Fernando Gouveia

Fernando Gouveia is the Founder and Managing Partner of Compa Capital, an early-stage crypto fund focused on investing in ventures that aim to redefine ownership through open, inclusive, and permissionless networks.1

Background and Experience

Gouveia has been involved in the cryptocurrency space for over a decade, working as both a founder and operator.1 His experience includes:

• Building consumer-facing and institutional-focused products used by more than 20 million people1
• Creating a startup accelerator with Abril, Brazil's largest media conglomerate, to co-invest and support top Brazilian startups4
• Previously working at Plug & Play Venture5

Leadership Style

As a leader, Gouveia is known for:

• Leading by example
• Effectively communicating team responsibilities
• Trusting his team members to perform their roles well2

Compa Capital

Gouveia founded Compa Capital in 2022.5 The fund's name, "Compa," is derived from a term of camaraderie used in various global cultures, reflecting the company's approach to founder relationships.1 Compa Capital focuses on several key areas:

• Decentralized Infrastructure
• DeFi & NFTfi
• Open Media
• Data & Analytics
• Identity
• Gaming & Entertainment1

Investment Philosophy

Gouveia and Compa Capital are particularly interested in:

• International and immigrant web3 founders3
• Both venture and liquid opportunities that upgrade commerce, content, and community1

Gouveia is described as empathetic to a founder's emotional journey, stoic during market fluctuations, and dedicated to uplifting industry-transforming leaders.1