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João Sampaio Vianna

Founding Partner of Ipanema Investments

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Invests in

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $2,500,000.00

Education

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner

    2002

    • Represent Ipanema in CEBRI's Advisory Board. CEBRI is the most important and prestigious Brazilian Think Tank for the development of International Relations, which has as its members the business elite companies operating in Brazil; • Represent Ipanema as a full member of CBBC (China-Brazil Business Council) the most renowned Think Tank for the development of China-Brazil relations which has among its members the business elite companies of both countries; • Strategic planning support and country entry strategy advisory for Large Chinese Construction companies, through M&A, SPE, among others; • Work in M&A operations in the fields of communications, construction, automotive, among others; • Research, identification and development of Sino-Brazilian joint venture between one of the largest Truck makers of the world with a well recognized Brazilian transportation group with a view to implement an industrial plant for trucks production in Brazil; • Strategic planning advisory for country entry for a large Chinese Petroleum Company; • Opening and development of niche markets, macroeconomic and sectoral reports, presentation including accompanying clients in Brazil for large Chinese Steel makers and Railway Producers; • Development of international cooperation for an important Brazilian National Class Entity with the government of a Chinese Province and one recognized Chinese Bank to attract Chinese companies, financing and investments to Brazil; • Participation in 2 High Level Business Summits realized to host and honor Mr. Xi Jinging, President of China and later on to host and honor Mr. Li Keqiang, China`s Premier; • Participation in the business mission of Ms. Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil, and Mr. Hu Jintao, President of China, hosted in Beijing, representing a respected class entity of Brazil; • Responsible for the organization of 22 trade missions from China to Brazil and 12 from Brazil to China;

  • Member

    2017

    Represent Ipanema in CEBRI. CEBRI is the most important and prestigious Brazilian Think Tank for the development of International Relations, which has as its members the business elite companies operating in Brazil. Founded 20 years ago by a group of renowned businessmen, diplomats and academics, including Luiz Felipe Lampreia, Celso Lafer, Daniel Klabin, Eliezer Batista, Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes, and Walther Moreira Salles, among others, the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI) is highly distinguished by its intellectual production, influence in the formation of the country’s international agenda and supports the formulation of public policies, generating actions that are both impactful and forward thinking. With a Curator Council composed of prominent figures, the institution promotes high-level meetings. Its international importance and relevance have made CEBRI one of the world’s most important think tanks.

  • Investor

    2019

    Investor at G2 Capital, a seed investment boutique, managed by Camila Farani (Shark Tank - Brazil) and Ricardo Carvalho, focused on innovative pre seed companies with defined business model, preferably with traction with a remarkable staff and competitive differentials.

  • Founding Partner

    2020 - 2023

    The largest Real Estate special situations arbitrator of Brazil. With more than 605 operations, 100% of them successful, Ipanema Live`s Partners are the largest arbitrators of Real Estate market in Brazil. High profitability with financial and patrimonial protection is Ipanema's model. Check more information at: ipanema.live instagram.com/ipanema.live twitter.com/ipanemalive

  • Council Member

    2016 - 2017

    • Represent Ipanema as a full Council Member of CBBC (China-Brazil Business Council) the most renowned and prestigious Think Tank for the development of China-Brazil relations which has among its members the business elite companies of both countries;