Avenue

Founded in 2018, Avenue Securities is a financial technology company with the mission to democratize access to international financial services for Brazilians. It provides an integrated platform that allows clients in Brazil to open a US brokerage account and invest directly in a wide range of assets, including US stocks, ETFs, REITs, and cryptocurrencies. The company aims to eliminate the traditional barriers of complexity and high costs associated with global investing. In 2022, major Brazilian bank Itaú Unibanco announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Avenue, further solidifying its position in the market.