VENTURE CAPITAL POST

Brazilian antitrust regulators had been investigating Google over alleged anticompetitive practices by Microsoft Corp and Brazilian rivals.

Educational company Anima Educacao would be undertaking a USD 158 million IPO later this month.

The US and Brazil ties were foiled again after Brazil President Dilma Reousseff retaliated over reports that the US National Security Agency had spied on her top aides along with her private communications.

In a bid to comply with the 2010 Brazilian oil law, the government has sought ways to provide assistance for Petrobras to comply with requirements.

According to ThyssenKrupp CFP Guido Kerkhoff, there are still plans to sell off its Americas units, under certain conditions.

Sources said the Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) would be buying a 12% stake in the Brazilian oil field owned by Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras).

According to Axalta CEO Charlie Shaver, the Carlyle owned paint and coatings firm would benefit from car population increases in Mexico and Brazil.

A Reuters analysis report revealed that Brazil could fail its primary surplus target for 2014 which could downgrade its credit rating.

Azul CEO David Neeleman would be pushing through with an IPO after it cancelled its scheduled IPO last August because of unfavorable market conditions.

ThyssenKrupp AG is reconsidering the sale of its Steel Americas unit, selling off only its US operations.

Today, HIG Capital announced its acquisition for a majority stake in Eletromidia, a leading player in outdoor advertising industry.

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche told a German newspaper that they would be constructing a new car plant in Brazil.

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have all agreed to create a USD100 billion fund as buffer for financial shocks.

Italian investment company Azimut inked a joint venture partnership for Brazil with Legan Administracao de Recursos.

South African Airways and Brazil's TAM Airlines signed a codeshare agreement to increase travelers' access to destinations in both countries.