Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva is an investment professional at MAYA Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil. Working alongside founding partners Lara Lemann and Monica Saggioro, he is responsible for sourcing and executing seed-stage investments across the Latin American technology ecosystem. Silva plays a critical role in deploying the firm's $100 million second fund, which targets initial equity checks ranging between $500,000 and $2 million. His responsibilities involve conducting rigorous financial due diligence and actively supporting the strategic growth of notable regional portfolio companies such as NotCo and Merama. Before entering the venture capital industry, he built a strong foundation in corporate finance and operational strategy by analyzing complex market dynamics for high-growth enterprises. Silva's current focus remains on identifying high-potential founders and providing dedicated operational guidance to early-stage technology startups across Latin America.