Strategic Fuel for
Early-Stage Growth
THE ATAHENIAN
Athenian Growth Capital is a fund specializing in strategic capital for Brazilian companies in advanced stages of development, focusing on those that already have proven products/services and strong growth potential. Our thesis is to provide not only capital, but also strategic guidance to help companies overcome operational challenges and achieve sustainable long-term growth.
We are committed to a collaborative approach. Our team works hand-in-hand with our portfolio companies to enhance operational management, instill a culture of data-driven decision-making, and elevate corporate governance. We leverage our extensive network to unlock new avenues for growth, ensuring our partners not only challenge the status quo, but also achieve the next level of market leadership.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Companies in Development
Validated products/services
Solid financial metrics
Reference technical team
Promising industries
Investment and Strategic Consulting
Strategy guidance and implementation
Operational insights
Strategic capital contribution
Acquisition of up to 30% of the company
Generation
of value
Proximity to strategic people and network of experts
Support in the exit strategy, with a liquidity horizon of 3 to 5 years
Governance structuring accelerating access to capital
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Addressable Markets
We intend to invest in companies that operate in addressable markets exceeding R$5 billion, which offer significant opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and substantial investments, and where no competitor holds more than 40% of market share.
Strategic Markets
We target companies in fragmented and expanding industries, with a focus on the B2B, B2C and B2B2C segments. We place emphasis on businesses that can benefit from our management expertise and our relationship network.
Business Profile
We look for companies that are references in their segments, with qualified technical teams, willing to innovate and invest, and that have already gone through the validation phase of their products or services.
Financial Health
We look for financially healthy companies that have already exceeded R$10 million in revenue, that are cash generators and have low leverage ratios. In addition, they enable synergy gains from the moment the fund's strategies are implemented.
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
Artificial intelligence and preventive medicine
Marisa.Care is your preventive medicine solution that enables better clinical outcomes for patients, revenue generation and leads for healthcare providers, reduced claims and cost prediction for healthcare operators and managers.
Advanced Digestive Endoscopy Center
Founded in 2016, Gastrocentro seeks to offer the best care with modern equipment and a qualified team, specialized in digestive endoscopy, gastroenterology and surgery. Its mission is to expand access to quality services to serve the community.
OUR TEAM
Gabriela Teles
She holds a degree in Economics from IBMEC MG, with a specialization in International Business from EU Business School Barcelona, and is certified in the Latin America Leadership Program at Georgetown University. She is currently a partner at Livraria Leitura group, where she serves as President of the Import Committee, Store Supervisor, and Strategic Consultant in the areas of Purchasing, Marketing, and People.
John Victor Inneco
Physician, specialist in Business Strategy from Harvard Business School. He is the Coordinator of Innovation in Health at Dasa, co-founder of the health tech Marisa Care and CEO of the hemodynamic clinic chain Incor. In addition, he works as Lead Organizer at TEDx Belo Horizonte.
Augusto Figueiredo
Graduated in Accounting Sciences from IBMEC MG, where he participated in IFS, Ibmec Financial Society, as Training Director. He worked in the M&A and financial consulting area at Impacto Hub, being responsible for several renowned projects.