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Meet our Team

Learn more about the BTG Pactual Private Capital team.

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About us

We have a team specialized in Private Capital, composed of professionals dedicated to analyzing funds, portfolio companies, and new opportunities. In addition to the Investment Team, our structure includes an Investor Relations Team that maintains close relationships with investors, provides the necessary support and ensures the delivery of high-quality materials. We also have a dedicated Operations and Structuring Team that supports day-to-day activities and transaction execution. Today, we operate across several sectors, with a presence in Latin America and other global markets.

Timeline

  • 2005

    Vintage I: FIP Brazil Energy

    Launched in 2005, FIP Brazil Energy was one of the first funds in Brazil focused on the development of energy generation and transmission projects.

    2011

    Infrastructure Franchise

    After serving as a Senior Investment Officer for Infrastructure at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Renato Mazzola became responsible for the BTGP infrastructure franchise.

    2012

    Co-investment Vallvidrera & Cadí Tunnels

    Seeking opportunities in the global market, the team invested in a road infrastructure asset in Spain, generating a return of 3x the invested capital.

    2013

    Vintage II: BTG Pactual Infrastructure II

    We raised the first infrastructure fund managed by Renato Mazzola. The local vehicle returned more than 4x the invested capital.

    2015

    Vintage III: BTG Pactual Chile Infrastructure FI

    The Investment Team was selected by the largest pension funds in Chile to manage a fund with assets in Chile and Bolivia.

    2016

    Private Equity Franchise

    Renato Mazzola took over the Private Equity division at BTG Pactual, replacing the previous team with the goal of improving the franchise's performance.

    2018

    Venture Capital franchise

    The team launched its Venture Capital strategy through proprietary investments and the startup accelerator program, Boostlab.

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    2020

    Vintage IV: BTG Pactual FIP Vulcan

    The fund was structured as a proprietary vehicle focused on consolidation, operational optimization, and value creation in thermoelectric assets in Brazil.

    2020

    Vintage V: BTG Pactual Real Economy

    The Investment Team launched a new Private Equity franchise, raising R$ 1.4 billion. The fund focuses on investing in resilient sectors of the real economy.

    2020

    Vintage VI: BTG Pactual Infrastructure Dividends

    We raised R$ 827 million through a new infrastructure strategy. The FIP-IE became the listed fund that distributed the highest dividends in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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    2021

    Vintage VII: BTG Pactual Impact Investments

    We launched a strategy focused on generating positive environmental and social impact alongside strong financial returns.

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    2021

    Co-investment V.tal

    We established a co-investment vehicle for V.tal with local and international investors, representing one of the largest digital infrastructure transactions in Latin America.

    2021

    Co-investment Beontag

    A co-investment vehicle was raised for Beontag, a multinational company specializing in adhesive labels and RFID solutions.

    2022

    Vintage VIII: BTG Pactual Real Economy II

    We raised the second fund of the Real Economy franchise, continuing the strategy of investing in resilient sectors of Brazil's real economy. A total of R$ 1.6 billion was raised.

    2022

    BTG Pactual FIA Listed Opportunities

    We launched a strategy that applies our recognized Private Equity approach to publicly traded companies. With a target return of IPCA + 20%, the fund remains open for investment.

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    2023

    Vintage IX: BTG Pactual Infrastructure III

    We launched a new infrastructure fund aligned with the guidelines of the franchise's previous vehicle, featuring diversified operations across Brazil's main sectors. Approximately R$ 1.7 billion was raised.

    2024

    Grande Sertão Co-Investment

    We launched a new co-investment vehicle to invest in Grande Sertão, with the objective of building and operating three transmission line projects awarded in the ANEEL auction.

    2025

    Cosan Co-investment

    Investment in Cosan, one of the largest business groups in Brazil, which includes five subsidiaries: Rumo, Compass, Moove, Radar and Raízen – all leaders in their respective segments.

Global presence

We have a diversified portfolio with a presence in Latin America, Europe, Asia and North America.

Invested assets

Below are the assets that make up our Private Capital portfolio, selected based on rigorous analysis criteria and aligned with our investment strategies.

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  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
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Private Capital Team

Meet the professionals who make up our team.

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Renato Mazzola

Managing Partner of BTG Pactual, Head of Infrastructure, Private Equity, Impact Investments and Venture Capital, and member of the firm's Operating Committee. Former Senior Investment Officer in the Infrastructure Division at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and former professional at JPMorgan Chase, with 27 years of experience.

Investment Team

  • Rodrigo Alves, man with short dark hair, light dress shirt, slightly smiling, looking forward.

    Rodrigo Alves

    Managing Director Partner

    Former COO of the illiquid assets area at BTGP, with 21 years of experience.

  • Daniel Epstein, man with dark curly hair, beard, light blue dress shirt, smiling, looking forward.

    Daniel Epstein

    Partner

    Former Equity Research at BTG and Morgan Stanley, with 16 years of experience.

