Edson Rigonatti is a co-founder and Partner (often titled General Partner) at Astella Investimentos. See contact routes.
Edson Rigonatti is a co-founder and Partner (often titled General Partner) at Astella Investimentos, a São Paulo-based venture capital firm he established in 2008 that focuses on early-stage Brazilian startups. His investment thesis targets early stages ranging from pre-seed to Series A, with a sector allocation of 50% in SaaS, 25% in marketplaces, and 25% in digital consumption, primarily within Brazil. Rigonatti typically invests between $500,000 and $1 million at the seed stage, $2–$3 million for initial scalability, and $5–$7 million for mature Series A deals, often reserving half of the fund capital for follow-on investments. Notable portfolio companies include RD Station (acquired by Totvs for R$1.8 billion), Omie, ClickSign, and Moblife, where he serves as a board member. He distinguishes his approach by seeking maximum risk in product while minimizing risk in people, processes, and price, aiming for investment horizons of 7 to 10 years. Rigonatti has shared these views publicly in interviews and talks, emphasizing the importance of arriving as early as possible in an entrepreneur’s journey to validate product-market fit.
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