
Rodrigo Costa Lima
Rodrigo is a Corporate Associate in Gunderson Dettmer’s São Paulo office and a member of the firm’s Latin America practice.
Rodrigo represents emerging growth companies, founders, and venture capital investors throughout all stages of the company lifecycle. His practice focuses on venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, corporate restructurings, and general corporate counseling. He advises both startups and investors on domestic and cross-border transactions across Latin America, with a particular focus on Brazil.
Prior to joining the firm, Rodrigo practiced at a leading Brazilian law firm and a global professional services organization, where he advised multinational corporations, venture capital funds, private equity sponsors, and emerging growth companies on complex corporate and transactional matters. His experience includes venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, founder liquidity transactions, strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations. Rodrigo has represented clients in the technology, software, fintech, proptech, edtech, telecommunications, infrastructure, and energy sectors, with significant experience advising on domestic and cross-border transactions involving Latin American businesses.










