Team

Our team of experienced Founders brings over 35 years of combined expertise in investing and company operations. What makes us unique is our collaborative experience since 2016. This allows us to effectively combine our skills in transactions, portfolio management, value creation, and sector insights. Our shared values and long-term goals unite us, driving our commitment to excellence, client success, and delivering tangible value. We're a high-achieving team ready to navigate the market and ensure sustainable growth for clients and partners.

Mario De Barros

Mario De Barros

Mario Lins Estevam De Barros is a highly accomplished founder with a diverse background in technology and finance. He holds a major in Computer Engineering from USP, a masters from École Polytechnique de Paris, and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School. Mr. De Barros's career began as a software engineer before transitioning to investment roles. Passing through companies like ItauBBA and Citi, he worked as an Investment Officer at Endurance Capital Partners in 2012 and later served as Head of Corporate and Business Development at a KKR portfolio company. In 2015, he became a Director at Patria Blackstone and in 2018 opened Jaguar Growth Partners office in Brazil. He currently serves as a board member for Opea Capital and Bresco Investments. In 2022, he co-founded Gard2n, contributing his diverse expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to his corporate endeavors, Mario is an active angel investor and acts as Student Mentor for Poli Retribua, an NGO focused on helping underserved engineering students.

Mario de Barros

Caio Torres Margara da Silva

Caio Margara is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in finance and investment. He began his career in 2014 as an FP&A specialist at Pitzi.com, where he gained insights into financial planning and analysis. In 2015, Caio transitioned to Equity Research at Morgan Stanley, sharpening his skills in evaluating investment opportunities and analyzing market trends. His enthusiasm for investments led him to join the PIPE Strategy at Patria Blackstone in 2016, where he played a key role in new investments and value creation until 2022. In 2022, Caio embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey as a Co-Founder at Gard2n, bringing his accumulated experience and innovative mindset to the table.

Mario de Barros

Luca De Martino

Luca is a dynamic professional with a background in the finance and investment sectors. He joined Bradesco BBI as a member of the investment banking team. During his time there, he gained insights in financial analysis, deal structuring, and strategic advisory services. Later, Luca joined private equity firm Jaguar Growth Partners, showcasing his excitement to contribute to the growth and success of businesses. As part of the investment team, he was responsible for investment analysis, structuring, and due diligence as well as portfolio company management. In 2022, Luca embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey as a Co-Founder at Gard2n, bringing his forward-looking perspective and business curiosity to the team.

Mario de Barros

Mario de Barros

Mario Lins Estevam De Barros is a highly accomplished founder with a diverse background in technology and finance. He holds a major in Computer Engineering from USP, a masters from École Polytechnique de Paris, and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School. Mr. De Barros's career began as a software engineer before transitioning to investment roles. Passing through companies like ItauBBA and Citi, he worked as an Investment Officer at Endurance Capital Partners in 2012 and later served as Head of Corporate and Business Development at a KKR portfolio company. In 2015, he became a Director at Patria Blackstone and in 2018 opened Jaguar Growth Partners office in Brazil. He currently serves as a board member for Opea Capital and Bresco Investments. In 2022, he co-founded Gard2n, contributing his diverse expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to his corporate endeavors, Mario is an active angel investor and acts as Student Mentor for Poli Retribua, an NGO focused on helping underserved engineering students.

Mario de Barros

Caio Torres Margara da Silva

Caio Margara is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in finance and investment. He began his career in 2014 as an FP&A specialist at Pitzi.com, where he gained insights into financial planning and analysis. In 2015, Caio transitioned to Equity Research at Morgan Stanley, sharpening his skills in evaluating investment opportunities and analyzing market trends. His enthusiasm for investments led him to join the PIPE Strategy at Patria Blackstone in 2016, where he played a key role in new investments and value creation until 2022. In 2022, Caio embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey as a Co-Founder at Gard2n, bringing his accumulated experience and innovative mindset to the table.

Mario de Barros

Luca De Martino

Luca is a dynamic professional with a background in the finance and investment sectors. He joined Bradesco BBI as a member of the investment banking team. During his time there, he gained insights in financial analysis, deal structuring, and strategic advisory services. Later, Luca joined private equity firm Jaguar Growth Partners, showcasing his excitement to contribute to the growth and success of businesses. As part of the investment team, he was responsible for investment analysis, structuring, and due diligence as well as portfolio company management. In 2022, Luca embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey as a Co-Founder at Gard2n, bringing his forward-looking perspective and business curiosity to the team.