Newton M. Campos, Ph.D.

Founding Partner at Newton Equity Partners | Search Fund Expert & Investor | Professor & Researcher

📍 Brazil🔄 Updated September 2026💼 14 investments📅 20 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2022
VC🌍 Brazil
14
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Portfolio

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Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Aug 2022
M-Capital is the 2nd traditional type search fund in Japan, backed by 18 world-class investors consisting of MBA professors, funds, and entrepreneurs. We are looking to acquire, operate and lead a privately held company in Japan for the medium to long term.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Feb 2022
A Connectus Capital é um fundo de investimento no modelo Search Fund que busca adquirir participação majoritária de uma empresa de faturamento de R$ 25 a R$ 100mm/ano, com longo track record. Os investidores da Connectus capital são nacionais e estrangeiros, que somam mais de R$ 20bi em Participações Acionárias, e que possuem longa experiência na aquisição e crescimento de empresas.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital and Acquisition Capital)
Jan 2022
Bridge Capital is a Search Fund. We have the mission of finding and acquiring a great company, and make it grow. The search will focus in Paraguay and Brazil.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Jan 2022
LT Partners is the first ever traditional Search Fund in Southeast Asia, and the first one to be launched in Vietnam. We are a group of 15+ experienced operators, entrepreneurs and investors focused on conducting a single 30mm+ USD acquisition in the SME market of Vietnam. Launched by Eduardo Batista & Thai Nguyen.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital and Acquisition Capital)
Jan 2022
En PROAGRO ofrecemos soluciones integrales para el agricultor, cubriendo sus necesidades de financiamiento, insumos y comercialización de su cosecha. Somos una empresa socialmente responsable enfocada al desarrollo de nuestros clientes y de nuestra comunidad.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Sep 2021
En Aqua Capital Partners somos el socio de confianza para impulsar el crecimiento y desarrollo de empresas. De una manera sostenible damos continuidad al proyecto iniciado por los fundadores de la empresa para llevarla al siguiente nivel.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Mar 2021
Grit Capital is a private investment firm headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, built by serial entrepreneurs and supported by world-class investors to search, acquire and grow a single company in Brazil.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Mar 2021
Linden Equity Partners es una firma privada de inversión fundada y administrada por Andrés de Villasante y Francisco J. Elosúa. El equipo gestor/directivo está respaldado por inversionistas, emprendedores y mentores, tanto mexicanos como internacionales, con amplia experiencia en administración de empresas. El propósito de la firma es adquirir una compañía estable y con potencial de crecimiento para dar continuidad a un legado empresarial con una visión de largo plazo.
Investor
Nov 2020
O mundo mudou e segue mudando. A mudança é inevitável, mas o que mudar é responsabilidade de cada um de nós. Acreditamos que os questionamentos corretos podem nos mover para um futuro justo e consciente. Faça as suas perguntas!
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Sep 2020
December Transmission est une entité réunissant deux entrepreneurs/repreneurs qui ont pour objectif d'acquérir, de pérenniser et de développer une PME française. Nous recherchons une PME: - rentable : EBE >1M€, marge d'EBE 10% - un chiffre d'affaires compris entre 10 et 50M€, récurrent et en croissance - un secteur en croissance et fragmenté - une intensité capitalistique modérée Nous sommes soutenus par un groupe d'entrepreneurs et investisseurs stratégiques et institutionnels spécialisés dans l'investissement de PMEs pour nous accompagner sur le long terme. Si vous souhaitez transmettre votre entreprise, contactez-nous ! gabriel@decembertransmission.com chris@decembertransmission.com
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Jun 2020
AS Capital est une holding d’investissement qui vise à racheter une seule entreprise pour la diriger et la développer sur le long-terme. Nous recherchons: • Une belle entreprise sans solution de transmission familiale à court terme • Un changement de projet de vie du fondateur • Vente de filiale d’un conglomérat ou grand groupe Nos critères Le Secteur d’activité : o En pleine croissance, o Paysage concurrentiel fragmenté o Faible risques lié aux changements technologiques ou de réglementations o Des barrières à l’entrée importantes o Faibles intensité capitalistique L’entreprise cible : o Bonne réputation o Faible concentration de clients o Part importante de chiffre d’affaire récurrent o Chiffre d’affaire idéalement compris entre 5 et 30 M€ o Bonne profitabilité o Trésorerie positive Nos investisseurs AS Capital est financé par des investisseurs individuels et des « family offices ». Ces investisseurs sont des entrepreneurs et dirigeants à succès, qui sont ou ont été à la tête de grandes entreprises, de fonds d'investissement, et qui combinent désormais toute leur expérience pour racheter et contribuer au développement d'une entreprise basée en Côte d’Ivoire ou Sénégal.
Partner and Investor
Aug 2006
Aioli Bistro is a restaurants company based out of 1000 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Experience · 19 entries
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Investments (14)
Founder (1)
2023
Concurring Partner
Aug 2023
Led by Osvaldo Spuri Junior and Newton Campos, Spuri Capital is an ambitious Search Fund venture aimed at acquiring and amplifying a medium-sized enterprise in Brazil. With a combined experience spanning over four decades in sectors like management, technology consulting, financial services, and entrepreneurship, Osvaldo and Newton bring to the table a powerhouse of skills. Osvaldo, a seasoned professional in corporate finance, couples strategic vision with actionable insights. Newtons rich background, ranging from family business leadership to entrepreneurship research, equips him with an unrivaled perspective on innovation and identifying promising opportunities.
2022
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Aug 2022
M-Capital is the 2nd traditional type search fund in Japan, backed by 18 world-class investors consisting of MBA professors, funds, and entrepreneurs. We are looking to acquire, operate and lead a privately held company in Japan for the medium to long term.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Feb 2022
A Connectus Capital é um fundo de investimento no modelo Search Fund que busca adquirir participação majoritária de uma empresa de faturamento de R$ 25 a R$ 100mm/ano, com longo track record. Os investidores da Connectus capital são nacionais e estrangeiros, que somam mais de R$ 20bi em Participações Acionárias, e que possuem longa experiência na aquisição e crescimento de empresas.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital and Acquisition Capital)
Jan 2022
Bridge Capital is a Search Fund. We have the mission of finding and acquiring a great company, and make it grow. The search will focus in Paraguay and Brazil.
Search Fund Investor (Search Capital)
Jan 2022
LT Partners is the first ever traditional Search Fund in Southeast Asia, and the first one to be launched in Vietnam. We are a group of 15+ experienced operators, entrepreneurs and investors focused on conducting a single 30mm+ USD acquisition in the SME market of Vietnam. Launched by Eduardo Batista & Thai Nguyen.
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