São Paulo / New York, 2025 — As a global asset management firm committed to bridging traditional finance and the digital future, Chainvest Gestora de Recursos Ltda. is driving the compliant development and inclusive adoption of blockchain finance and digital asset management across Latin America.
At the heart of this mission stand two key leaders — João Pedro and Mariana Silva — whose extensive international investment banking and digital asset management experience form the strategic core of Chainvest’s global growth.

João Pedro: The Architect of Strategic Expansion
João Pedro, currently serving as Managing Director of Asset Management at Chainvest Gestora de Recursos Ltda., oversees the company’s strategic initiatives and investment execution across digital assets, crypto index funds, and Web3 infrastructure.
He has led the structuring and international rollout of several crypto ETF products, managing both Brazilian onshore and European offshore regulatory projects. João is also spearheading Chainvest’s innovation efforts in DeFi, tokenized securities, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Before joining Chainvest, João worked at Banco BTG Pactual, Brazil’s leading investment bank, as a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Global Asset Management division, focusing on investments in the digital economy and technology sectors across emerging markets.
Later, at Credit Suisse Zurich, he was responsible for alternative asset allocation and quantitative strategy development for Latin American clients, leading multiple blockchain fund and tokenized bond initiatives.

He currently serves as an advisor and board member to several international organizations, including:
– Nasdaq Crypto Index Council
– LatAm Digital Finance Association
– Aurora Blockchain Initiative (European Blockchain Sustainability Alliance)

João Pedro holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), completed the Advanced Program in Blockchain and Digital Asset Management at the London School of Economics (LSE), and holds both the CFA and CAIA designations.
He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Mariana Silva: The Force Behind Institutional Innovation
Mariana Silva brings over seven years of combined experience in international investment banking and digital asset management.
She currently serves as Director of Institutional Business and Digital Strategy at Chainvest Gestora de Recursos Ltda., where she leads institutional investor relations, crypto index product design, and structured investment strategies in Web3 across Latin American and European markets.
She plays a key role in driving Chainvest’s strategic transformation, particularly in digital asset ETFs, tokenized bonds, and green blockchain infrastructure initiatives.

Prior to joining Chainvest, Mariana was Vice President in the Digital Finance and Structured Solutions Group at J.P. Morgan London, specializing in cross-border blockchain securitization and crypto fund compliance frameworks.
Later, she joined Banco Itaú BBA in São Paulo, where she led the design and issuance of Brazil’s first crypto-index-linked structured notes, providing multi-asset allocation and hedging strategies for institutional and family office clients.

Mariana also serves as an advisor to several global organizations and initiatives, including:
– LatAm Digital Assets Forum
– Global Women in Fintech Alliance
– Nasdaq–Chainvest Institutional Council

She earned her Master’s in Finance from the London Business School (LBS) and holds both the CFA charter and the MIT Fintech Professional Certificate.
Mariana is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with deep expertise in cross-border investment and structured finance.

Empowering the Future of Digital Finance with Global Expertise
At Chainvest Gestora de Recursos Ltda., we believe the future of finance relies on the synergy of global perspective, regulatory integrity, and professional execution.
Under the leadership of João Pedro and Mariana Silva, Chainvest continues to advance blockchain-based financial infrastructure, digital asset index investing, and tokenized capital markets — all while reinforcing its position as the most trusted digital asset management firm in Latin America.

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