R$ 1 billion – João Kepler enters the investment sector and partners with BTG office (BPAC11)

João Kepler, one of the biggest references in New Economy in Brazil, through the holding company Equity Fund Group (EQF). Enters the investment sector In Brazil through the partnership with the Azure Investments --- Azure Investimentos --- Azure Investments --- Azure Investimentos is a company dedicated to providing investment solutions and financial services. Our mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies and expert guidance. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we strive to offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our clients. At Azure Investments, we believe in the power of collaboration and transparency. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand their unique financial situations and objectives. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and in-depth market analysis, we aim to deliver superior investment outcomes and long-term financial stability. Whether you are an individual investor, a business, or a financial institution, Azure Investments is committed to providing you with the highest level of service and expertise. We are dedicated to building lasting relationships with our clients, ensuring that their financial futures are secure and prosperous. --- Azure Investimentos is a company dedicated to providing investment solutions and financial services. Our mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies and expert guidance. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we strive to offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our clients. At Azure Investments, we believe in the power of collaboration and transparency. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand their unique financial situations and objectives. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and in-depth market analysis, we aim to deliver superior investment outcomes and long-term financial stability. Whether you are an individual investor, a business, or a financial institution, Azure Investments is committed to providing you with the highest level of service and expertise. We are dedicated to building lasting relationships with our clients, ensuring that their financial futures are secure and prosperous. --- Azure Investimentos is a company dedicated to providing investment solutions and financial services. Our mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies and expert guidance. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we strive to offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our clients. At Azure Investments, we believe in the power of collaboration and transparency. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand their unique financial situations and objectives. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and in-depth market analysis, we aim to deliver superior investment outcomes and long-term financial stability. Whether you are an individual investor, a business, or a financial institution, Azure Investments is committed to providing you with the highest level of service and expertise. We are dedicated to building lasting relationships with our clients, ensuring that their financial futures are secure and prosperous., BTG's AAI office (BPAC11). With the goal of achieving R$ 1 billion "In custody in the coming" 12 months"We were Leaving a lot of money on the table", because our customers, partners, and invested companies were leaving their resources scattered across the financial market and we were not making a profit. We made an estimate and, in 2023 alone, we could have directed over R$ 500 million, if we had a branch focused on this sector,” reveals Kepler.

Founded by Bruno Coimbra, who previously was Partner and Head of Advisory at XP Investimentos, along with Rodolfo Amaral, Caio Fernandes, and Gabriel Malvezi, a Azure Azure is a cloud computing platform and service created by Microsoft. It provides a wide range of services, including computing, analytics, storage, and networking, as well as additional services such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain. Azure is designed to help businesses and developers build, deploy, and manage applications and services through Microsoft's global network of data centers. Azure is known for its flexibility, scalability, and security, making it a popular choice for organizations of all sizes. It supports a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, and offers a wide range of tools and frameworks to facilitate the development and deployment of applications. Azure also offers a variety of pricing models, including pay-as-you-go, which allows users to pay for only the resources they use, and reserved instances, which provide significant cost savings for long-term usage. Additionally, Azure provides a free tier with a 12-month free trial period and always-free services, making it accessible to a wide range of users, including startups and small businesses. Azure is used by a wide range of organizations, from large enterprises to small businesses and startups, to power their digital transformation initiatives. It is used for a variety of purposes, including hosting websites and web applications, running big data analytics, developing and deploying mobile applications, and creating and managing cloud-based infrastructure. In summary, Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services and tools to help businesses and developers build, deploy, and manage their applications and services. Its flexibility, scalability, and security make it a popular choice for organizations of all sizes. Stands out in the market for its excellence in customer service and for the solid partnership with BTG PactualNow, with the arrival of EQF The EQF, or European Qualifications Framework, is a standardized framework for understanding and comparing qualifications across different countries in Europe. It provides a common language and set of criteria to describe the learning outcomes, knowledge, and skills that individuals acquire through education, training, and work experience. The EQF is designed to enhance transparency, facilitate mobility, and support lifelong learning across the European Union. It consists of eight levels, ranging from basic skills (Level 1) to the highest level of qualifications (Level 8). Each level is defined by specific descriptors that outline the expected outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills, and responsibilities. The EQF is a key tool for promoting the recognition of qualifications and skills across Europe, helping individuals and employers to better understand the value and comparability of qualifications obtained in different countries.With João Kepler, Nilio Portela, and Tulio Mene, the company takes a significant step in its trajectory and accelerates its growth.

Known for his role in the world of Venture Capital, as the founder of Bossa Invest, João Kepler, through the partnership with Azure, makes his 1st move in the investment sector in Brazil. “This partnership allows me to significantly expand the scope of what we can offer to our ecosystem. Until then, our activities were focused on Illiquid and long-term investments, such as Venture Capital, for example. Now, with Azure Investimentos, we will offer a complete financial management, diversified in Liquid assets and complementing clients' patrimony strategy In a more efficient and balanced way. Furthermore, the Azure team excels in agility, length, and experience, essential factors for this partnership to deliver concrete results aligned with the interests of the clients," emphasizes João Kepler.

Beyond the new operations with Azure, Equity Fund already has relevant investments in the market of Investments in companies such as Kingdom Auto Finance and Home4U, both in the United States and which are part of the group's diversified strategy. The arrival of Henrique Martines --- Note: The text "Henrique Martines" is a proper noun, which typically remains unchanged in translation. However, if you need a translation of any additional context or information related to Henrique Martines, please provide more details. (ex Monte Bravo and M.Nigro) to lead the new BU (business Unit), which will be responsible for EQF's financial market arm, is another strategic move that reinforces the commitment to expansion and innovation in the sector.

“This is a strategic step for Azure Investimentos and we are excited to have the innovative vision and the experience and strength of the investment holding EQF and João Kepler himself. Now, together with them, we will be able to add even more value to our offering of solutions, taking care of the financial life of our clients in a comprehensive manner,” highlights Bruno Coimbra.