DZB Invest · Investment and advisory

Capital and structure for startups: from first check to exit.

Softlanding, active fundraising, round management, angel capital and M&A for technology companies. We invest early and follow the journey — from market entry to the negotiating table.

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Four fronts

Where DZB works alongside the founder.

01 · Capital

Round Management

End-to-end management of your investment round — thesis, materials, investors, terms and closing — with our own capital alongside the founder.

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02 · Advisory

M&A for startups

M&A advisory for technology companies — sell-side and buy-side. From assessment to closing, with method and discretion.

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03 · Market

Softlanding

Structured entry of foreign companies into the Brazilian market — company, capital, taxes, people and market.

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04 · Capital

Fundraising

Active fundraising through grants, angel investors and funds — the right source of capital for each stage of the startup.

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Portfolio

Businesses building with DZB.

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Portfolio companies
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Zarv

Next-generation vehicle self-insurance: predictive AI plus camera and GPS monitoring to reduce vehicle losses.

Portfolio Insurtech
Logshare

Collaborative logistics that eliminates idle capacity in freight, cutting costs and CO₂ emissions.

Portfolio Logtech
Predialize

Digital post-construction management — over 290 companies and 55,000 users served.

Portfolio Construtech
Maestro ABM

Account-Based Marketing platform and methodology for complex B2B sales.

Portfolio Martech
Client companies
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Datarunk Espresso Jusfy Menlo Brendi Mecanizou Zarv Predialize Maestro ABM Logshare Hub4pay
Testimonials

Founders building with DZB.

CEOs of portfolio companies and clients served in fundraising, structuring and M&A.

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Zarv Portfolio
DZB Invest was crucial to our growth. With their support, we raised significant investment in our first round.
João Costa
CEO · Zarv
Logshare Portfolio
I recommend DZB Invest to any entrepreneur. Not charging anything until the investment is raised makes all the difference.
Pedro Prado
CEO · Logshare
HLB Portfolio
DZB Invest joining HLB brought capital and, above all, a partner who understands home lending and opens the right doors for the next stage.
William Sanchez
CEO · HLB (Home Loan Brasil)
Maestro ABM Portfolio
DZB understands a founder's pace. Decisions were fast and the support was close at every step.
CEO · Maestro ABM
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Hub4pay Portfolio
DZB's support was decisive in structuring the company and arriving prepared for investor conversations.
CEO · Hub4pay
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Datarunk Client
Round management took a huge operation off our plate. We stayed focused on the product while the fundraising advanced.
CEO · Datarunk
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Espresso Client
We reached investors with a thesis, numbers and flawless materials. The difference showed in the very first meetings.
CEO · Espresso
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Jusfy Client
DZB solved the offshore structure with no upfront cost and without consuming the team's time.
CEO · Jusfy
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Menlo Client
Transparency from start to finish: we always knew what stage the round was at and what came next.
CEO · Menlo
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Mecanizou Client
Having people who know the venture market made negotiating terms far more balanced.
CEO · Mecanizou
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Insights

Insights on fundraising.

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Frequently asked questions

The essentials about DZB Invest.

What does DZB Invest do?

DZB Invest is an investor in and advisor to technology companies. Five services: softlanding of foreign companies in Brazil, active fundraising (grants, angels and funds), investment with round management, angel capital with our own resources, and M&A.

Does DZB Invest invest its own capital?

Yes. DZB Invest makes angel investments with its own resources in technology startups at pre-seed and seed, in Brazil or through an offshore structure.

How much does it cost to raise with DZB?

There is no upfront cost. DZB sets up the structures, advances formation costs and manages the round; fees are paid when fundraising begins.

What startup stage does DZB work with?

Angel capital focuses on pre-seed and seed. Fundraising, round management, softlanding and M&A serve technology companies at different stages.

Does DZB serve startups outside Santa Catarina?

Yes. Headquarters are in Florianópolis, but DZB operates across Brazil and abroad, including the entry of foreign companies into the Brazilian market.

How do I start a conversation with DZB Invest?

Through the contact page form or by email at contato@dzbinvest.com. The initial conversation is confidential and with no commitment.

Next step

Let's talk about the future of your company.

An initial conversation, confidential and with no commitment.

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