About us

More than a consultancy. A strategic partner.

DZB Invest exists to accelerate technology startups: we invest proprietary capital, structure fundraises and prepare companies to operate and negotiate on a global scale.

Our approach

Capital is the beginning. Structure is what sustains growth.

Founded in 2021 in Florianópolis, DZB Invest works with early-stage founders — from pre-seed to seed — combining proprietary capital with the work that comes after the check: round management, corporate structuring in Brazil and abroad, and preparation for the next stages, including the exit.

Our model reduces friction for founders: we set up the structures and manage the fundraise with no upfront costs — compensation comes with the round. The founder focuses on the business; we take care of the path to capital.

We operate throughout Brazil and abroad, with structures in Delaware and Cayman, and we are part of inovabra habitat, Bradesco's innovation ecosystem, alongside a network of investors and corporates.

Partners

Who leads each deal.

José Vitor Lopes

José Vitor Lopes

Partner

Specialist in fundraising strategy and investment thesis building. Defines with the founder how much to raise, from whom and with what narrative — and leads the round to closing.

Fundraising strategy Investment theses Round management
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Caroline Dalfovo

Caroline Dalfovo

Partner

Specialist in operations of technology companies that support large rounds. Prepares the startup for due diligence: processes, numbers and governance ready for the investor.

Operations Round preparation Due diligence
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Luíza Stähelin Pavei

Luíza Stähelin Pavei

Partner

Specialist in legal structuring, investment agreements and flips. Designs the corporate structure in Brazil and abroad and leads the round's agreements.

Legal structuring Investment agreements Flip
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Track record

From 2021 to today.

DZB Invest's key milestones — investments, partnerships and structure.

  1. Founded

    DZB Invest is founded in Florianópolis to invest in and structure technology startups.

  2. First investments

    Investments in Logshare, Predialize e Maestro ABM.

  3. Zarv and Fundo Questum I

    Investment in Zarv and entry as an investor in Fundo Questum I.

  4. Hub4pay and Cubo Itaú

    Investment in Hub4pay and start of the partnership with Cubo Itaú.

  5. Founders Run

    Initiatives connecting entrepreneurs and investors. Launch of Founders Run at Startup Summit and Web Summit.

  6. HLB, inovabra and Founders Night

    Investment in HLB, entry into the innovation ecosystem inovabra Bradesco, launch of Founders Night and consolidation of Founders Run at major technology events.

Portfolio companies
06
Our direct investments
Funds we invest in
01
Fundo Questum I · 4 portfolio companies
Ecosystems
07
São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina and more
Years in operation
05
Since 2021
How we work

Principles that guide every deal.

Founder focus

We take on the operation of the fundraise and the structures so the team can focus on what matters: the business.

Transparency

Every stage is closely monitored — progress, costs and decisions always visible to the founder.

Aligned incentives

No upfront payment: we get paid when the fundraise happens. We win together.

Ecosystem

A network of partners, investors and corporates — from inovabra habitat to funds such as Latitud, ONEVC and SaaSholic.

Partnership

Part of inovabra habitat.

Since 2026, DZB Invest has been part of inovabra habitat, Bradesco's innovation ecosystem, which connects startups, investors and large companies.

inovabra habitat · Bradesco
DZB Group

Companies that complement the journey.

Lopes Digital
Group company
Lopes Marketing
Group company
Where we are

Based in Florianópolis, operating globally.

Headquarters R. Gen. Liberato Bitencourt, 1475 · Sala 803
Florianópolis/SC · 88070-800
Ecosystem inovabra habitat · São Paulo
Structures Brazil · Delaware · Cayman
Frequently asked questions

Questions about DZB Invest.

Where is DZB Invest located?

DZB Invest is headquartered at Rua General Liberato Bitencourt, 1475, sala 803, in Florianópolis (SC). We operate nationally and internationally.

What is DZB's relationship with inovabra habitat?

Since 2026, DZB Invest has been part of inovabra habitat, Bradesco's innovation ecosystem in São Paulo, which broadens the access of the startups we serve to corporates and investors. The previous partnership, with Cubo Itaú, ended in 2025.

Who are the partners of DZB Invest?

José Vitor Lopes, Caroline Dalfovo and Luíza Stähelin Pavei. Together, they cover round management, fundraising, angel investment, international structuring and M&A.

Which investors does DZB co-invest with?

DZB has co-invested alongside funds such as Latitud, ONEVC and SaaSholic, and connects founders with angels, funds and corporates.

How is DZB compensated?

In investments, through equity in the startup. In round management and structuring, with no upfront payment: compensation comes with the fundraise.

Is DZB Invest part of a group?

Yes. DZB Invest is part of a group with Lopes Digital and Lopes Marketing, companies that complement the startups' growth journey.

Next step

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