Sabio is a Latin America-focused strategic advisory firm

We help clients navigate the complexities of the region.

About us

Founded by an award-winning former Financial Times correspondent in Brazil, Sabio provides clients with the intelligence necessary to succeed in Latin America. Based out of São Paulo and operating across the region, we boast an unmatched network of high-level sources and well-connected experts, including industry leaders, diplomats, officials and journalists.

SERVICES

We operate with maximum discretion and integrity. Our objective is to provide clients with bespoke, actionable information. With a headquarters in São Paulo and analysts spread across Latin America, we are deeply committed and connected to the region.

Due diligence and corporate investigations

Good intelligence is the keystone of any business decision. Sabio advises clients on the integrity and reputation of individuals, companies, families and institutions across Latin America. We undertake deep-dive investigations, making discreet inquiries with well-placed individuals to obtain original information. Our human intelligence work is underpinned by an exhaustive examination of open source resources and public databases.

Geopolitical and business intelligence

Latin America is one of the world’s great investment destinations. Key industries, including agriculture, energy, mining and tech, are booming, opening up myriad opportunities for the savvy investor. Our geopolitical and business intelligence division advises clients on who are the key stakeholders and what are the potential pitfalls. Our model is bespoke projects. We use first-hand information from well-placed contacts to explain the impact of regulatory, political and geopolitical developments.

Strategic communications

Sabio boasts an in-house team with decades of combined media and communications experience. Founded by a former Financial Times correspondent in Brazil and bolstered by several senior public relations experts, we are deeply embedded in the media landscape of Latin America. Our objective is to help multinational groups bolster their image in the region through press campaigns, media training, narrative development, and content production, including newsletters and podcasts.

COP30

A pivotal moment for Brazil and the world

Hosted in the Amazon rainforest, COP30 will be a decisive moment for the global community as it seeks to tackle pressing climate and environmental challenges. Surrounded by forest, host city Belém is a visual reminder of the importance of nature. But it brings its own challenges.

Get in touch to see how we can help.

With a strong presence on the ground in Brazil, Sabio will be providing comprehensive advisory services to companies, governments, and nonprofit organisations participating in this landmark event. Our services include:

Intelligence briefings: Delivering actionable information from political and diplomatic sources as well as regular briefings and media monitoring.
Stakeholder mapping: Identifying and engaging the decisionmakers essential to achieving your objectives.
Media engagement: Connecting participants with key members of the press and helping craft impactful messages that resonate with both local and global audiences.

Case Studies

Uncovered previously hidden links between an acquisition target and several individuals implicated in public sector corruption in Brazil.

Mapped the political connections and legal history of a prominent, wealthy family using full-suite techniques, including human source inquiries and exhaustive open-source examinations.

Traced and reported the key factors and motivations driving a proposed multibillion-dollar acquisition plan between two industry leaders.

Contact us

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