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Cataratas do Iguaçu
Cataratas do Iguaçu
Cataratas do Iguaçu

Cataratas do Iguaçu S.A sold an equity stake to Advent

Rede Monte Carlo
Rede Monte Carlo
Rede Monte Carlo

Rede Monte Carlo is one of the main players in Brazil’s road fuel sector, operating since 1975. Situated on the major highways of the states of São Paulo, Paraná, and Santa Catarina, it has 66 stores, with 54 currently in operation and another 12 scheduled to open between late 2024 and 2025. Its stores offer a full range of services, including food courts, convenience stores, car wash facilities, and truck shops.After a period of significant expansion and investment from 2022 to 2023, in 2024 the group focused on strengthening its capital structure. This capital raising is the second structured for Monte Carlo by igc partners, as in March 2024 another CRA worth R$ 100 million was issued. In addition to securing better conditions with this second CRA, Monte Carlo consolidated most of its liabilities in the long term, with conditions tailored to match its future cash flows.

Vocal
Vocal
Vocal

Vocal was acquired by Grupo Auto Sueco

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Viqua
Viqua
Viqua

Víqua was acquired by Krona The transaction allows Krona to enter the faucet segments for internal use and leverages its distribution strategy, especially in agribusiness, in addition to the growth strategy and complementation of its product catalog. Founded in 1995, Víqua offers a complete and innovative portfolio of Pipes, Fittings, Hoses, Purifiers, and Accessories for the construction materials (residential and building) and irrigation market. Also, driven by a strong innovation DNA, the Company is currently the leader in the ABS Faucet market. With a nationwide presence and also in about 10 other countries, the company serves more than 12,000 points of sale, through its broad and modern production structure, supported by a robust quality team and R&D specialists. Víqua is synonymous with recognition and excellence in its market. Krona is a national reference in the manufacture of Pipes, Fittings, and Accessories, with nearly 29 years of experience in this market. Currently, the Company has four industrial facilities, more than 57,000 customers, and 2,000 employees. Víqua was advised by igc partners in the transaction.

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Viena
Viena
Viena

Viena was acquired by Advent

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Tudo Gostoso
Tudo Gostoso
Tudo Gostoso

Tudo Gostoso was acquired by Webedia

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Therezópolis
Therezópolis
Therezópolis

igc partners is pleased to announce that it has advised on the sale of Cerveja Therezópolis, a Brazilian premium craft beer brand, in the transaction with Coca-Cola FEMSA and Andina, Coca-Cola's bottlers in Brazil. Founded in 1912, Therezópolis is the largest independent craft beer brand in Brazil. The acquisition aims to complement the beer portfolio of Coca-Cola bottlers in Brazil.

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The Fifties
The Fifties
The Fifties

The Fifties was acquired by Laço Management

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Terra Zoo
Terra Zoo
Terra Zoo

Terra Zoo received investment from Crescera Capital The transaction boosts the opening of new stores of the company. Founded in 1980 in Maranhão, initially as Casa do Fazendeiro, Terra Zoo became one of the leading pet retailers in the northeast region of Brazil. Today, the group has 11 stores in Maranhão, a distribution center, and e-commerce, combining experience and convenience in an omnichannel strategy. Terra Zoo has conquered thousands of customers with remarkable stores and a one-stop-shop business model. Also, through its subsidiary Lynkz, the company distributes products to thousands of retailers in tens of cities, driving the Brazilian pet market towards growth.

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StartSe
StartSe
StartSe

igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised StartSe, an Edtech focused on the business education for the New Economy, on the realization of its Series A Round with Patria Investimentos. Founded in 2015, the company consolidated itself as a leading player in in-person events and immersions focused on business education for the New Economy, hosting more than 50 thousand Brazilian executives yearly. In 2020, in accordance with market tendencies, the company reinvented itself for a business model focused on digital courses and content offerings, increasing clients´ Lifetime Value and reaching 75% of revenues through digital products. The company plans to use the proceeds from the Series A round to boost its international expansion, while accelerating company acquisitions to complement its digital portfolio.

