Publications

The delivery market in Brazil
The delivery market in Brazil has seen accelerated growth of over 30% per year since 2019, with no signs of slowing down in the coming years. Projections indicate that the sector could reach a GMV of up to USD 28 billion by 2029, driven mainly by increased user penetration...
The biodiesel market
Biodiesel is a renewable and sustainable fuel that plays a strategic role in the global energy transition. With an annual consumption of 54 billion liters, it is a viable solution to reduce pollutant emissions and partially replace fossil diesel in traditional engines. In Brazil, biodiesel is crucial to achieving energy efficiency goals.
Black Friday and end-of-year retail: the importance of the 4th quarter in investment decisions
Black Friday, which originated in the US in the 1960s and was introduced in Brazil in 2010, has become one of the country's biggest shopping events. Driven by the growth of e-commerce, it has become a landmark for retail, with an emphasis on products such as smartphones, clothing, cosmetics and home appliances. In addition,...
The leap of generative AIs and their potential impact on productivity
Generative AI is a model that generates new data – such as text, images and videos – from the analysis of large volumes of existing data. Between 2020 and 2023, funding in this sector grew almost 12 times, with a focus on the base models – neural networks trained from...
Private equity and sustainability
Private equity (PE) firms’ commitment to sustainability is evolving rapidly, driven by investor demand and the need to adapt to climate change. PE funds that prioritize decarbonization and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices are creating long-term value for both investors and investors.
The construction market
The construction sector is extremely important for an emerging and developing economy like Brazil. The segment is currently growing faster than the national economy, and is currently recovering after years of recession. Infrastructure and residential construction are the trends and drivers of this growth. The latter,...
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