Angel capital: DZB's investment with its own resources.
Angel investment is capital invested in early-stage startups in exchange for future equity. DZB Invest makes angel investments with its own capital in technology startups at the pre-seed and seed rounds — in Brazil or abroad.
More than the check: who comes in alongside it.
The angel check is usually a startup's first outside capital. It funds product validation, the first hires and the traction that will support the next round. That is why, more than the amount, what matters is who comes in alongside it: an experienced investor helps set priorities, avoids structural mistakes and opens doors to the next investors.
At DZB Invest, the investment is made with our own resources. This allows fast decisions, aligned with the founder's pace, and real involvement in the journey. The most common instruments are the convertible note in Brazil and the SAFE in international structures, always with clear, standardized terms.
The investment can come on its own or combined with round management: DZB invests and, at the same time, leads the fundraising with other angels, funds and corporates — such as Latitud, ONEVC and SaaSholic, with whom we have co-invested.
What's included.
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Own-capital investment
Angel check at pre-seed and seed, with fast decisions and no intermediaries.
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The right instrument
Convertible note, SAFE or direct equity, depending on the company's structure.
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Corporate structure
Support organizing the cap table and the round documents.
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Co-investor network
Access to angels, funds and corporates to complete the round.
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Ongoing support
Close presence alongside the founder in the decisions that prepare the next raise.
When this service makes sense.
Technology startups
Digital businesses with scale potential, in any sector.
Pre-seed and seed
Companies validating their product and seeking their first traction metrics.
Global outlook
Teams that plan to raise from domestic and international investors.
Stages of the work.
- Conversation
- Analysis
- Terms
- Documentation
- Investment
Conversation
Introduction of the startup, the team and its stage.
Analysis
Assessment of the business, the market and the fit with the thesis.
Terms
Definition of amount, instrument and conditions.
Documentation
Formalization of the investment and the corporate structure.
Investment
Transfer of the capital and start of ongoing support.
Questions about angel capital.
What is angel investment?
Angel investment is capital provided by individuals or companies to early-stage startups in exchange for future equity. It is usually the business's first outside capital and funds product validation and early traction.
Does DZB Invest invest its own capital?
Yes. DZB Invest invests its own resources in technology startups at the pre-seed and seed rounds, which allows fast decisions and direct alignment with the founder.
What instrument does DZB use for angel investment?
It depends on the company's structure. In Brazil, the most common is the convertible note; in offshore structures, the SAFE. Direct equity is also possible.
Does DZB invest alone or co-invest?
Both. DZB can invest on its own or join the round with other angels, funds and corporates — it has co-invested alongside Latitud, ONEVC and SaaSholic.
In which sectors does DZB make angel investments?
In technology startups across sectors. The portfolio includes insurtech, logtech, construtech, martech and fintech.
How do I present my startup for investment?
Through the contact form, choosing Investment as the subject. Tell us what the company does, its current traction and what it is looking for in the round; the initial conversation is confidential and with no commitment.
Let's talk about your round.
An initial conversation, confidential and with no commitment.