Mercado Bitcoin (MB), the largest digital assets platform in Latin America, and GV Angels, Brazil's first alumni angel investor network, have formalized an unprecedented partnership to enable investments of up to R$ 50 million in startups at various stages. This amount is equivalent to what GV Angels' members have already injected into approximately 50 ventures since its inception in 2017, resulting in nine successful exits.
The investment method will be as innovative as the startups curated by GV Angels: MB will be responsible for structuring and commercializing tokens, at a cost of R$ 50 thousand to R$ 200 thousand each, exclusively to the alumni network. Buyers, in turn, will be able to distribute the equivalent value of their tokens among the companies selected and curated by GV Angels – approximately 150 ventures may be included. The tokenization structuring will be carried out in several stages to be defined soon by MB and GV Angels.
“We believe in tokenization as an instrument for streamlining and accelerating businesses, and we could not be more pleased to contribute to GV Angels in fostering Brazilian entrepreneurship,” states Roberto Dagnoni, CEO of the 2TM Group and Chairman of the Board of MB.
“The token allows angel investors to diversify their portfolio in a simpler and faster way, with lower costs compared to traditional investment processes,” explains Mike Ajnsztajn, co-founder and president of GV Angels. "The simplification and cost reduction of operations democratize access for those who wish to be part of the angel investment ecosystem, without burdening interested parties.".
The model created by GV Angels and MB combines financial decentralization with the power of intellectual capital from over 300 c-level executives, who identify promising opportunities and provide strategic and operational support to accelerate startup growth. This decentralized intellectual capital model demonstrates the effectiveness of uniting brilliant minds in a collaborative ecosystem, promoting innovation and business success in an impactful manner. “The venture capital market in Brazil has adjusted, and the timing is extremely favorable for investing in and accelerating startups. Seizing this window of opportunity will yield excellent financial results and contribute to building disruptive businesses,” adds Ajnsztajn.
The tokenized investment offers an extra advantage compared to conventional angel investment processes: the flexibility to assign or transfer, in whole or in part, the token among GV Angels participants. All transactions will be recorded on the blockchain network, eliminating the risk of fraud and ensuring operational transparency.
The partnership also includes connecting companies listed on MB Startups (MB's equity crowdfunding platform) with GV Angels, expanding the connection between innovative startups and potential investors.
