
Time: 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
SÃO PAULO AS A FINANCIAL AND INNOVATION HUB:
venture capital, fintech, AI and opportunities for family offices

MODERATOR
Tiago Bellodi Costa
Portfolio Manager
XP Asset Management

SPEAKER
Jeronimo Ferrer
Business Development
Bitfinex
TOPIC
1. São Paulo as a venture capital hub in Latin America: access to innovation and high-quality deal flow
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Consolidation of local and international funds with a presence in the city
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Vibrant startup ecosystem across stages (seed to growth)
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Co-investment opportunities for family offices alongside leading GPs
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Privileged access to innovation with asymmetric return potential
2. Fintech as a driver of financial disruption: inclusion, efficiency, and new business models
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Expansion of digital payments, alternative credit, and banking-as-a-service
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Partnerships between traditional banks and startups
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Innovation-friendly regulatory environment (open finance, instant payments, etc.)
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Opportunities for direct investment and via specialized funds
3. Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation: capturing value in the new economy
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AI applications across financial services, healthcare, retail, and logistics
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Scalability of data-driven business models
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Technology infrastructure and talent as critical success factors
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Early-stage vs. growth-stage investment strategies in tech companies
4. Family offices as catalysts for innovation: flexibility, patient capital, and long-term vision
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Participation in venture capital, private equity, and direct investments
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Building portfolios with exposure to technology and disruption
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Balancing risk, liquidity, and returns in innovative assets
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Developing strategic partnerships with founders and fund managers
5. Global integration: São Paulo as a bridge between international capital and Latin American innovation
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Attracting foreign investors to the local ecosystem
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Brazilian startups expanding into global markets
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Connectivity with international tech and capital hubs
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Geographic diversification and arbitrage opportunities for institutional investors and families