Victor Harano

Victor Harano is an Investor at Gerdau Next Ventures based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. In this corporate venture capital role, he manages a portfolio of more than 10 early-stage startup investments, focusing on Latin American companies that apply deep technology to transform traditional industries. Harano recently led a 2024 investment in a Brazilian proptech company and participated in venture capital panels at Web Summit Rio in April 2025. He remains actively involved in the broader regional startup ecosystem, maintaining strategic connections with organizations such as Cubo Itaú, Endeavor Brazil, and ABVCAP while building an audience of over 5,000 followers on the LinkedIn professional network. His current investment focus centers heavily on industrial technology, cleantech, construction tech, and manufacturing innovation as Gerdau Next Ventures expands its fund operations throughout the first quarter of 2025.