Originally founded in 1988 as a financing company (distribuidora), BV Financeira evolved into a full-fledged financial institution, Banco Votorantim, in 1991. Today, operating under the brand name Banco BV, it is one of the largest private banks in Brazil, with its ownership shared between Votorantim S.A. and Banco do Brasil. The bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of financial products and services for both individuals and businesses, with a strong focus on vehicle financing, personal loans, credit cards, solar energy financing, corporate and investment banking, and asset management.