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Sisgraph
Sisgraph
Sisgraph

Sisgraph was acquired by Hexagon

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Sí Señor
Sí Señor
Sí Señor

Sí Señor received investment from JM Growth Partners

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Rede Monte Carlo
Rede Monte Carlo
Rede Monte Carlo

The Rede Monte Carlo has completed the raising of R$ 100,000,000.00 through the issuance of a CRA. The company consolidated its position in the road segment and reached a total of 63 gas stations. Rede Monte Carlo is one of the main players in the roadside retail segment in Brazil, operating since 1975. It has 63 units spread across São Paulo, Paraná and Santa Catarina, with gas stations and highway malls. The group has been growing fast: it has doubled the number of units in the last 3 years and has a significant pipeline contracted for the next few. At the same time, it has taken important governance steps, such as implementing a board of directors, audited balance sheets and access to the capital markets. This CRA has made it possible to better balance the group's capital structure, with long terms and a series of flexibilities so that it can continue to grow rapidly and sustainably. igc partners structured the operation and acted as exclusive financial advisor to Rede Monte Carlo.

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Puket
Puket
Puket

igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised Puket, a chain of children’s clothing, gifts and accessories with more than 160 stores in Brazil and 12 internationally, in the acquisition of 100% of its shares by Uni.co, a retail group controlled by Squadra Investimentos which owns the brands Imaginarium, Ludi and MinD.

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Pueri Domus
Pueri Domus
Pueri Domus

Pueri Domus sold its network of schools and education system to SEB

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PlayPen
PlayPen
PlayPen

PlayPen was acquired by Cognita

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Ourolac
Ourolac
Ourolac

igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised Ourolac, UHT dairy solutions to the foodservice market, on raising of growth capital investment by selling a minority stake to 2bCapital, private equity fund of Grupo Bradesco, and Siguler Guff, a USA private equity fund with more than USD 12 billion of assets under management. Ourolac plans, along with 2bCapital and Siguler Guff, to strengthen its presence in the Brazilian market by increasing production capacity, launching new solutions and increasing national coverage that currently includes clients such as Burger King, Bob’s, KFC, Giraffas, Chiquinho Sorvetes, Cinepólis, Cacau Show and a wide network of foodservice distributors.

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Natural da Terra
Natural da Terra
Natural da Terra

Natural da Terra was acquired by Hortifruti

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Mandic
Mandic
Mandic

Mandic was acquired by Riverwood

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Loja do Mecânico
Loja do Mecânico
Loja do Mecânico

igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised Loja do Mecânico in the transaction with EB Capital. Founded in 1993, the company is today the largest online distributor of machinery, tools and equipment in Brazil, offering more than 500 thousand SKUs to independent professionals throughout the country. With the investment in EB Capital, the company will accelerate its growth project, expanding its geographic presence and consolidating its omnichannel strategy.

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LC Restaurantes
LC Restaurantes
LC Restaurantes

igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised LC Restaurantes, a service provider in the catering segment, on its partial sale to Grupo GPS, a facilities management, security and logistics service provider. With the transaction, LC expects to capture commercial synergies through cross selling with GPS's customer base, making Grupo GPS the only company in Brazil with a portfolio of services in all business services verticals.

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Grupo União
Grupo União
Grupo União

igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised Grupo União in the merger with Grupo Fortbras. Headquartered in Vitória, Espírito Santo state, Grupo União is a market leader in the distribution and retail of auto parts. With the transaction, Fortbras Group, which is controlled by the Advent International private equity fund, becomes the largest Brazilian distributor and retailer of auto parts.

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Frango Assado
Frango Assado
Frango Assado

Frango Assado was acquired by IMC

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Fototica
Fototica
Fototica

Fototica was acquired by Hal Investments

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Fesar
Fesar
Fesar

igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised Fesar in the sale of 100% of its stake to Afya Educacional Headquartered in the city of Redenção in Pará, Fesar is a higher education institution that offers courses in Medicine, Law, Biomedicine, Accounting, Nursing, Civil Engineering, and Zootechnics.

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Fazenda Churrascada
Fazenda Churrascada
Fazenda Churrascada

Fazenda Churrascada was acquired by Heat Group

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Estante Virtual
Estante Virtual
Estante Virtual

igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised Estante Virtual, Brazil’s largest online book marketplace that connects buyers to over 16 million new and used books, representing the largest base of Portuguese language books worldwide, on its sale to Livraria Cultura, traditional Brazilian bookseller with over 70 years of history.

