Ebury Expands Sports Partnerships Network in Brazil With Copa Libertadores Winner Botafogo

Ebury, the global financial technology firm, is pleased to announce its new partnership as an Official FX Partner of the Brazilian top football club and Copa Libertadores winner Botafogo. 

Ebury offers a range of international trade services, including international payments and collections, FX risk management and strategies in over 130 currencies for major and emerging markets, cash  management strategies, and business lending. 

Ebury Bank Brazil, a financial institution authorised by the Central Bank of Brazil, has a strong local presence and is dedicated to making international payment and trade infrastructure accessible,  straightforward, and personalised. It shares the company’s vision of a world where any small business  can transact across borders with the same ease and confidence as multinational corporations. Backed by  extensive experience and tailored solutions, Ebury supports businesses in operating without borders  and achieving their objectives more swiftly. 

Botafogo will utilise Ebury’s tailored financial services for sports to optimise treasury operations and  support strategic growth for the clubs international growth and business operations. The agreement  with Estrela Solitária (The Lone Star) includes significant digital media collaboration, marketing rights  and LED visibility in the stadium at each match.  

Maurits Zwart, Global Head of Sports at Ebury, said: “Our partnership with Botafogo, especially given  their recent success, marks a key moment in our expansion into the Brazilian sports market. We are  confident that our financial solutions will bring valuable support to the club, and we are eager to begin a  dynamic collaboration with Botafogo’s business network. We believe that our offerings are perfectly  suited to help Brazilian clubs thrive. We look forward to partnering with more teams as we see them  growing at a rapid pace and proving that they can both develop incredible talent and compete with the  best in the world.” 

Thairo Arruda, CEO of Botafogo, added: “Our partnership with Ebury aims to actively strengthen  Botafogo’s international operations and also the club’s network of partners and sponsors. They can  benefit from the range of products and services that Ebury can provide. They will be present at matches  and we will organize events to explore how they can help the club’s partners and wider business  network” 

Danilo Caixeiro, Executive Vice-President of Eagle Football, commented: “Ebury offers more than a  service; it provides agility, expertise, and customised products. This is exactly what the club needs to  make its international operations more efficient.”