  • João Sá, man with short dark hair, light blue dress shirt, smiling, looking forward.

    João Sá

    Partner

    Former professional in Credit and Structuring at BTGP, with 17 years of experience.

  • Michael Timmermann, man with medium wavy light brown hair, light dress shirt, smiling, looking forward.

    Michael Timmermann

    Partner

    Former CBDO of Latin America Power (portfolio company), with 18 years of experience.

  • Kauê Silva, man with short dark hair, beard, glasses, light blue dress shirt, smiling, looking forward.

    Kauê Silva

    Partner

    Former Investment Banking professional at Banco Fator, with 12 years of experience.

  • Barne Laureano, man with short gray hair, glasses, neutral expression, Executive Director.

    Barne Laureano

    Executive Director

    Former founding partner of LM Engenharia, with 50 years of experience.

  • João Moreno, man with short brown hair, slight smile, Executive Director.

    João Moreno

    Executive Director

    Former executive Citigroup and Rio Bravo Investimentos, with 21 years of experience.

  • Thiago Sendelbach, man with medium-length dark hair, serious expression, Executive Director.

    Thiago Sendelbach

    Executive Director

    Former executive at BNP Paribas and Dresdner Bank executive, with 24 years of experience.

  • Matteus Marchioni, man with short dark hair, short beard, wearing a light-colored dress shirt, smiling, Executive Director.

    Matteus Marchioni

    Executive Director

    Former Private Equity executive at Southern Cross Group, with 9 years of experience.

  • Gabriela Lima, woman with long dark hair, broad smile, Director.

    Gabriela Lima

    Director

    Former Wealth Management executive at BTG Pactual and Exame, with 11 years of experience.

  • Victor Santini, man with short dark hair, light stubble, light-colored collared shirt, slight smile, Associate Director.

    Victor Santini

    Associate Director

    Engineering graduate from the State University of Campinas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas), with 5 years of experience.

  • Marcelo Lefevre, man with medium-length dark hair, light stubble, light-colored collared shirt, slight smile, Associate Director.

    Marcelo Lefevre

    Associate Director

    Graduated in Environmental Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (Escola Politécnica da USP), with 4 years of experience.

  • Arthur Haj, man with dark hair, short beard, round glasses, light-colored shirt, neutral expression, Analyst.

    Arthur Haj

    Analyst

    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Insper, with 3 years of experience.

  • João Pedro Coelho, man with dark hair, beard, rectangular glasses, light-colored shirt, neutral expression, Analyst.

    João Pedro Coelho

    Analyst

    Economics student at Insper, with 1 year of experience.

  • Bruno Sicherle, young man with dark wavy hair, clean-shaven, slight smile, Intern.

    Bruno Sicherle

    Intern

    Economics student at Insper, with 1 year of experience.

  • Matias Cury, intern, with short dark hair, wearing a blue dress shirt, neutral expression, looking forward.

    Matias Cury

    Intern

    Business Administration student at Fundação Getulio Vargas, in his first year of experience.

  • Luiz Nascentes, intern, with dark curly hair, black-framed glasses, wearing a light gray dress shirt, neutral expression.

    Luiz Nascentes

    Intern

    Engineering student at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, in his first year of experience.

Investor Relations Team

  • Bernardo Guimarães, with mustache and beard, wearing a white shirt.

    Bernardo Guimarães

    Partner

    Former Head of Institutional Distribution, with 16 years of experience.

  • Vanessa Dayan, smiling, with long dark hair, wearing a black turtleneck top.

    Vanessa Dayan

    Director

    Director of Investor Relations. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Fundação Getulio Vargas and has 6 years of experience.

  • Victor Silveira, smiling, with beard, wearing a light-colored shirt.

    Victor Silveira

    Associate Director

    Graduated in Business Administration from the Fundação Getulio Vargas, with 4 years of experience.

  • Patricia Watts, smiling, with long dark hair.

    Patricia Watts

    Associate Director

    Graduated in Business Administration from the University of York, with 17 years of experience.

  • Marlyn Picciotto, smiling, with long light-colored hair, gold earrings, and dark blazer.

    Marlyn Picciotto

    Analyst

    Graduated in Business Administration from the Fundação Getulio Vargas, with 2 years of experience.

  • Marina Dantas, smiling, with long light-colored hair.

    Marina Dantas

    Analyst

    Graduated in Public Administration from the Fundação Getulio Vargas, with 2 years of experience.

Operation and Structuring Team

Erick Arruda, with dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, slightly smiling, looking forward.

Erick Arruda

Executive Director

Former COO of the Liquids and Commodities Area at BTGP, with 16 years of experience.

Anna King, with long dark hair, wearing a dark blouse, smiling broadly, looking at the camera.

Anna King

Associate Director

Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), with 5 years of experience.

João Botelho, with short dark hair.

João Botelho

Intern

Mechanical Engineering student at Poli-USP, in his first year of experience.

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Contact

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