasa and Cubbo.
Experience
- Grupo BoticárioSenior Manager Strategic Planningcurrent2024 — presentSão Paulo, Brazil
- Insper AngelsMember of the Board of Advisorscurrent2023 — presentSão Paulo
- GerdauSenior Manager Strategic Planning | Fund Manager and M&A2023 — 2024São Paulo, Brazil
- GerdauCorporate Venture Capital & Investor2022 — 2023São Paulo, Brasil
- CubboBoard Observer2023 — 2024
- InstaCasaBoard Observer2022 — 2024São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- aifleetBoard Observer2024Austin, Texas, United States
- ACE CortexInnovation Leader | Corporate Venture Capital Manager2021São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
- EasyFrontFounder2020 — 2021São Paulo, Brazil
- Grupo Souza LimaCorporate Venture Capital and innovation2018 — 2020São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Grupo Souza LimaProduct Manager2018Greater São Paulo Area
- Grupo Souza LimaSubsidiary General Management (Integral Segurança)2015 — 2018Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brasil
- Procter & GambleSales Supervisor2014Paraná (Londrina)
- Procter & GambleTrade Marketing Intern2013 — 2014Greater São Paulo Area
- Insper Jr. ConsultingConsultant2011Greater São Paulo Area
Skills & more
English11Investor RelationsFundraisingBusiness ModelingInvestmentsInvestment Advisory ServicesMarketing IntelligenceBusiness DevelopmentCapital AllocationStrategic M&ASell SideFinancial Modeling
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Buy-sideCorporate StrategyMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Corporate Venture CapitalCorporate FinanceValuationStart-up VenturesRetailConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Strategic PlanningStrategyPlanejamento estratégicoLanguages Inglês · Português
- Business English & English Proficiency — Kaplan Business School
- Venture Deals Spring 2021 — Kauffman Fellows
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Arthur Alves?
- Arthur Alves is Senior Manager of Strategic Planning at Grupo Boticário, where he develops long-term corporate strategy and identifies growth opportunities across adjacent markets. Over 11 years, he has led strategic planning and corporate venture capital initiatives at Grupo Boticário, Gerdau, and Grupo Souza Lima, and has advised corporations including BTG, BRF, Vibra, and Santander on corporate venture strategy. His experience encompasses closing $500M+ in investment deals, managing venture funds with lead investments ranging from $3M–$20M, and serving as board member or observer at multiple portfolio companies including Instacasa and Cubbo.
- Where does Arthur Alves work?
- Arthur Alves is Senior Associate at Gerdau Next Ventures.
- What check size does Arthur Alves write?
- Arthur Alves typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Arthur Alves go to school?
- Arthur Alves studied at Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (MBA in Finance, Corporate Finance); Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Product Strategy); Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Bachelor's degree, Administração).
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Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management842
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