Mario Moraes is Founder and Managing Partner at UVP. The firm was formed following the separation of Upload Ventures, where he had also served as Managing Partner and led growth investing following a background in professional racing.
UVP manages a growth fund anchored by TIM. In an October 2026 interview, Moraes described the TIM-anchored growth fund at UVP as managing US$70 million. The firm follows a deliberately concentrated portfolio approach.
His mentoring starts with commercial specificity: identify the most valuable potential customers, then use relationships to create a real conversation. The model is concentrated and hands-on, with value measured in market access and execution rather than advice alone.
Where Mario can help
- Brazil
- B2B
- growth investing
- market access
- enterprise sales
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Mario Moraes.
Ventures
UVP
Founder & Managing Partner; growth investment firm formed after the Upload Ventures separation.
Upload Ventures
Former Managing Partner
Highlights
- Founded UVP after previously serving as Managing Partner at Upload Ventures.
- UVP reported US$70 million under management for its TIM-anchored growth fund in October 2026.
- Works with B2B founders on customer targeting, commercial access and market execution.
Questionsfounders ask aboutMario Moraes
Where can Mario help founders?
Mario helps B2B founders identify the enterprise customers that matter most in Brazil, map relevant decision-makers and prepare a focused commercial approach.
Which company-building situations are most relevant to Mario’s experience?
His experience is most relevant to B2B technology companies scaling in or from Brazil, growth-stage teams seeking major commercial partnerships, and founders preparing for institutional investment.
What perspective does Mario bring as a mentor?
He brings the perspective of a Brazilian growth investor who has built UVP after serving as Managing Partner at Upload Ventures, combining institutional investment work with a concentrated, hands-on approach to commercial execution.
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