Helmsman Capital

About The Fund

Helmsman Capital, also known as FIR Capital, is a venture capital fund headquartered in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The firm specializes in investments in various stages of companies' development including Seed, Startup, Early Stage, and Expansion phases. They particularly focus on equity investments, targeting innovative and high-growth potential companies in diverse industries. FIR Capital not only provides capital to the companies they invest in, but they also aim to create value by leveraging their expertise and network. They operate multiple funds, including Fundo Biotec e Cincias da Vida, Fundo Santa Catarina, and Fundo Sul Inovao, as well as offering financial advisory services in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Advisory for Sell-side, Buy-side and Debt Alliances. The firm is built on principles of constant innovation, meritocracy, and the appreciation of entrepreneurial efforts that identify extraordinary opportunities and execute them with discipline. FIR Capital strives to achieve competitive advantage and invests heavily in people, nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship and continuous learning. They distinguish themselves through their deep understanding of the Brazilian business environment, which is marked by unique and challenging characteristics. This expertise allows FIR Capital to navigate critical situations and utilize the nature of the market to the advantage of their investments, with the goal of expanding their horizons and realizing significant accomplishments in the market.