Simone C. Kilder Andrade

Simone C. Kilder Andrade is a Corporate Venture Capital Specialist at Randon Ventures, based in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. In this capacity, Andrade focuses on identifying, evaluating, and supporting emerging companies through strategic corporate venture capital investments within the broader Latin American startup ecosystem. Operating alongside connected investors such as Mateus de Abreu, Andrade analyzes prospective early-stage opportunities that align with the core industrial and technological objectives of Randon Ventures. The investment mandate involves sourcing innovative business models that can deliver both measurable financial returns and distinct strategic value to the parent organization, Randoncorp. By leveraging regional networks, the team works to integrate external innovation into established corporate frameworks. Andrade's current focus remains centered on expanding the corporate venture portfolio by executing targeted investments and fostering long-term partnerships with high-growth regional startups.