Investor Presentaiton
FUNDOS
SMALL
BUSINESSES,
GREAT
POTENTIAL
IF IT DOESN'T
EXIST, WE'LL
CREATE IT
A fund invests in small businesses in São
Paulo's east zone because it believes in the
transformational potential of these initiatives
Vox Capital establishes itself as a investment fund
for businesses with great potential for social impact
and continues seeking incredible entrepreneurs with
great ideas
Created in 2010 with the objective of stimulating innovative busi-
nesses that were relevant to the local community, the Fundo ZL
Sustentável (Sustainable East Zone Fund) became incorporated
in 2014: it is now an association, with the Tide Setubal Founda-
tion and Alana Institute as its founders.
Since its creation, 710,000 reais ($240,000 dollars) have been
invested in 27 businesses in various fields. Their work bets on
good ideas that need a little push in order to get started or that
need to reach a level that allows it to move along without help.
The managers of the Tide Setubal Fund saw this situation
up close during a study conducted in São Paulo's east side: at
the time, they found many great ideas, lots of drive, and lots of
obstacles too. From there the fund was born, and it picks who
it wants to support through an open call. The businesses must
be socially inclusive and sustainable, and they receive technical
support and a financial investment of up to 25,000 reais ($8,000
dollars). In addition, the Fundo ZL works to broaden the reach
of each business, building bridges and bringing together the com-
munity agents.
FUNDOZL
sustentável
What is it: Fund that supports micro and
small businesses in São Paulo's east zone
through partnerships, management sup-
port and investments. Has the Alana Insti-
tute as a partner, along with the Tide Setu-
bal Foundation.
Highlight: 710,000 reais ($240,000 dollars)
invested in 27 businesses since its creation.
zlsustenta.org.br
facebook.com/
fundozonalestesustentaveloficial
Created in 2009, the Vox Fund came to
help foster the environment for social busi-
nesses in Brazil. Since then, it has sought
out businesses and entrepreneurs to invest
in and offer help in management. Vox Cap-
ital is structured in two fronts: the equity,
which currently maintains investment in six
companies, and Vox Lab, which supports
five projects that are not yet ready for share-
holder participation, but are promising and
can grow a lot with investment. Alana is one
of the investors in Vox Capital - with an
investment of 10 million reais ($3.3 million
dollars) in 2012 - and is part of the council
that conducts the selection process for busi-
nesses that will receive investment. These
are ideas that impact the lives of millions of
Brazilians- and that can no longer wait to
gain scale and reach their potential.
VOX
CAPITAL
What is it: Company that invests in inno-
vative businesses with a high impact that
serve a low income population. The Alana
Institute is one of its investors.
Highlight: Investment of 10 million reais ($3.3
million dollars) by the Alana Institute in 2012.
voxcapital.com.br
facebook.com/voxcapital
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