Joaquim Bento Ferraz Palhares

Joaquim Bento Ferraz Palhares is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in investment and finance, currently serving as the Head of Growth Debt at KS FIDC since July 2023. In addition to this role, Joaquim has held positions as Head SP & Limited Partner and Venture Partner at EquityRio since May 2018, focusing on angel and pre-seed investments. Joaquim is also an angel investor in various ventures, including Mercado de Recebíveis, TINDIN Educação & Finanças, Central da Visão, Urca Angels, Gavea Angels, and Anjos do Brasil. Additionally, Joaquim was a partner at Curseria until July 2024 and served on the advisory board of Data Popular from March 2020 to September 2021. Joaquim holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing.