George Kurtinaitis Fernandes

10 years ago...I looked for Private and State Banks, Financial Companies and some Cooperatives Sicred, Sicoop etc..here in Brazil to help me finance an Innovative and Pioneering project in the area of ​​Sustainable Energy, they all chose not to invest, due to the low classification of my Score /Serasa/Scpc. Today a Startup valued PRE valued at US$ 1.5 billion, with the sale of Groundfound shares authorized by the CVM and with pre-IPO on B3. Ready to pioneer a $7 trillion global sustainable energy market. Here's a tip for all financial “PSEUDOMANAGENS” who don't know the difference between Entrepreneur and Consumer, Score/Serasa and Scpc will never be a parameter for an Entrepreneur or for any type of project, it's just a single-person parameter for Consumer and Consumption. "Pay more attention to service" Manoel Santiago VII CEO Real Group Corp&Partners www.euroenergy.com.br

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Weeks ago, Brazil Week 2024 took place, an event aimed at discussing topics related to economic future, innovation, and sustainability, held in New York City, United States. As ambassador of innovation, sustainability, and international reputation of Mato Grosso, my attendance at this event is routine, and every time I return, I always come back with significant agreements and connections. This time, I was accompanied by the Governor of Mato Grosso, Mauro Mendes, and we brought the agenda of decarbonizing the state, which has been our mission. Throughout all our meetings, our goal was to advance with MT35, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. This was a commitment declared by the governor years ago, where I stood by his side and we continue to progress further. In this edition of Brazil Week 2024, many companies expressed interest in participating and investing in this project, including one of the world's largest economic groups, which wants to join this initiative with Pro Natura Internacional. Also noteworthy was a group formed by one of the biggest figures in the financial market, who will be involved with Brazil's climate changes. The success of this event and the engagement of key figures demonstrate a growing recognition of the importance of innovative solutions to environmental and economic challenges. I am optimistic about the potential impact these partnerships can bring to Mato Grosso and Brazil as a whole, marking the beginning of a promising journey towards a greener and more prosperous future. I say without any fear of exaggeration that Mato Grosso and Brazil in general have the potential to lead the planet, through our natural resources, technology, economy, awareness of government officials, and the Brazilian private sector in the environmental, climate, and social fronts. Soon, I will bring here the results of these partnerships and keep you updated on the next projects. #BrazilWeek2024

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Carl Sagan on climate change. It's been a while, but still updated. Carl Sagan sobre mudancas climaticas. Ja faz um tempo, mas continua atual. #climatechange #climaterisks #sustainability https://lnkd.in/et_WYiVX

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🌍 Golden Opportunity for Brazil in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Why We Must Act Now As the global demand for energy to support advances in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rise exponentially, Brazil emerges as a strategic hub for investments in data centers powered by renewable energy. The International Energy Agency forecasts that electricity consumption in data centers will double by 2026. Given this scenario, Brazil, with 83% of its energy coming from renewable sources, offers a unique opportunity. The country's capacity in hydroelectric, wind, solar, and biomass energy positions it as a potential leader in providing clean and sustainable energy solutions. However, to capitalize on this opportunity, it is crucial to develop robust public policies that attract and facilitate these investments. Eletrobras, as a leader in the energy sector, already plays a vital role, but governmental support must be intensified to create an even more inviting and secure environment for international investors. Investing in Brazil now means investing in sustainability and innovation. With appropriate public policies, we can not only meet the global demand for clean energy but also strengthen our economy and position the country as a leader in green technology in the digital age. Furthermore, Brazil's green energy is not only sustainable but also very affordable, adding an additional layer of attractiveness for potential investors. Ministério de Minas e Energia Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica - CCEE ANEEL - Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica Eletrobras Celso Concato Jr. and Adriano Vilar 🔗 #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCenters #RenewableEnergy #Investment #Technology #Brazil #PublicPolicy #Eletrobras

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Around 53% of respondents in Brazil stated that their choice of bank account was influenced by the bank's socio-environmental performance and 75% of respondents said they “would change banks if they knew of another institution with [better] sustainability awards and verifications”. - This and more data from Sherlock Communcations' Green Finance report has been highlighted in @Estadão, one of the most important media outlets in Brazil. Read the article in the link below and access the full report in our website! #SustainableBanking #GreenFinance https://bit.ly/3UmyxcZ

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Bruce Lee once said, "Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves." People often debate whether "this time is different," usually concluding it is not. However, I remember a past event where I thought it wouldn't be different, but it was, and it hurt me significantly. Typically, during a crisis, Brazil's Central Bank would raise interest rates to prevent capital flight. During the COVID crisis, it did the opposite by drastically lowering rates. The direction and magnitude were unexpected, and my positions suffered because I assumed it would follow past patterns. From this, I learned to avoid overconfidence in my predictions and not to assume the future will always mirror the past. Bertrand Russell's words resonate with this lesson: "I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong." This openness to change and adaptability, much like water, helps navigate uncertainties and reveals new paths.

