Strategic Financial Advisory for High-Stakes Transactions
Faria Lima Advisors partners with founders and executives to architect the financial and strategic narrative for their most critical moments: fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate planning.
Our methodology, forged in top-tier investment banking and buy-side roles, transforms your vision into an undeniable case for investors and buyers.
Experience in Transactions
Our methodology isn't only academic. It was forged in over US$5 billion in live transactions. We've been on all sides of the table:• As Dealmakers (Investment Banking & Buy-Side M&A): structuring and executing landmark deals including the US$209mm MadeiraMadeira unicorn round, Nasdaq IPOs, and the R$7.5bn leveraged buyout of Somos Educação by Cogna.• As Investors: Executing the full investment cycle at both Private Equity (Gulf Capital Partners) and Venture Capital (Greenfield Global Opportunities) firms.• As a Founder's Ally: Serving as CFO for high-growth startups during their fundraising rounds and mentoring founders on their valuation and strategy in top-tier acceleration programs like Braskem's Oxygea Labs.
EXPERIENCE FORGED AT
TRACK-RECORD
Our Intelligence Services
Due Diligence-Proof Financial Models
We build robust 3-statement financial models that don't just project your future, but tell a defensible story, ready for the most rigorous investor scrutiny.
Valuation
& Market Analysis
We deliver valuation reports and market intelligence that support your strategy, justify your price, and give you the confidence needed to win the negotiation.
Presentations
That Tell a Story
We transform raw data and complex ideas into a clear, persuasive investment narrative, with a design that captures attention and communicates value.
End-to-End
Advisory
We provide the hands-on strategic advisory to guide your fundraising or M&A transaction from initial strategy and deal structuring through to a successful close.
OUR PHYLOSOPHY
A financial model is not just a spreadsheet. A pitch deck is not just a presentation.They are strategic assets, the foundation of a successful transaction. They are the narrative that proves your value, defends your price, and wins the trust of sophisticated investors. While most advisors build documents, we architect the case — and help you win it.Our methodology is built on a 360-degree perspective that generic consultants cannot replicate. We combine the analytical rigor of an Investment Banker who structures Nasdaq IPOs, the critical eye of a VC & PE Investor who approves deals, and the hands-on experience of a Startup CFO who has been in the trenches.The result for you is not just a file, but the strategic partnership to wield it. It is the confidence, clarity, and senior-level guidance needed to navigate the complexities of the deal and achieve a successful close.
TRUST & VERIFICATION
Our professional reputation is built on delivering exceptional results. To maintain the privacy and respect of our senior-level contacts from investment banking, private equity, venture capital, startups and the corporate world, references or testimonials are not publicly listed, as well as previous jobs are not available for your assessment and evaluation, due to containing confidential information about our client companies.
Following our initial consultation and upon establishing a mutual fit for your project, we will be pleased to facilitate a private, confidential conversation with a relevant past colleague or client of your preference.
LET´S DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT
Every project is unique. After an initial consultation to understand the scope and complexity of your needs, we will provide a detailed, fixed-price proposal. This ensures you receive a solution tailored to your specific objectives, with complete transparency and no surprises.
