Matix served as the lead advisor to HI.PE Capital, a Brazilian investment firm, 
in their acquisition of a controlling stake in América-RN SAF.
Throughout our collaboration, which spanned over a year, Matix evaluated various opportunities in Brazil and Portugal to find the perfect fit for HI.PE's strategy. We then provided comprehensive support in executing the deal and establishing the investment vehicle that would control the SAF.
This deal was facilitated by the buyer and seller's shared trust in Matix's ability to bring best practices for agreements between Clubs and Investors, which we gained from our involvement in previous transactions. However, creating an SAF from a not-for-profit Association Club is inherently complex. To address the unique challenges of the America-RN deal, we developed innovative SAF governance solutions, further expanding our toolkit for future transactions.
About América-RN:
Founded in 1915, América-RN is a beloved football club from the city of Natal, in the Northeast of Brazil. With an estimated fanbase of 500,000 supporters, América has garnered notable achievements, including 38 Rio Grande do Norte State Championships and four national titles in lower divisions. América hosts its games in the modern Arena das Dunas, built for the 2014 World Cup, with capacity for 30,000 fans.
