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We are specialists in Public Law in the areas of Administrative Law, Civil Procedural Law and Infrastructure Law. Tenders or Requests for Bids, administrative contracts, concessions, PPP’s, compliance and integrity programs, proceedings before Courts of Audits, administrative improbity lawsuits, public civil lawsuits, lawsuits against the public administration, tutelage, infrastructure of logistics (roads, public transportation, urban mobility, railroads, ports, airports and waterways) and social infrastructure (basic sanitation, education, health care, housing, urban mobility and water resources) are part of the body of practices of the office.

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Created by law, the agency is a private entity that follows market rules and standards. Its operating model combines agility and flexibility, based on a regime of cooperation with the government and society.

Inspired by the best examples of development agencies in the world, Invest RS is an initiative to transform the economic reality of Rio Grande do Sul, positioning the State as a competitive player on the international scene, boosting local companies and improving the business environment, to make it attractive to new investments.

Invest RS's actions are guided by the Economic, Inclusive and Sustainable Development Plan, launched by the government of Rio Grande do Sul, prioritizing strategic sectors to drive growth. Its operations are aligned with the Secretariat of Economic Development (Sedec) and other agencies responsible for public development policies.

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Lead sponsor

Titan Capital is a transformative investment firm active in sectors like mining, energy, tourism, retail, and healthcare. With a portfolio of over 30 companies, it focuses on business development and corporate restructuring to drive value creation, job growth, and socioeconomic impact. Led by a team of seasoned professionals—most notably economist and banker Daniel Vorcaro — the firm supports companies of all sizes through capital raises, acquisitions, mergers, and expansion strategies. Its diversified and forward-looking approach positions Titan Capital as a key player in fostering sustainable growth and unlocking opportunities across a broad spectrum of industries.

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Associate sponsor

With a history spanning 124 years, Gerdau is the Brazilian largest steel producer, one of the leading producers of long steel in the Americas and  of special steel in the world. In Brazil, Gerdau also produces flat steel and iron ore for its own use. Gerdau also has a new business division, Gerdau Next, which fosters entrepreneurship in segments adjacent to the steel industry. Guided by its purpose of empowering people who build the future, Gerdau has operations in many countries and over 30,000 employees. Gerdau is the largest recycling company in Latin America and uses scrap as an important input, with more than 70% of the steel it produces made from scrap. Every year, Gerdau transforms 11 million tonnes of scrap into a variety of steel products. Gerdau also is the world’s largest charcoal producer, with over 250 hectares of planted forests in the state of Minas Gerais. As a result of its sustainable production matrix, Gerdau currently has one of the industry’s lowest average greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂e), of 0.91t/CO₂e per tonne of steel, which is about half the global industry average of 1.91 t/CO₂e per tonne of steel (worldsteel). By 2031, Gerdau’s target is to reduce its carbon emissions to 0.82 t/CO₂e per tonne of steel. Gerdau’s shares are listed on the São Paulo (B3) and New York (NYSE).

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Moody’s provides data, intelligence and analytical tools to help business and financial leaders make confident decisions. Moody’s has highly skilled analysts, rich data, robust tools supported by groundbreaking technologies, and a view of the future informed by more than 115 years of expertise. We help customers accelerate value creation in this Era of Exponential Risk in 4 ways including: Ratings – We strive to be the global rating agency of choice for debt issuers and investors, Research & Insights – Premier fixed income research business, Data & Information – A data business powered by one of the world’s largest database on companies (450M and growing) and credit, and Decision Solutions – Three cloud-based SaaS-businesses serving mission-critical Banking, Insurance and KYC workflows.

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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and ADRs on the New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. 

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities Canada, Ltd., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. For more information, please visit www.smbcgroup.com. 

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