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Robert Binder

Founder of Antera Asset Management

Rio de Janeiro

Overview 

Robert Binder is an accomplished Entrepreneur and Venture Capital Fund Manager based in Rio de Janeiro, with a strong background in founding and leading successful ventures such as Antera Asset Management and the Brazilian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (ABVCAP). He has extensive experience in venture capital, finance, start-ups, and investments, and has played key roles in the growth and development of various organizations and initiatives within the financial sector. Binder's career highlights include co-founding the Chair in Venture Capital at COPPEAD and serving as the First Chief Executive Officer of the Brazilian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (ABVCAP), showcasing his expertise in fostering innovation, supporting emerging startups, and driving strategic growth in the investment landscape.

Work Experience 

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Antera Asset Management

  • Founder and CEO

    2005 - Current

    Asset management firm specialized on Venture/Seed Capital. Developed activities include: - Management of Antera's first Fund, Criatec - in operation since November/2007 Criatec is a seed/venture capital fund, focused on investments on innovative early stage companies and financial resources under management of R$ 100 million. The Fund has invested in 36 startups - Presidency of the Investments Committee - Cases of divestments yielding IRR of 161%, 61% and 42,3% - Management of Antera’s Second Fund (Primatec) – operations started in June/2015 Financial resources under management in Primatec: R$ 100 Million

Chair in Venture Capital at COPPEAD

  • Co-founder

    2015

COPPEAD UFRJ

  • Business Development Council Member

    2016 - 2016

ANBIMA (Brazilian Association of the Financial and Capital Entities)

  • Member of the Good Practices and Self-Regulation Committee for Funds regarding emerging startups

    2009 - 2015

Swiss Hotel Management College of Joinville

  • Co-founder and CEO

    2003 - 2005

    Roles include: - Foundation - CEO - CFO - Member of the Administrative Council

Ibmec

  • Professor of the Venture Capital chair

    2003 - 2005

    Post-graduation professor for venture capital managers.

Brazilian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (ABVCAP)

  • Co-founder and First Chief Executive Officer

    2000 - 2004

    Founding member and CEO of the Association which brings together the major Brazilian funds and institutions active in the venture capital industry. Also worked in the Association as Coordinator of the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Seed Capital of the Association (2009-2014) and Counselor (2014-2016).

Binder & Companhia

  • Founder and Chief Executive Officer

    1996 - 1999

    Worked with listed companies such as Usiminas, Souza Cruz, Cataguazes Leopoldina and Brahma (now part of the AB Inbev group).

DC Foreign Exchange and Marketable Securities Broker

  • Director of Foreign Operations

    1994 - 1996

    Oversight of international operations and management of the company's portfolio (Certified Fund manager since 1994).

Ágora Marketable Securities Broker

  • Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer

    1993 - 1994

    CFO and founding partner.

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