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Marcelo Sato
VCGeneral Partner, Astella Investimentos
Entrepreneur-turned-investor in enterprise and govtech
São Paulo, Brazil$100K–$5M checks
SeedSeries A
Enterprise SaaSHealthcareEdtechProptech
Background
Marcelo Sato founded his first business at age 18 and later co-founded CIATECH, which was sold to UOL in 2013. He joined Astella as a General Partner in 2017, focusing on govtech, proptech, edtech, healthtech, marketplaces, and enterprise SaaS. His philosophy is transitioning from entrepreneurial risk-taking to strategic risk mitigation for portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
Stages
SeedSeries A
Typical check: $100K–$5M
Sectors
Enterprise SaaSHealthcareEdtechProptech
Based in: São Paulo, Brazil (Latin America)
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026