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Escola Conquer
Escola Conquer
Escola Conquer

igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised Conquer School, a reference edtech in Brazil in teaching new economy business, in the transaction with Wiser Educação, a company of the entrepreneur Flávio Augusto, and owner of brands such as Wise Up, Number One, meuSucesso.com, Power House and Buzz. Founded in 2016, with 36 students in its first class, today Conquer has an online platform of courses in training, specializations, bootcamps and streaming. Since its founding, the Conquer School has served more than 300 companies in B2B and more than 1 million students in 80 countries and will now be part of a project that involves R$1 billion in acquisitions in the coming years.

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Ebba
Ebba
Ebba

Ebba, parent company of Dafrutra, acquired Maguary, a subsidiary of Kraft Foods

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Dafruta
Dafruta
Dafruta

Dafruta sold an equity stake to Avanti Participações.

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Dafra Motos
Dafra Motos
Dafra Motos

Dafra Motos and Itaú formed a strategic alliance.

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Crescimentum | Cegos Ident International
Crescimentum | Cegos Ident International
Crescimentum | Cegos Ident International

igc partners is proud to announce that it has advised Crescimentum, a consulting firm specialized in leadership training, organizational culture management, human development and coaching, on the execution of a strategic alliance with Cegos Idet International, a global player in the Learning & Development market, operating in over 50 countries.

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Creme Mel
Creme Mel
Creme Mel

Creme Mel sold equity stake to HIG Capital.

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Copag
Copag
Copag

Copag sold equity stake to Carta Mundi.

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Grupo Comolatti
Grupo Comolatti
Grupo Comolatti

Grupo Comolatti acquired Pellegrino

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CEL LEP
CEL LEP
CEL LEP

CEL® LEP was acquired by HIG Capital.

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CBL Alimentos
CBL Alimentos
CBL Alimentos

CBL Alimentos sold a minority stake to Arlon.

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CBC
CBC
CBC

CBC acquired Sellier & Bellot.

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Casa do Pão de Queijo
Casa do Pão de Queijo
Casa do Pão de Queijo

CPQ shareholders sold majority stake to Standard Bank.

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Autopartners
Autopartners
Autopartners

Autopartners acquired Affinia Automotiva.

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APS
APS
APS

APS Componentes Elétricos was acquired by Ducato Capital The deal stands out as one of the largest transactions ever performed by a Search Fund in Brazil, an investment vehicle that has been growing exponentially every year. APS provides solutions in electrical technologies, as one of the largest ABB partners in Latin America. With more than 20 years in the market, APS performs consultive sales with high added value, offering solutions in medium and low voltage, electric motors, drivers and automation, winning recognition from the largest industrial players in Brazil. The company operates engineering projects, performs products distribution and offers maintenance services, with a diversified portfolio and expertise available to its customers. Ducato Capital is a Brazilian Search Fund, supported by investors from eight different countries, including Brazil, USA, Spain and Israel, who strongly believe in the growth potential of the Brazilian Economy in the next decades. Ducato's investment model encompasses long-term perspectives, investment for business expansion and the ongoing legacy built by APS founders. The acquisition of APS Componentes, which was advised by igc partners, will allow the company to keep growing in a sustainable way in several industrial segments of the Brazilian economy.

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Advent
Advent
Advent

Advent acquired Allied.

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AAT
AAT
AAT

AAT sold its stake to One Equity Partners.

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Café Pacaembu
Café Pacaembu
Café Pacaembu

igc partners advised Café Pacaembu, a traditional coffee roaster, on its sale to Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, a global beverage company specialized in the roasted coffee segment. Founded in 1957, with headquarters in Vargem Grande do Sul, São Paulo State, Café Pacaembu has one of the most modern coffee roasting plants in the market and was recently recognized as the best extra strong coffee in Brazil.

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Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman

Investor Group formed by 3i, Neuberger Berman and Siguler Guff acquired Óticas Carol

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AfferoLab
AfferoLab
AfferoLab

Bertelsmann Group sold Afferolab to Bossa.etc, a content-tech company belonging to the Blue Management Institute (BMI) group. The German group Bertelsmann concluded the sale of its stake in Afferolab, one of the most renowned Corporate Training & Development companies in Brazil. Advised by igc partners in the transaction, the German group held total stake in the edtech company, that will now be part of BMI’s content-tech company Bossa.etc.

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