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Anderson Thees

Venture Capitalist at Banco Itaú

São Paulo, São Paulo

Overview 

Anderson Thees is a Venture Capitalist with a strong track record of successful investments in companies like Magnetis and RD Station. Currently serving as the Managing Partner at Redpoint eVentures Brazil, he has also held leadership roles at Banco Itaú and Apontador, demonstrating expertise in digital health, consumer internet, and enterprise sectors. With an impressive educational background including a Stanford SEP and Yale MBA, Anderson has made significant contributions to the Brazilian tech ecosystem through his roles as Chairman of the Board at Movile and Investment Principal at MIH.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Partner

    2012 - Current

    Redpoint e.ventures is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, serving the growing Brazilian Internet market. A joint venture between Redpoint and BV e.ventures, we bring funding, Silicon Valley access and global best practices to local entrepreneurs. We focus on early stage Internet opportunities, have a dedicated team and fund, and leverage our Silicon Valley and global networks to help develop market leaders in the Brazilian Internet.

  • Venture Capitalist

    2022

  • CEO

    2010 - 2011

    Leading company in the Brazilian Internet with over 15 million monthly visitors, over 20% reach. Focused on local search and geolocation. Operates the websites Apontador (#1 local search), ApontaOfertas (#1 daily deals aggregation), MapLink( #2 maps&routes, leader in traffic information) and Imobox (#6 real estate). Also provides B2B geolocation services to blue chip clients.

  • Chairman of the Board

    2008 - 2010

    The LatAm leader in consumer facing mobile value-added services. Naspers/MIH portfolio company.

  • Investment Principal - Latin America

    2007 - 2010

    MIH focuses on Internet and Mobile, with special interest in e-commerce, communities, content, communication and games. Fully owned by Naspers, a leading multinational media group.

  • Business Director

    2003 - 2006

    Eccelera is a private equity fund manager following a high involvement approach in its portfolio companies.

  • Summer Intern

    2002 - 2002

    Brazilian Institute for Education in Sustainable Business

  • Web Technology System Specialist

    1998 - 2001

    Browser engineering.

UBS Realty Investors is an institutional investment advisor that managed real estate equity assets on behalf of its clients.

  • Information Technology Analyst

    1997 - 1998

  • Software Developer

    1993 - 1997

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