Rafael Bellaver
About Rafael Bellaver
Rafael Bellaver is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in New York, specializing in corporate counseling, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions, particularly for technology companies in Latin America. He holds multiple degrees, including an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center and an MBA from FGV, and has extensive experience in international tax and corporate law.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Rafael Bellaver has been an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2021. He works in the New York office, focusing on corporate counseling, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. His practice is particularly concentrated on representing technology companies across various sectors, including consumer internet, software, telecommunications, and entertainment technology. Bellaver is also part of the firm's Latin America region practice, with a special emphasis on Brazil.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Bellaver holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Faculdade de Direito de Curitiba, which he completed from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax Law/Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, achieving this distinction from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2014. Bellaver also completed an International Tax Summer Course at Leiden University in 2015 and holds a Certificate in International Business Management from San Diego University for Integrative Studies.
Professional Background
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Rafael Bellaver gained extensive experience in tax law and corporate finance. He worked at PwC as an International Tax Senior Associate from 2017 to 2021 in New York and previously served as a Tax Senior Associate from 2012 to 2016 in Curitiba, Brazil. His early career included roles at Eversheds Sutherland as a Federal & International Tax Extern and internships at Kraft Foods, GAIA, SILVA, GAEDE & ASSOCIADOS, and Roberto Ferraz Advogados, where he focused on tax planning and litigation.
Achievements in Financing
Rafael Bellaver has been involved in significant financing projects, including the $4 million Seed financing of the Brazil-based fintech Magie. His work in venture capital and corporate transactions highlights his expertise in representing both companies and venture capital funds in the Latin American market, particularly in Brazil.