Crivo Ventures

Crivo Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on creating value and improving people's lives through technology. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in seed and pre-seed stages, across various sectors. Their mission is to empower entrepreneurs who are addressing significant challenges and creating value in the region.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes a founder-centric approach, connecting entrepreneurs with a multidisciplinary team that offers diverse expertise and networks. Crivo Ventures is committed to being transparent, responsive, and empathetic, fostering strong relationships with founders. Their portfolio includes companies like Dinerama, a data analytics app for consumer product goods companies; Zarv, an insurtech platform for reducing operational risks; and Agroforte, an agfintech specializing in microcredit for small livestock and dairy producers.

Crivo Ventures' team comprises professionals with extensive experience in various industries. Sergio Marques, the founder, has a background in computer engineering and has held significant positions in companies such as Ipiranga, Atlantic, and Banco Pactual. He also served as the CFO of Grupo Globo, overseeing the investment committee and leading the creation of Globo Ventures. Andrea Varella, a partner, has nearly 30 years of experience in financial markets, including roles in offshore funds, private banking, and wealth management at BTG Pactual and Banco Icatu. She was also a founding partner of two independent asset management firms in Brazil, Direcional and Paineiras.

Crivo Ventures' approach combines a deep understanding of the Latin American market with a commitment to technological innovation, aiming to drive positive transformation within the region's entrepreneurial landscape.