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Which fintech companies received new investments last week? 1️⃣ Kanastra was founded in 2022 by Gustavo Mapeli and Manuel Netto in Brazil. It operates as a capital markets infrastructure, a platform that simplifies debt facilities for both originators and investors by bringing a tech-driven solution to the market. They have just raised US$ 20.86 M in Series A funding, led by new investors KASZEK and Atlantico. Returning investors Valor Capital Group, QED Investors, Quona Capital, Actyus, also participated in the round. 2️⃣ Fizz, a NY-based company founded in 2021 by Carlo Kobe, Scott S., and Christopher Kinyua, offers student debit cards enabling them to earn cashback. They have just raised US$14.4 M in seed funding, led by new investor Kleiner Perkins, with participation from returning investor Y Combinator. New investors New Era Capital Partners, SV Angel, and other unspecified investors also participated in the round. __________ 🟣 Projections on FinTech can be found in our report, available for free download: Global FinTech Market Analysis: Trends, Investments, Emerging Startups & Future Outlook (🔗 link in the comments) __________ 3️⃣ Torpago, another US company founded in 2019 by Brent Jackson, helps banks launch cutting-edge business credit card programs. They raised US$ 10 M in Series B funding co-led by new investor Priority Technology Holdings, and returning investors EJF Capital LLC, BankTech Ventures, and other unspecified investors. 4️⃣ FXLoader is a cloud-based provider of currency exchange rates, servicing Oracle Cloud, Salesforce, and ERP applications. Established in 1998 by Peter Care and based in Hampshire, UK, FXLoader was acquired by insightsoftware, a portfolio company of Hg, TA Associates, and Genstar Capital. 5️⃣ Based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and founded in 2020 by Sebastian Büchler, Lauro Böni, Lukas Plachel, PhD, and Jan-Philip Schade, PhD, Kaspar& offers seamless and comfortable access to professional financial services across asset advice, asset management, investment advice, and finance. Kaspar& just raised US$ 2.79 M in seed funding thanks to Avaloq. We congratulate you on the successful capital raise! __________ 🟣 Stay tuned for more news on the latest investments and trends in private markets and get instant access to data on: ▶ 4,000,000+ private companies  ▶ 23,000+ upcoming funding rounds  ▶ 750+ markets ▶ 31,000+ investment firms by visiting #DealPotential website and requesting a free trial today. #investments #fintechstartups #privatemarkets

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Had the opportunity to share some insights with com a LatinFinance about the Brazilian bonds and equities markets. Check the material below. Thanks for the conversation Thierry Ogier Kroll; Kroll Brasil; Kroll Corporate Finance and Restructuring #manda; #brazil; #fusoeseaquisicoes

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Green Energy Park (GEP) and Eletrobras have formed a landmark partnership to pioneer renewable hydrogen production in Brazil, leveraging the country's vast hydropower resources to position it as a global leader in green energy. This collaboration integrates advanced technologies and a vertically integrated model to ensure efficient and cost-effective production and distribution of renewable hydrogen, targeting decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors. The partnership is a critical step towards achieving global climate goals and sets a new standard for the renewable energy industry. For those interested in the cutting-edge developments in renewable energy, this article is a must-read. Green Energy Park | Global Eletrobras Bart Biebuyck Elio Wolff

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Yesterday I had the chance to attend the Brazil Climate Summit Europe, an interesting event to explore Brazil’s potential as a hub of low-carbon solutions for the world. This is especially true as the country is set to host two major events that could play a pivotal role soon: the G20 summit in November later this year and COP30 in 2025. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and the largest economy in Latin America. According to the World Economic Forum, though the country has a mostly renewable electricity matrix, with 88% of electricity coming from clean sources in 2022, the required investment to achieve Brazil’s climate transition by 2030 still amounts to approximately BRL 1 trillion (USD 200 billion). Thanks to our team on the ground, led by Vladimir Olarte Cadavid , FINERGREEN is working hard to mobilize funding, strategic partnerships, M&A, and offtake agreements to contribute to progress of the energy transition in Brazil and its bold contribution to the international community.

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_We shall emphasized that VC landscape in Brazil entered a period of consolidation in 2023. _LAVCA has released that investors deployed US$4 billion across 770 transactions in Latin America, with US$1,764 billion being directed at 325 Brazilian start-ups. #venturecapital #startups #mastropasqua

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Recomendo a leitura desse artigo no “ The Economist”. What is weighing on CEOs’ minds this earnings season? https://lnkd.in/dwxMvSMe from The Economist

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The G20 Brasil 2024 Energy Transition Working Group meetings took place in Belo Horizonte this week and deliberated on how just and inclusive energy transitions can be achieved within the #G20 and beyond. Here is a story from one of #Brazil's leading news outlets: https://lnkd.in/dekKzTY6

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🌟 Proud to share this comprehensive report on Investing in Minas Gerais (my state) from the Financial Times! 🚀 🔍 Key Insights: - Minas Gerais: Brazil's bellwether state, reflecting the nation's diverse political, economic, and social fabric. - Governor Romeu Zema: A potential dark horse in Brazil's next presidential race, navigating the delicate balance between business and politics. - Belo Horizonte: Embracing tech and quality of life initiatives to rejuvenate Brazil's first large planned city, confronting modern-day challenges head-on. - Brumadinho Dam Disaster: The 2019 tragedy continues to shape global mining industry standards, highlighting the importance of safety and transparency. - Lithium Potential: Minas Gerais emerges as a hotspot for lithium exploration, revitalizing regions once overlooked. - Niobium Niche: Delving into the energy sector, Brazilian niobium gains attention with implications for global markets. 📈 Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into how Minas Gerais is driving Brazil's future! Dive deeper into the report here: #Investing #MinasGerais #Brazil #Economy #Insights 🇧🇷 https://lnkd.in/dGmJmUrr

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Recurrent Energy 💰Funding: $70Million  ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Banco do Nordeste do Brasil Recurrent Energy stands as one of the biggest and most geographically diverse platforms for utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations in the world. The inflation-adjusted debt, which is tied to the National Consumer Price Index (IPCA), will make it possible for resources and capital to be more in line with the Brazilian economy. Ismael Guerrero Arias, Jeremy Avenier, Stefano Russo, Jeffrey Kalikow, Michael Arndt, Alejandro Moreno Benitez, Inés Arrimadas, Brad Sterley, Gustavo Dos Reis Vajda, Dylan Marx, Rado Petkov, Isabel Zhang Zhang, CFA Read more - https://lnkd.in/gWP2eM3z To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #RecurrentEnergy #geographically #development #economy #resources #funding #fundingnews #startupnews #news #startuprise

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Mactur provides data and analysis on the global economy's macroeconomics for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. Consumer confidence, spending, and inflation have become significant concerns amid global economic uncertainty. https://lnkd.in/dQKRf3AR Brazil has seen a record high in consumer confidence this year, while the eurozone's GDP remains stagnant. Advanced economies have also seen a significant reduction in consumer inflation, reaching around 2-3%. Stay updated with the latest regional and global economic trends and risks with MCk's Global Economics Intelligence executive summary by Sven Smit and coauthors. Gain in-depth insights into the economies of the US, the EU, the UK, China, India, Brazil, and Russia. ______ Follow our thinking   At a glance:   At Mactur, we provide advisory services on corporate turnarounds (operationalising restructurings and enterprise-wide transformations).   At CORTMA, we apply an entrepreneurial ecosystem-based approach to facilitate the lower mid-market (MSME) business transfer.   Enjoy my insightful content curation, and thank you for letting me be a part of your reading world. ______ #Growth #Marketing #Technology #Ecosystems #Turnarounds #Management #Entrepreneurship #Economy #Strategy #Leadership #Directorship #Data #businessContinuity #CortmaTranferOfSMEs #SMEs #globaltrends #inflation #McKinsey

Publishers vão se aliar a OpenAI Aqui só um primeiro exeplo como : OpenAI has struck a deal with Reddit OpenAI will use content from the social media platform for its artificial intelligence chatbot, sending shares in the company up as much as 15 per cent in after-hours trading. Thursday’s announcement is the latest in a number of deals between the Microsoft-backed start-up and media brands as the competition for high-quality and reliable data to underpin powerful new AI models intensifies. At the same time, OpenAI is fighting copyright lawsuits from publishers who are reluctant to allow their content to be used by the ChatGPT-maker. The agreement gives OpenAI access to content on Reddit’s website and will allow the social media platform to embed more AI tools. Financial terms were not disclosed, but a jump in Reddit’s stock would mean a windfall for Sam Altman, the co-founder and chief executive of OpenAI, who has invested tens of millions of dollars into the social media group. Altman, who has said he has no equity stake in OpenAI, held close to 10 per cent of Reddit’s stock ahead of its public listing in March via various entities, according to public filings. The 39-year-old, a serial entrepreneur and investor, did not lead the negotiations with Reddit, according to OpenAI. The deal will also be a boon to Reddit’s monetisation efforts, which have until now mainly focused on building up its advertising-based business model. On its roadshow ahead of its listing, Reddit told investors that it also hoped to see a windfall from selling its data to third parties so that they could train their AI. It has already struck deals with Google and Cision. OpenAI has struck a series of deals with publishers this year, including the Financial Times, US-based Associated Press, Germany’s Axel Springer, France’s Le Monde and Spain’s Prisa Media. Those deals give the San Francisco-based start-up access to material which can in turn be used to develop and run generative AI technology that can create text, images and code from human prompts. “We are thrilled to partner with Reddit to enhance ChatGPT with uniquely timely and relevant information, and to explore the possibilities to enrich the Reddit experience with AI-powered features,” said Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s chief operating officer. Including Reddit in ChatGPT “upholds our belief in a connected internet, helps people find more or what they’re looking for, and helps new audiences find community on Reddit”, said Steve Huffman, Reddit’s co-founder and chief executive. While some media brands have partnered with OpenAI, others have resisted. The New York Times and other publishers have instead sued OpenAI and Microsoft for harvesting their articles. In December, the NYT filed a lawsuit seeking billions of dollars in damages from the two companies for “profit[ing] from the massive copyright infringement, commercial exploitation and misappropriation of The Times’s intellectual property”.

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