What are Alternative Investments?
Invest directly in real companies and assets.Invest directly in real companies and assets.
Operational Parameters
- Offering cap
- Up to R$ 15 million per calendar year
- Eligible size
- Gross annual revenue up to R$ 40 million (or R$ 80 million consolidated group)
- Maximum window
- Up to 180 days of public subscription
- Retail Investor
- Annual cap of up to R$ 20,000.00 per calendar year
How Alternative Investments work
The company raises directly from the investor, on the platform.
Solid Governance
Strict disclosure rules, annual exposure limits, and mandatory investor protections.
100% Digital
From Data Room inspection to electronic signature and PIX/bank slip settlement.
Segregated Account
Investor funds never transit through the platform's own corporate balance sheet.
Withdrawal Right
Statutory 5-business-day cooling-off period after confirmation with zero penalties.
Key Rules and Limits
The Alternative Investments framework establishes clear offering caps and strengthens institutional governance across electronic platforms.
For Issuing Companies
- Eligible size
- Gross annual revenue up to R$ 40 million (or R$ 80 million consolidated group)
- Offering cap
- Up to R$ 15 million per calendar year
- Maximum window
- Up to 180 days of public subscription
- Minimum target
- At least 2/3 (two-thirds) of the maximum target volume
For Investors
- Retail Investor
- Annual cap of up to R$ 20,000.00 per calendar year
- Income/Assets > R$ 200k
- Annual cap of up to 10% of the greater amount
- Qualified Investor
- No annual cap (> R$ 1 million in financial assets)
- Transparency
- Full access to the Essential Offering Information and periodic reports
Alternative Investments vs. Traditional Bank Fixed Income
See how Alternative Investments complement your portfolio diversification.
| Criterion | Alternative Investments (Poupz Capital) | Traditional Bank Fixed Income |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Economy Connection | Direct allocation to vetted projects and companies | Indirect via bank balance sheet intermediation |
| Return Potential | Higher yield spread (structured credit or equity upside) | Capped near standard retail CDI rates |
| Liquidity | Low (designed to be held to maturity or exit event) | High or daily liquidity on most retail instruments |
| FGC Coverage | Not covered by FGC (relies on transaction-specific real/contractual collateral) | Covered up to R$ 250k per tax ID/institution |
| Information Access | Full Data Room, legal contracts, and quarterly performance reports | Standardized retail bank summary sheet |
Asset Classes Structured on Poupz Capital
Explore the four pillars of real-economy securities available in our ecosystem.
Corporate Equity
Direct or convertible equity participation in scalable companies with validated governance.
Real Estate (CRI)
Real Estate Receivables Certificates with real collateral and income tax exemption for individuals in Brazil.
Agribusiness (CRA)
Securities backed by Brazilian agribusiness supply chains, income tax exempt for individuals in Brazil.
Structured Notes (CR)
Commercial notes and structured receivables financing middle-market corporate expansion.
Start Your Alternative Investments Journey
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