First initiative of Corporate Venture Capital of the Brazilian electricity sector, EDP Ventures Brasil is an investment vehicle in startups with a focus on early-stage business (* seed investment ) to mature business ( Series A *). Initially, R $ 30 million will be earmarked for entrepreneurial projects. The initiative will leverage the development of technologies that will provide improvements to the electricity sector. In addition to direct investment, the Company also offers financial support for conducting a pilot project, and access to the business areas and assets of the EDP Group and its partners in 15 countries.