GCB made its debut in the urban infrastructure sector by raising R$25 million through private credit, boosting solid waste treatment in Porto Velho and strengthening regional basic sanitation.
Asset distributor GCB announced its official entry into the urban infrastructure market by structuring a R$25 million securitization debenture operation. The project aims to finance operations related to urban solid waste treatment in the city of Porto Velho, in Rondônia, strengthening environmental management and sustainability in the Northern region of Brazil.
The funds raised will be directed to Ecofort Engenharia Ambiental, the company responsible for the Waste Treatment Center (CTR). The facility processes most of the waste generated in Rondônia’s capital and has seen a significant surge in demand, with a 30.5% increase in the average monthly volume handled in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
Acceleration Driven by the Sanitation Legal Framework
The expansion of activities at the CTR reflects the advancements brought about by the Sanitation Legal Framework, a federal guideline that seeks to eradicate open-air dumpsites and encourage proper disposal structures. With the definitive closure of the Vila Princesa dumpsite in 2023, the center became the only regularized sanitary landfill within a 50-kilometer radius of downtown Porto Velho, with an estimated lifespan of over 33 years.
The scenario highlights the potential for attracting private capital to address structural bottlenecks in municipalities outside major metropolitan areas. According to Victor Moura, DCM Director at GCB:
“Sanitation and waste treatment still require significant investment in Brazil, especially outside major centers, and private credit can play an important role in financing this infrastructure. For investors, these are opportunities to access projects that meet the permanent needs of cities and have a dynamic less dependent on consumption cycles. It’s a segment where we see potential for new operations.”
Financial Structuring and Operation Guarantees
The issuance has a 60-month amortization period with no grace period, featuring monthly interest payments and remuneration fixed at CDI + 6.0% per year. Available to investors through the GCB Investimentos platform starting with a minimum investment of R$1,000, the fundraising will be used to reorganize Ecofort‘s capital structure, establish a reserve fund, and strengthen the company’s working capital.
Controlled by the Faria Family, a group with over 20 years of experience in environmental solutions in the region, the company underwent a structuring and on-site due diligence process conducted by GCB over twelve months. The guarantee package includes the fiduciary assignment of receivables, the fiduciary alienation of 49% of the CTR shares, partners’ aval, and a controlled account.
Impacts on Sustainability and Market Outlook
The consolidation of this financing reinforces the strategic role of private credit assets in expanding essential basic sanitation and environmental protection services. The expectation is that the model will serve as a reference for new fundraising aimed at urban infrastructure in emerging regions of the country.
By connecting individual investors to assets with direct socio-environmental impact, the operation paves the way for new private investments in the modernization of sanitary landfills and the transition towards increasingly sustainable cities.
