Impact investing
The asset manager who impacted the EV supply chain and set new sustainability standards worldwide
About A10
A10 Invest
The A10 Group was founded in 2013 by Marcelo Paiva and Ana Cabral. Our main area, asset management, focuses on the lithium-ion battery supply chain. We are a leader in the energy transition sector, comprising upstream and midstream investments in the supply chain of electric vehicles, with assets under management (AUM) of circa US$ 400 million (as of July, 2025) – majority part from the appreciation of our funds under management.
Through our investments, we enabled the first large-scale net zero carbon mining operation in the world.
We have a unique track record in the market, aligning social-environmental concern with high investment returns. In one of our investees:
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Outsized financial returns since our Inception
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Social initiatives for the local communities that resulted in exponential increase of employment and revenue in such communities
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Both A10 and its portfolio companies are case studies in Tier-1 Global Business School and events such as the Conference of the Parties (COP), supreme governing body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), every year since 2019
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Our co-founder, Marcelo Paiva, is a regular guest speaker at INSEAD and Wharton
A10 Group
Co-founded in Sao Paulo in 2013 by partners with a background in asset management and international investment banking.
Initially focused on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), in 2015 A10 was recognized by Exame Magazine's "Biggest and Best" ranking as the second M&A boutique with the highest volume of transactions in Brazil.
Over time, the A10 Group expanded into asset management, initially in Brazil. Later on, through an investment in California, the A10 Group started its international expansion in the US.
Most recently, in 2024, the A10 Group also established a presence in Abu Dhabi, UAE, an operational private company named A10 MEA Growth, to strengthen cross-border investment opportunities and partnerships in the Middle East.
A pure financial sponsor who delivered substantial returns in acting in every step of the investment cycle.
Our approach interwines profitability with purpose, ensuring that each investment enriches communities, empowers individuals, and nurtures the environment.
Led by a team of partners with years of collaborative experience, A10 excels at identifying and cultivating unique investment opportunities.
Our presence in the EV supply chain
Delivering green battery metals and new midstream technologies to the world
Mining Operations
Processing / Production Plant
A10 is Sigma Lithium’s controlling shareholder with the best global track-record regarding:
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bringing an asset into production (on time and on budget);
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environmental and social credentials; and
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financial returns
Chemical Conversion
Anode/Cathode Production
A10 co-developed the Mitra Chem business plan and joined the first round.
Critical minerals (Graphite, Lithium, Nickel, Rare Earths, among others) and strategic minerals (Phosphate and Potassium)
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Companies with strong strategy leading climate action
High growth, profit driven investment thesis
Active investors with the power to implement relevant changes
Management that leads investment rounds and set new standards for invested sectors
Transforms companies from their inception into market leaders
Investment Approach
Growth Stage Companies Delivering Substantial Climate Impact
Portfolio Companies
News
5+ years at A10
Vitor Ornelas
8+ years at A10
Anna Hartley
1+ years at A10
Matthew DeYoe
1+ years at A10
Renata Furquim
10+ years at A10
Roberto Coelho
6+ years at A10
Marina Bernardini
3+ years at A10
Daniel Abdo
1+ years at A10
Ariel Tenore
3+ years at A10
Gabriel Chefaly
1+ years at A10
Carlos Roberto
2+ years at A10
Andreza Carvalho
Local to global
Regulatory Information
CVM Reference Form – A10 Investimentos Ltda.
(CVM Formulário de Referência - A10 Investimentos Ltda.)
A10 Investimentos Ltda. and A10 Invest Ltda. are duly authorized by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out the activity of securities portfolios manager, in the category "asset manager". A10 Investimentos Ltda. is an institution that adheres to the Code of Management and Administration of Third-Party Funds and the Code of Certification of the Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Market Entities – ANBIMA, and A10 Invest Ltda. is currently under an accreditation process before ANBIMA. The information contained on this site is for information purposes only and does not constitute any kind of investment advice.
The A10 Group also includes A10 MEA Growth Ltd, a privately held operating company incorporated under the laws of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and duly authorized to operate within the jurisdiction of the United Arab Emirates. In addition, the A10 Group serves as the General Partner and Investment Manager of A10 Global Fund LP, a limited partnership established under the laws of the Cayman Islands and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).
