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  • Comment: I am unsure how to structure this but:
    1. Brazil Journal (Brazil Journal: Chris Meyn, um dos pioneiros do private equity no Brasil) appears to be a good reputable source, in depth article about the subject. Content seems to be biographical mentions how he died, his deals, personal interviews with Industry leaders, details his career and accomplishments better. Obituary/biography so I rank this one as the highest source for Meyn.
    2. GQ Brazil (Maconha legal: mercado bilionário conquista investidores): Non contentious, GQ Brazil is pretty reputable, specifically addresses subject, includes biographical details about his career in Oregon cannabis and Gavea, mentions him as an investor. Although article is not specifically about him (it's about the wider emerging cannabis market in Brasil) he is featured prominently. I believe it adds credence to his cannabis career and Investment pedigree
    3.Valor Economico Valor is the biggest publication in Brazil for finance pretty reputable, specifically about the subject (Meyn) and his departure from Gavea a bit more direct than institutional investor. Corroborates his position. - Found a better one that had more in depth info about the transition
    Let me know if this is good!
  • Comment: thank you for the headsup I have gotten rid of them, found more notable sources in the Brazilian web
  • Comment: Thanks! This is super helpful. I am going to post on the RS noticeboard to see if there is any opinion for these sources as I am not familiar with them myself. They all look high quality from a writing standpoint though the Valor Economico one is blocked behind a paywall for me. I'll post back if I hear more. Caleb Stanford (talk) 21:44, 20 July 2025 (UTC)
Christopher David Meyn
Born(1969-02-27)February 27, 1969
Oregon, United States
DiedNovember 4, 2018(2018-11-04) (aged 49)
Oregon, United States
NationalityAmerican
EducationB.A. in Economics, Stanford University (1989)
Occupation(s)Investor, economist, investment banker, entrepreneur
Known forPrivate equity in Brazil, cannabis industry involvement
Board member ofArcos Dorados, WorldFund, Gávea Investimentos, LAVCA
SpouseDaniela Meyn
Children3

Christopher David Meyn (February 27, 1969 – November 4, 2018) was an American investor and economist known for his work in private equity in Brazil and his later involvement in the cannabis industry in Oregon. He was a partner at Gávea Investimentos, where he managed illiquid strategies and oversaw the firm's private equity operations. He also served as Head of Illiquid Strategies for J.P. Morgan Asset Management's private equity division after J.P. Morgan acquired a majority stake in Gávea.[1]

Early Life and Education

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Born on February 27, 1969, in Oregon, United States, Christopher David Meyn graduated from Stanford University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. While at Stanford, Meyn was a member of the varsity football team. His senior thesis focused on marijuana law reform.[1]

Career

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Early Career and Latinvest

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Meyn began his professional career in the early 1990s as an investment banker in mergers and acquisitions for Dean Witter Reynolds. (1990-1993). He then served as the Vice President of Finance for The Marks Group (1993-1995), a U.S.-based telecommunications holding company. From 1995 to 1997, he was Vice President for Dick Clark International Cable Ventures, specializing in the acquisition and development of telecom licenses in Latin America.[2]

In 1997, Christopher Meyn became Managing Director and Investment Committee member for Latinvest Asset Management and its U.S.-based parent, Globalvest Management Company. Globalvest was an independent U.S.-based asset manager focused on value investing in Latin American equities. In this role, Meyn was responsible for the firm's private equity and venture capital initiatives in Latin America. At Latinvest, Meyn coordinated early investment rounds into O Site, UOL and Módulo. Latinvest later became Latintech, just before the start of the internet bubble.[1][2]

Gávea Investimentos

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Meyn joined Gávea Investimentos in January 2006 as a Partner responsible for the day-to-day management of Gávea's illiquid strategies.[2] During his tenure, Gávea raised capital for its private equity funds. Gávea Private Equity Fund III closed with $1.2 billion in commitments in 2012,[3] and Gávea Private Equity Fund V closed with $1.1 billion in 2014.[4]

Meyn was involved in transactions during his time at Gávea. He was part of the team that advised on Gávea's investment in Cosan, a Brazilian energy and infrastructure company.[2] He also served on the board of directors for Arcos Dorados, the largest McDonald's franchisee in Latin America.[5]

In 2014, Meyn received the M&A Atlas Award[6] for his contributions to the private equity industry in Brazil.[7] Meyn also served on the board of WorldFund, a non-profit organization focused on education in Latin America.[1]

J.P. Morgan Asset Management

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Following J.P. Morgan's acquisition of a majority stake in Gávea Investimentos in 2010, Meyn became Head of Illiquid Strategies for J.P. Morgan Asset Management's private equity division. In this role, he continued to oversee private equity investments in Brazil and Latin America. His work and commentary was covered in financial publications including Institutional Investor,[8] Exame,[9] Capital Aberto,[10] and the Wall Street Journal[11]

In 2015, Meyn departed from Gávea Investimentos to pursue other opportunities.[12][13]

Cannabis Ventures

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After his departure from Gávea, Meyn returned to Oregon and transitioned into the cannabis industry. He co-founded Gnome Grown Organics, a company involved in cannabis cultivation and retail, and EVOLVD, a brand specializing in cannabis extracts. He also participated in discussions regarding cannabis regulation with Brazil's ANVISA, advocating for medical legalization.[1] His involvement in the cannabis industry was also covered by GQ Magazine.[14]

Death

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Christopher Meyn died on November 4, 2018, in Oregon at the age of 49.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Chris Meyn, um dos pioneiros do private equity no Brasil". Brazil Journal. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  2. ^ a b c d "Brazilian Sugar Startup: How Gavea Backed Cosan". PRLog. 2012-12-11. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  3. ^ "Gavea closes on $1.2bn for Brazil". Private Equity International. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  4. ^ "Gavea Investimentos holds a US$1.1 billion final close". Global Private Capital Association. 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  5. ^ "Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Prospectus" (PDF). CBonds. 2019. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  6. ^ "2014 Top50 Latin America ma Dealmakers - Global M&A Network". Archive.org - 2014 Top50 Latin America ma Dealmakers - Global M&A Network.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "M&A Atlas Awards". Black Tie Magazine. October 2014. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  8. ^ "Brazil's Stellar Returns Attract Global Private Equity Players". Institutional Investor. 2014-12-24. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  9. ^ "Gávea compra empresas de defesa contra estagnação econômica". Exame. 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
  10. ^ "MALAS PRONTAS" (PDF). Capital Aberto. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
  11. ^ "In Their Own Words - Emerging Markets". Wall Street Journal Pro. 2014-01-02. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
  12. ^ "Gávea's private equity chief steps down". Buyouts Insider. 2015-09-03. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  13. ^ "Bier assumirá private equity da Gávea". Valor Econômico. 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  14. ^ "Maconha legal: mercado bilionário conquista investidores". GQ Magazine. 2018-09-01. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
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