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ABOUT US

A truly independent
boutique

Arsenal is an independent corporate finance advisory firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions and corporate governance. We provide objective, senior-level advice tailored to each client's strategic and financial objectives.

2001
YEAR FOUNDED
70+
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS
BRL70bn+
IN TRANSACTION VALUE
BRL5bn+
IN RESTRUCTURED DEBT
OUR TRACK RECORD

Building value over time

A journey marked by significant transactions, relationships built on trust and an unwavering commitment to excellence in execution.

2001

Founding

BPW (Bassini Playfair Wright) was founded with two business lines: Private Equity and Wealth Management.

2002

Expansion

The corporate finance practice was established, covering mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance.

2006

Reorganisation

The firm was reorganised and rebranded as Arsenal, with a renewed focus on Mergers and Acquisitions and Wealth Management.

2009

Focus

The Wealth Management business was spun off (later merged into Gávea). Arsenal began focusing exclusively on mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions and corporate governance.

2025

Consolidation

Today, Arsenal is an established independent corporate finance advisory firm, with more than 70 completed transactions, aggregate transaction value of approximately BRL 70 billion and some BRL 5 billion in restructured debt.

ABOUT US

A firm defined by execution excellence and a proven 25-year track record

Arsenal is an independent corporate finance advisory firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions and corporate governance. We provide objective, senior-level advice tailored to each client's strategic and financial objectives.

Since 2001, Arsenal has completed more than 70 transactions with aggregate transaction value exceeding BRL 70 billion and has advised on more than BRL 5 billion of restructured debt.

We provide senior-level attention regardless of the size or nature of the transaction. Our lean structure brings agility to decision-making and keeps us close to every client.

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GOVERNANCE

Ethics and conduct as our foundation

Code of ethics and conduct.

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Arsenal Investimentos Code of Ethics document