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Poli Angels is a group of angel investors(*) founded by alumni of Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo and open for all. The focus is to support early-stage Brazilian startups with a strong technology bias. Our group members have an extensive business network and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. ___________________________________________ (*) Poli Angels group has no responsibility for the financial result of any individual investment made by its members. The association is also completely exempt and not responsible for the financial decisions made by its members. Poli Angels or its members DO NOT CHARGE any fee from startups and entrepreneurs for selection, mentoring or application for funding.

GVAngels is a non-profit organization, created in 2017 by EAESP-FGV alumni, with the goal of generating opportunities among alumni who want to invest in Startups with growth potential, and Entrepreneurs who want to accelerate their business with Support from highly qualified investors. To create these Opportunities, it organizes bimonthly events, in which Four Startups, pre-selected by the Group Committee, present themselves to the members present, who decide in real time to advance in the conversations about investment with the entrepreneurs or not.

The Harvard Business School Alumni Angels Association (HBSAA) is an educational and networking forum for Harvard Alumni and other participants who are interested in researching and investing in early stage companies on an individual basis.

Poli Angels is a group of angel investors(*) founded by alumni of Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo and open for all. The focus is to support early-stage Brazilian startups with a strong technology bias. Our group members have an extensive business network and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. ___________________________________________ (*) Poli Angels group has no responsibility for the financial result of any individual investment made by its members. The association is also completely exempt and not responsible for the financial decisions made by its members. Poli Angels or its members DO NOT CHARGE any fee from startups and entrepreneurs for selection, mentoring or application for funding.

GVAngels is a non-profit organization, created in 2017 by EAESP-FGV alumni, with the goal of generating opportunities among alumni who want to invest in Startups with growth potential, and Entrepreneurs who want to accelerate their business with Support from highly qualified investors. To create these Opportunities, it organizes bimonthly events, in which Four Startups, pre-selected by the Group Committee, present themselves to the members present, who decide in real time to advance in the conversations about investment with the entrepreneurs or not.

The Harvard Business School Alumni Angels Association (HBSAA) is an educational and networking forum for Harvard Alumni and other participants who are interested in researching and investing in early stage companies on an individual basis.

Established in 1944 to promote Brazil’s social and economic development, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) has consolidated itself as a one of the top 10 think tanks* in the world as well as a top higher education institution. * According to the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, 2017