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Connecting visionary companies with strategic investors across Brazil, the U.S., and Latin America since 2013. We are your bridge between ambition and execution.
Santos Development Capital LLC was founded in 2013 in New York City, with a Brazilian presence established in 2018 through Santos Development Capital LTDA in São Paulo.
We are a boutique international business development firm specializing in connecting companies seeking global expansion with the right investors — banks, funds, Family Offices, and M&A partners — with a concentrated focus on the Brazilian and Latin American markets.
Our strength lies in deep local relationships, cross-cultural fluency, and a proprietary network built over more than a decade of deal-making on both sides of the Atlantic. We don’t just open doors — we walk through them with you.
A dual U.S./Brazilian citizen with deep roots in both markets, Graziela founded Santos Development Capital to bridge the gap between international ambition and local execution — bringing over a decade of deal-making experience across technology, fashion, luxury, events, and finance.
Everything we do falls under three specialized pillars built around what international companies truly need to succeed in Brazil and LATAM — strategic advice, capital connections, and boots on the ground.
Entering a new market is never just about having a good product. It requires understanding regulatory frameworks, cultural dynamics, competitive landscapes, and the right local relationships. Santos Development Capital provides the strategic intelligence and hands-on advisory that companies need to make confident decisions when expanding into Brazil and Latin America.
We work closely with leadership teams to design market entry strategies that are realistic, locally grounded, and aligned with long-term business objectives — whether you are exploring Brazil for the first time or looking to deepen your existing LATAM footprint.
Access to the right capital partner can make or break an international expansion. Santos Development Capital acts as a trusted intermediary between companies seeking investment and the institutional investors, private equity funds, Family Offices, and banking partners that can make it happen.
With established relationships on both sides of the Atlantic, we facilitate introductions, manage the relationship through due diligence, support deal structuring, and serve as a neutral party that both sides can rely on — from initial conversation to signed agreement.
When entering Brazil and LATAM, having a trusted, local commercial presence is not optional — it is essential. Santos Development Capital acts as your exclusive Sales Representative in the region, giving your brand a professional, connected, and accountable commercial arm without the overhead of building your own local operation from scratch.
We represent your company in business meetings, trade events, negotiations, and day-to-day commercial activities — building the pipeline, qualifying opportunities, and closing deals on your behalf. We become an extension of your team, with the local market knowledge that takes years to develop.
Over twelve years of relationship-building across São Paulo, Rio, and New York means we know who to call — and more importantly, who to trust. Our network is our most valuable asset.
Our dual U.S./Brazilian corporate structure and citizenship gives us the legal, cultural, and linguistic fluency to navigate the complexities that derail international deals.
We don’t close deals and disappear. We are invested in the long-term success of every client relationship, acting as a lasting commercial partner as your business grows.
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Santos Development Capital LTDA