We transform businesses with strategy, experience, and M&A excellence.

More than financial advisors, we are strategists with real-world management experience

Founded by partners with extensive executive experience in large corporations and international markets, Biz Invest combines the technical precision of a boutique firm with the perspective of those who have led major organizations.

We work with companies looking to grow, raise capital, reposition themselves in the market, or execute a secure change of control. Our focus is on well-structured transactions that respect the entrepreneur's legacy and ensure security, liquidity, and continuity.

Our numbers reflect our achievements

Decades of accumulated experience, hundreds of deals executed, and a consistent track record of value creation for entrepreneurs and investors.

80+

Transactions completed

$30bn+

in transaction value

30+

years of M&A experience

40+

years of management experience

Companies that leveraged Biz Invest's intelligence

Strategic decisions demand going further.

Biz Invest conducts mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising through a strategic and personalized approach, combining technical rigor and a long-term vision with close involvement from partners at all stages of the transaction.

Experience that protects value

Our partners have been on both sides of the table as managers, advisors, and investors. This practical experience allows us to anticipate risks and align expectations to protect the value built over years, ensuring security during the most sensitive moments of negotiation.

Strategy combined with execution

We don't just deliver diagnoses or reports; we actively participate in all stages of the operation. From preparation to valuation, and from negotiation to post-M&A integration, we follow the process through to the end because strategy only yields results when well executed.

Trust, confidentiality, and independence

M&A processes demand absolute discretion and technical independence. We operate with complete confidentiality and interests aligned with the client, preserving the reputation, relationships, and legacy of those who built the business through a firm stance in negotiations.

Meet our team

We have a highly qualified team, from partners to business analysts. Our main project leaders are:

Renato Barcellos Guimarães
Partner – Beverages and Retail

A qualified investor and advisor to major companies. He was CEO of Coca-Cola operations in several states and of Matte Leão, and has extensive experience in the beverage and retail sectors.

João Luiz Castanheira
Partner - Beverages and Agribusiness

A serial entrepreneur, he led the sale of Sucos Mais and Trop Frutas to The Coca-Cola Company. He is an M&A specialist in the beverage, agribusiness, and infrastructure sectors.

Rafael Couto Guimarães
Partner – Services, Technology, and Industry

A lawyer with a Master's degree from Sorbonne and an MBA from Ibmec. He served as CEO of Hortigil Hortifruti and Trop Frutas, with a strong track record in M&A and private equity across various economic sectors.

Joaquim Martino
Partner – Mining

An engineer with a distinguished career at Vale, CSN, and Grupo EBX. Co-founder of MMX and former COO of Vale's Northern System, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Rafael Sette e Castanheira
Partner – Finance and M&A

An executive with a postgraduate degree from Fundação Dom Cabral. He works in corporate restructuring, M&A operations, and serves as an advisor to portfolio companies.

Hélcio Roberto Martins Guerra
Partner – Mining

A global industry reference, he served as Senior VP of the Americas at AngloGold Ashanti and Director at Vale. He holds an MBA from Kellogg, with specializations from INSEAD, MIT, and Wharton.

Client Stories

Discover some success stories from our clients.

"I completed two transactions with the advisory support of Biz Invest's partners: the sale of Refrigerantes Minas Gerais to The Coca-Cola Company and the sale of Kero-Coco to Pepsi. In both cases, they were essential in leading the negotiations. The team structured the transaction with professionalism, organized a competitive process among investors, and managed the operations with resolve and pragmatism, always aiming to maximize value for the companies' partners."
Entrepreneur (identity withheld)
Entrepreneur, former partner at Refrigerantes Minas Gerais
(Coca-Cola (Minas Gerais)) and Kero-Coco
"In the sale of Clarion to the French group Vetoquinol, Biz Invest brought discipline, organization, and credibility to the process. The company's positioning with investors was expertly managed, and the team demonstrated great skill in handling negotiations."
Eloy Barsch
Partner at Clarion and Agroquima Group

Strategy begins with the right conversation.

If you're thinking about your company's next step, our team is ready to listen.