Performa Investimentos

What is Performa Investimentos?

Performa Investimentos, known as FORS Capital, is a Sao Paulo-based venture capital and private equity firm that plays a key role in shaping the venture landscape in Brazil.

They operate with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) impact focus, offering growth capital as they manage the Brazilian Sustainable Fund, noted to be the country's inaugural fund of its kind. With a keen eye on the middle-market segment, they target innovative and high-growth companies that are not just financially promising but also offer sustainable returns. Their investment strategy is oriented towards the life sciences and mobile industries, alongside other sectors that align with their ethos of combined financial acumen and commitment to sustainability.

Performa Investimentos is dedicated to forging long-term partnerships with the companies they invest in, providing not just monetary support but also knowledge. Their investment parameters range from a minimum of $3,000,000 to a maximum of $20,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $10,000,000, covering the phases from Seed to Series B funding rounds. They embody the spirit of the Roman goddess Fors Fortuna, representing prosperity and good fortune, and hold fast to their mottoes 'FORSustainability, FORSocial, FORSuccess'.

The methodology is centered on investing in scenarios where the utilization of natural resources is balanced with the drive towards financial success, indicating a future-minded approach to business development. It is their goal to partner with entities that aim for more than just quantitative financial results but also make a meaningful environmental and societal impact.

What they say:

We are an investment management company specialized in the Brazilian market.

What we look for: We invest in various sectors through venture capital and private equity.