Brazil’s increasingly internet savvy middle class is fuelling a boom in state-of-the-art consumer electronics from smartphones to smart TVs.

Our survey of funds highlights increased competition in the sector, but more targets are available, as accelerators take hold.

With assets of R$4bn in Brazil, the utility has a platform for ambitious expansion.

The leading infrastructure provider is yet to make a smooth transition into high-margin segments.

Both Netshoes, a mass-market portal for sports brands, and S2G, a service-provider for boutiques, show that discounting is not a necessary agreement of online success.

A round-up of M&A deals, including the finance, agribusiness and healthcare sectors.

The environmental conference tests two different parts of Brazil’s image.

The $11bn fine levied at Chevron for the Frade oil spill was excessive – and is unlikely to be applied. But it has spurred talks on a new contingency plan that could see oil companies spending more on safety.