- Corporate advisory
- International business
- Investments
- Foreign trade
Structuring business, enabling capital and expanding markets
Aptiva Nexus structures business, capital and markets, integrating the legal, tax, financial, regulatory and operational dimensions that make operations secure and efficient.
Who we are
A strategic partner in international business
Aptiva Nexus is a Brazilian firm specialising in business structuring, corporate financial advisory, international business development and foreign trade.
We connect companies, investors, financial institutions and global opportunities, structuring commercial operations, investment projects and international expansion strategies focused on sustainable value creation.
About usTo become a trusted global partner for those seeking secure, innovative and efficient international solutions.
Core axis
Capital, markets, execution and legal certainty in a single structure
Every operation runs on four integrated fronts. Legal and tax are not add-on services: they are part of the operation's architecture.
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Capital: Project structuring and investment fundraising
- Feasibility studies
- Financial modelling
- Investment memoranda
- Fundraising and Project Finance
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Markets: International business development
- Buyer and supplier sourcing
- Distributors and partners
- Market entry
- Commercial structuring
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Execution: Integrated foreign trade
- Planning and negotiation
- Logistics and transport
- Documentation and compliance
- Customs clearance and final delivery
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Legal: Legal and tax structuring
- Corporate structure
- Domestic and international contracts
- Tax planning
- Regulation
- Compliance
- Asset protection
- Internationalisation
What we do
Areas of expertise
Integrated solutions for companies, investors, investment funds, family offices and institutions, across the commercial, financial, legal, tax and operational dimensions.
Financial structuring and Capital Solutions
Trade Finance, Project Finance, fundraising, international banking instruments, financial guarantees and investment solutions.
Learn moreInvestments and Corporate Finance
Advisory for investors, family offices, funds and business groups on expansion, internationalisation, acquisitions and projects.
Learn moreInternational business development
Sourcing and vetting of suppliers, buyers, distributors and strategic partners in global markets.
Learn moreForeign trade
Structuring of exports and imports, customs advisory, international logistics and operational coordination.
Learn moreStrategic consulting
Market intelligence, feasibility analysis, market entry and corporate planning.
Learn moreGovernance, compliance and project management
Due diligence, compliance, document management, schedule tracking and risk mitigation.
Learn moreIntegrated legal and tax advisory
Coordination and integration of specialised legal and tax advisory for domestic and international operations, including contractual, corporate, regulatory and tax structuring and business internationalisation.
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Planning an international operation?
Tell us the goal and the market. Our team will assess the scenario and recommend the best way to structure the deal.
Where we operate
Sectors we serve
Experience in supply chains where Brazil is competitive and in industries that rely on global inputs.
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Agribusiness and agro-industry
Export of Brazilian agricultural and agro-industrial production, with commercial and financial structuring for global buyers.
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Food and beverages
Market entry, buyer vetting and logistics for food and beverage manufacturers.
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Commodities
Commodity operations with payment and guarantee instruments matched to the volume and risk of each contract.
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Metals and mining
Contract structuring, verified counterparties and financing for metals and minerals operations.
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Energy
Project Finance, fundraising and international partnerships for energy and infrastructure projects.
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Machinery and equipment
Import and export of capital goods, with technical bid levelling and coordination through to delivery.
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Industrial supplies
Access to global suppliers of industrial inputs, negotiation and customs clearance with predictable lead times.
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Consumer goods
Development of distributors and channels abroad for consumer goods brands and manufacturers.
Nexus Insight
Analysis for business decisions
Aptiva Nexus's own reading of market movements, from a business, financial and international perspective.
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Oil above US$ 100: possible impacts on Brazilian sectors
With Brent trading above US$ 100 a barrel, freight, input and energy costs move onto the radar of importers, exporters and manufacturers.
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Dollar movement: possible impacts for importers and exporters
With the dollar near R$ 5.00, see how the exchange rate affects price, margin and negotiation on both sides of foreign trade.
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Brazil's tax reform: key points for foreign trade companies
2026 is the test year for the CBS and IBS. See the transition timeline and what importers and exporters should prepare.
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How we work
A five-stage methodology
One process, from diagnosis to monitoring, applied to every operation.
Diagnosis
Mapping of objectives, risks and technical requirements of the operation.
Strategic planning
Definition of the commercial, logistics and financial strategy.
Commercial development
Sourcing, negotiation and bid levelling.
Operation structuring
Schedule, Incoterms, documentation and financial terms.
Monitoring
Continuous monitoring and management reports through to completion.
- Legal
- Tax
- Regulatory
- Compliance
Cross-cutting work at every stage
From diagnosis to completion, with risk analysis, contract structure, tax treatment, regulatory requirements and documentary compliance.
Legal and tax structuringWhy Aptiva Nexus
Strategic differentiators
Global financial structuring
We connect companies, investors, banks and funds to enable commercial operations, expansion projects and investments.
Corporate Finance and Trade Finance
LC, DLC, SBLC, BG, Project Finance, Supply Chain Finance and fundraising with institutions and investors.
International business development
Sourcing, vetting and development of manufacturers, distributors, buyers and partners in global markets.
Integrated foreign trade advisory
Full management of the operation: commercial, regulatory, customs, logistics, financial and documentary.
Global network of relationships
Direct connection with companies, investors, financial institutions, family offices, funds and partners.
Governance, legal, tax and compliance
Integration of the legal, tax, regulatory and compliance dimensions for risk mitigation, contractual security, tax efficiency and more predictable operations.
Financial solutions
Instruments that secure the operation
We structure the right instrument for each contract, according to risk, tenor and counterparty.
- LC
Letter of Credit
A bank's commitment to pay the exporter once the agreed conditions are met.
- DLC
Documentary Letter of Credit
A letter of credit tied to the presentation of the operation's documents, protecting both buyer and seller.
- SBLC
Standby Letter of Credit
A guarantee drawn only in case of default, used to secure contracts and financing.
- BG
Bank Guarantee
A guarantee issued by a bank to secure performance, advance payment or payment obligations.
- SWIFT
International transfers
Settlement of payments between banks in different countries through the SWIFT network.
Need to raise capital to grow?
Talk to our team about fundraising, Project Finance and international banking instruments.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aptiva Nexus do?
Aptiva Nexus is a Brazilian firm specialising in business structuring, corporate financial advisory, international business development and foreign trade. We connect companies, investors and financial institutions to global opportunities and run the operation from planning to completion.
Do you work with both exports and imports?
Yes. We structure the export of Brazilian products to international markets and enable access to global suppliers and inputs, coordinating negotiation, documentation, logistics, customs conditions and clearance.
Which financial instruments does Aptiva Nexus structure?
We work with Letters of Credit (LC), Documentary Letters of Credit (DLC), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC), Bank Guarantees (BG), international SWIFT transfers, Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance and Project Finance.
Which sectors do you serve?
Agribusiness and agro-industry, food and beverages, commodities, metals and mining, energy, machinery and equipment, industrial supplies and consumer goods.
How do I start an operation with Aptiva Nexus?
Contact our team by email. The first step is a diagnosis of the objectives, risks and technical requirements of the operation, which guides the entire strategy that follows.
Does Aptiva Nexus provide legal and tax services?
Aptiva Nexus coordinates and integrates legal and tax advisory within the structuring of each operation. Activities reserved to lawyers are performed by duly licensed partner professionals and law firms, according to the nature of each matter.
Let's structure your next international operation.
Direct contact with our team, by email.