Graus Partners

The right angle for every deal

Advisory on the sale and acquisition of companies and capital raising (M&A).

+20years of experience
+30deals closed
+R$ 5bntransacted
100%led by the partners
About Graus

M&A advisory where it matters most

We are advisors for the sale and acquisition of companies and capital raising (M&A). We take part in a defining moment in our clients' history, working to maximize the value obtained in transactions through a tailored, qualified and precise approach.

Participation at a key moment for the client

Whether raising capital to grow, or selling.

Advisory that generates value

With Graus, the transaction is faster and more valuable.

Philosophy

GRAUS refers to the measure of angles

We calibrate the angle with every client

That sharpens our precision

And it sets the route to a successful transaction

Arqueiro mirando no alvo — ilustração do conceito Graus

What we do

Who we work with

Great companies with strong fundamentals

When it's the right time to talk

Why choose Graus

Forces that, combined, define the outcome of every mandate.

Customization

  • Every process is designed together with the client.
  • A tailored experience, no off-the-shelf solutions, no assembly line.

Proprietary methodology

  • Well-designed processes that ensure client confidentiality, transparency and precision.
  • Integrated technology removes repetitive tasks and leaves more time for strategy and execution, which is what actually unlocks value.

Sector expertise

  • Continuous mapping of investment theses in every sector we cover.
  • Partners work with counsellors who add market reading, qualified contacts and hands-on industry perspective.
Outcome

Value maximization

Our work is measured by the difference in value achieved. Preparation, investor curation and negotiation are engineered to maximize value, structure and terms.

Technology as a differentiator

M&A with data engineering behind it

Traditional Brazilian M&A still runs on spreadsheets, PDFs and rework. We embedded technology into the process: less time on mechanical tasks, more time on judgement, which is what actually unlocks value.

Less friction · More strategy

  1. 01

    Data-assisted prospecting

    We map strategic buyers and financial investors by combining our proprietary network with external databases and AI enrichment — reaching the right investor with context, not with a cold list.

  2. 02

    Modelling and valuation in a controlled environment

    Versioned financial models with auditable scenarios and sensitivities. The value discussion moves out of an isolated spreadsheet and becomes an informed decision — the client understands every assumption before the table.

  3. 03

    Structured data room and diligence

    Digital document management, granular access control and audit trails. Due diligence stops being a scramble for files and becomes a predictable process, shortening the path to closing.

  4. 04

    Real-time client portal

    Our clients follow the mandate live — investors approached, roadmap milestones, pending items and documents — in a dedicated portal. Zero opacity, no more waiting for email status updates.

Partners

A senior partnership. Every client works directly with the partners from start to finish.

Rafael Pereira, Managing Partner

Rafael Pereira

Managing Partner

+15 years of M&A experience at traditional São Paulo boutiques. Previously worked on the equities desk at Safra Investment Bank and in corporate financial planning at LVMH (Louis Vuitton). Transactions primarily in healthcare, education, retail, technology, agribusiness and logistics.

Education
  • Economics, USP
  • Corporate Finance specialization, Université Paris Dauphine
Gabriel Neves, Partner

Gabriel Neves

Partner

Before co-founding Graus, worked at other M&A firms in São Paulo, taking part in several relevant sell- and buy-side transactions across multiple sectors. Transactions primarily in financial services, distribution, technology and healthcare.

Education
  • Naval Engineering, Escola Politécnica, USP
  • Master Engineering, University of Lisbon
Bruno Riva, Partner

Bruno Riva

Partner

Financial markets background at Mestra Consultoria, working on governance, due diligence and the execution of M&A processes for regulated institutions in the capital markets. Specialized in financial modeling, valuation and strategic analysis for M&A transactions.

Education
  • Economics, IBMEC
  • International Business, European Business School (Barcelona)
Track record

More than 30 transactions advised

Transactions executed with Graus Partners and its partners.

Healthcare

~R$ 2 bnIn sector transactions

+10 closed deals with buyers such as Amil, Fleury, Rede D'Or, DASA, DaVita and Kora, among others.

Technology

4 frontsDistribution, services, cyber and software

Expertise across segments such as distribution, professional services, cybersecurity and software.

Agribusiness

Full value chainFrom inputs to animal and plant health

Deals executed across industry, distribution, retail, fertilizers, animal and plant nutrition and health.

Logistics & Distribution

~R$ 2 bnIn sector transactions

We have supported large groups in acquisitions (proving our technical capacity) and also entrepreneurs across bonded warehousing, transportation, distribution, freight forwarding, technology and supply chain, among others.

Industrial

Cross border dealsChemicals, food, pet, wellness

Deals executed in chemicals, food, pet, animal nutrition, wellness and dermocosmetics, among others.

B2B Services

R$ 630 mn+In sector transactions

Deals across outsourcing, equipment leasing, healthcare, technology and brokerage segments, among others.

Insights & studies

Knowledge and technique that generate value

Materials that sharpen decisions.

  • Agribusiness 2025

    Agribusiness

    Sector Report 2025

    Agribusiness 2025

    Brazilian agribusiness in 2025, M&A activity, investor thesis and value drivers per subsector.

  • Consumer 2025

    Consumer

    Sector Report 2025

    Consumer 2025

    Consolidation in consumer goods and retail, categories in focus, strategic and financial appetite, pricing signals.

  • Services 2025

    Services

    Sector Report 2025

    Services 2025

    B2B services, specialized outsourcing and professional services, consolidation dynamics and scale-driven thesis.

  • Logistics 2025

    Logistics

    Sector Report 2025

    Logistics 2025

    Transport, warehousing and last-mile, how logistics deals are reshaping Brazilian supply chains.

  • Technology 2025

    Technology

    Sector Report 2025

    Technology 2025

    B2B SaaS, infrastructure and IT services, what's transacting and where multiples land.

  • Healthcare 2025

    Healthcare

    Sector Report 2025

    Healthcare 2025

    Hospitals, diagnostics, healthtechs and clinics, consolidation dynamics and active investor thesis.

  • Agribusiness 2025

    Agribusiness

    Sector Report 2025

    Agribusiness 2025

    Brazilian agribusiness in 2025, M&A activity, investor thesis and value drivers per subsector.

  • Consumer 2025

    Consumer

    Sector Report 2025

    Consumer 2025

    Consolidation in consumer goods and retail, categories in focus, strategic and financial appetite, pricing signals.

  • Services 2025

    Services

    Sector Report 2025

    Services 2025

    B2B services, specialized outsourcing and professional services, consolidation dynamics and scale-driven thesis.

For funds & investors

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Contact

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