Expedition Advisory was founded by three seasoned professionals with well-established careers in both national and international markets, driven by the desire to turn their passion for sports into a transformative business venture. Recognizing market challenges and the need for specialized expertise, they positioned Expedition Advisory at the intersection of two major global trends: the professionalization of the Brazilian sports industry and the surge in investments and deal-making from American Investors.
With operations in both Brazil and the United States, Expedition Advisory is a boutique consultancy specializing in soccer investments, particularly within Brazil’s SAF model. We guide private equity firms, MCOs, and institutional investors in identifying high-value opportunities while navigating the complexities of the Brazilian market—regulatory hurdles, governance structures, and local stakeholder dynamics.
Our mission is to empower investors with the insights, strategic guidance, and on-the-ground expertise necessary to capitalize on Brazil’s evolving soccer investment landscape. By combining deep industry knowledge with a risk-aware approach, we ensure our clients make informed, long-term investments in one of the world’s most dynamic sports markets.
Andre da Costa is an entrepreneur and advisor with a background in advertising, specializing in emerging technologies and new media.
A founding partner at Chatack, Faiwichow & Faria, he has deep expertise in litigation, judicial recovery, distressed assets and investment structuring. He holds a Law degree from UFF and postgraduate degrees in Finance, Arbitration, Agribusiness Law, and Sports Management (CIES/FIFA). Bruno is a member of IASP, SRB, and IBDA and co-founder of the Sports Market Makers podcast. Bruno has taken part in several football club acquisitions in Brazil.
Bruno Chatack Marins is a lawyer specializing in Corporate Law, Litigation and Debt Restructuring.
Andre built a reputation for spotting opportunities before they reach the mainstream, from creative technology shifts to investment trends in sports and media. His experience includes founding a sports startup that leveraged blockchain to create new fan engagement models and working with investors and rights holders to commercialize sports assets. Now, Andre connects investors with high-potential soccer investments in Brazil’s SAF framework, specializing in advisory, deal sourcing, and strategic consulting. Based in Los Angeles but deeply connected to the Brazilian sports ecosystem, he brings a global perspective to sports investments and commercialization
João Dobes is a sports industry professional with extensive club experience.
With a deep understanding of club operations, sponsorship strategy, and fan engagement, he has played a key role in driving revenue growth, securing strategic partnerships, and enhancing brand activations. His expertise spans the full spectrum of club commercialization, from negotiating high-impact deals to executing innovative fan-driven initiatives.