About Spalla Capital

In an orchestra, the spalla — or concertmaster — serves as the bridge between the conductor and the musicians, translating vision into execution and ensuring harmony across the ensemble.

At Spalla Capital, we play a similar role in the business world: connecting investors with a mid-sized company in Brazil, offering the entrepreneur a responsible succession solution that preserves the company's history while ensuring its continuity under new leadership.

Our commitment is to carry forward what has been built — honoring the past while shaping the future.

a violin sitting on top of sheet music next to a cup of coffee
a violin sitting on top of sheet music next to a cup of coffee

Connecting Capital and Corporate Legacy

Founding Partner

Managing Partner at Spalla Capital

Co-founbder and CEO of GeoCapital, an independent global equities investment firm (B Corp and GPTW certified), sold in June 2025 to a Brazilian strategic player

Previous experience in Investment Banking (Goldman Sachs, Lazard and Deutsche Bank) and Strategic Consultant (McKinsey & Company)

Holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA from EAESP-FGV (Dean’s List)

Angel investor in technology and service startups, such as Loft, Invisto, Canal da Peça, and GuiaBolso

Certified Board Member (CCA) by IBGC and Licensed Securities Portfolio Manager with CVM, holding Anbima certifications CGA, CFG and CEA

Fluent in Portuguese, English and French. Conversational in Spanish

Daniel Martins