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The team is composed of professionals who have been working together for more than 10 years and have complementary experiences, which are instrumental to tackle different challenges. Treecorp’s team seeks to promote a great environment to stimulate proactivity and constant learning.
Founder and Managing Partner
Luis Filipe Lomonaco founded Treecorp Investimentos in 2010 and started the company’s investment activities. From 2006 to 2009, held the CEO position in Estapar where he was responsible for the turn-around project of the companies and for the global operations. In 2009, he was responsible for the deal in which the global investment bank BTG Pactual became majority shareholder of the company. Before Estapar, he spent five years in Unilever where was responsible for the Household Care products. Previously, Luis Filipe worked in the Barclay bank, in London, Nea Capital, Roland Berger, GVconsult and was director of the Small Business Affairs Committee of the America Chamber of Commerce.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration by Fundação Getúlio Vargas focused on corporate finances and economics, and an MBA by FGV EESP.
He holds council member positions in Zul Digital and MC1 and external council member positions in Iclinic and Alliar.
Managing Partner
Bruno Levi D’Ancona joined Treecorp in the beginning of 2013 and is currently one of the managing directors and portfolio managers, being responsible for investment origination and monitoring. Before joining Treecorp, he worked in the Investment Bank division of the Barclays for almost a decade. He helped to structure and execute IPOs, merger & acquisitions and structured debt.
He holds a master’s degree in Management by Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration by Insper.
He is a board member at Ademicon, Wevets, Tania Bulhoes and Cabana Burger. Previously hew the chairman of the board in Conseg and at the board of Zee.Dog, Zul Digital and Innova.
Managing Partner
Danilo Just Soares joined Treecorp in November 2012. Previously, he was a senior associate at Vella, Pugliese, Buosi Guidoni Advogados in the M&A and corporate law practices, in which he advised public companies, investment fund and banks in acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG) and a graduate degree in Corporate Finances by Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA). He also holds the CFA and CGA certifications (Anbima).
He is currently chairman of the board at Cabana Burger. Previously, he was a board member at Zee.Dog and Innova Property Management, and acted as a board observer at MC1 Tecnologia.
Risk and Compliance
Suelen Takahara entered Treecorp Investments in 2012. Previously, she worked in finances and controllership area the Estapar group, helping in the company’s corporate restructuring, implementing processes, procedures and control (governance), which resulted in the bank BTG Pactual investment.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration by Mackenzie University and a graduate course in Risk and Fraud Management and Compliance by Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA).
Commercial and Investor Relations Director
Daniel Soliani de Castro joined Treecorp in May-2022. Before joining Treecorp, he worked as Marketing & Investor Relations Vice President for Patria Investments at the Private Equity area. Before Patria, Daniel spent over a decade at Promon Engenharia, acting both in planning and in the commercial area
He holds a master degree in Mechanical Engineering by Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo) and a MBA by Insper. He has a bachelor degree in mechatronics engineering, also by Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo).
Value Creation Associate
Dafne joined Treecorp in September 2022. Before joining Treecorp, she worked for 9 years with project management and, later, commercial at Promon Engenharia, where she was Pricing and Commercial Planning coordinator. Subsequently, she led the Strategy&Planning team for 2 years at idwall, a scale-up in the technology sector, where he worked directly in the company’s Revenue, Pricing and Strategic Planning verticals.
Dafne holds a degree in chemical engineering from the FEI University Center.
Investment Analyst
Bruno joined Treecorp as a trainee in December 2016. He works in new opportunities analysis and support to invested companies.
Bruno holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics by Insper.
Investment Analyst
Liam joined Treecorp in October 2020 as an intern. Previously, worked at Mar Ventures as an Equity Research Summer Intern and at Voiter as a Credit Agriculture Summer Intern. Currently, is part of the investment team, analyzing new opportunities and supporting portfolio companies.
Liam holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Insper.
Investment Analyst
Luana joined at Treecorp in April 2021 as an intern. Previously, she worked in Equity Research area as a summer intern at Apex Capital, being responsible for the utilities sector, and in the M&A area at Magellan Advisory. She works in new investments analysis and supporting portfolio companies.
Luana is Actuarial Science student at FEA-USP.
Investment Analyst
Lucas joined Treecorp in July 2023. Previously, he worked for 1 year and 5 months in Investment Banking at One Partners. He is currently engaged in analyzing new opportunities and providing support to invested companies.
Lucas holds a degree in Economics from Insper.
Investment Intern
Nivaldo joined Treecorp in May 2023. Previously, he was part of the college financial club, where he worked at the academic board, participated in Equity Research Challenges and developed M&A projects with RGS Partners and Moelis&Co. Currently, he works analyzing new opportunities and supporting portfolio companies.
Nivaldo is Industrial Engineering undergraduate student at Polytechnic School of University of São Paulo (Poli-USP).
Administration and Finances
Isadora entered Treecorp in 2018. She is responsible for the company’s financial and administrative areas.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics by Universidade Anhembi Morumbi.
Partner and Advisor
Roberto Justus built his career in the advertising business and he is one of the most renowned Brazilian businessmen. He gained notoriety as the anchor of the Brazilian version of “The Apprentice”. He began his career in the advertising as a partner of Fischer & Justus Comunicações. Soon, the company became reference in the advertising market. In 1985, Fischer & Justus merged to the multinational Y & R, becoming F, J, Y & R. In 1998, Roberto created the Newcomm Comunicação. In only ten years, it became the biggest agency in Brazil. Roberto was considered one of the “Most Admired Leaders” by several institutions.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration by Mackenzie University.
Advisor
Nemer Rahal is a senior executive with around 30 years of experience in the financial and investment markets. His prosperous career includes senior roles in prestigious institutions such as JP Morgan Chase and Patria Investments – a Brazilian leading alternative investments firm – where he worked as the partner responsible for Sales & Investor Relations for more than 15 years.
Since 2017, Nemer has remained thoroughly engaged in the venture capital market by acting as an angel investor and mentor for selected startups and more recently as a Managing Partner at Mindset Ventures. Additionally, he has engaged in initiatives in the impact economy market, including being a co-founder and Board Member at ForFuturing.
Nemer holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an MBA from Insead, besides a Certificate in Corporate Innovation from Stanford University.
Nemer holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an MBA from Insead, besides a Certificate in Corporate Innovation from Stanford University.
Conselheiro
With a master’s degree in administration, Sergio Eraldo was the founder of Bozano Investments (now Crescera Investments) and Legend Capital, after extensive experience as Director and President of Bozano’s Group. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors in companies such as Votorantim Group and Ouro Preto Oil and Gas, and currently holds a seat as a member of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee in the companies Azul Linhas Aereas and Embraer, as well as a representative member of the Board of Shareholders of Alpha Group.
Sergio Eraldo holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Brasília (UnB) and in Economics from the University “Centro de Ensino Unificado de Brasília” (UNICEUB). He holds a Master’s in Economics from FGV and a Master’s in Business Administration from PUC-RJ.
