From zero to top. This is the journey that defines Gallop — and which will now be shared with other entrepreneurs through Immersion From Zero to Top Experiencecarried out in partnership with InfoMoney, XP Education, XP Companies e Gallop. The consultancy, which was created in 2010 in Porto Alegre (RS) with the purpose of helping companies evolve amid rapid market transformations, is today a national reference in strategic consultancy, M&A and government incentives.
Incorporated into the XP Inc. ecosystem since 2022, after the acquisition of Banco Modal, Galapos acts as an investment banking and consulting arm for legal entities — connected to a network of more than 20 thousand XP advisors. “Our ‘special sauce’ is to deliver a complete journey for the company — from diagnosis to execution”, says CEO and founder, Fábio Vitola. “We help the client find value and result levers, manage risks and increase valuation.”
From a turnover of around R$10 million, Galapos has grown to serve more than a thousand companies throughout Brazil. The advancement was supported by a solid culture — marked by ownership, collaboration and customer focus — and by a distribution model that expanded with the integration into XP. This combination opened, according to Vitola, “a true avenue of growth”.
More than consultancy, Galapos delivers execution. The competitive difference lies in practical delivery: the company is not limited to pointing out paths, but works together with the client in the implementation — optimizing cash, structuring M&A operations and raising resources via incentives.
What transformed Galapos into a “top player” in the market was its ability to learn quickly. “Failing quickly is our secret,” says Vitola. “We are always open to unprecedented error.” This mentality allowed us to adjust the origination model — which was previously proprietary — to a channel model, supported by the XP structure.
The culture of execution and adaptation became a driver of growth. The company is among the 10 best places to work in the ranking Great Place to Worka reflection of an engaged team and values that remain at the center of the business. “More than strategy, it’s about how we operate every day”, reinforces the CEO.
Over time, Galapos went from being just a consultancy to also becoming a technology company. Developed its own solutions — such as Take ita business maturity assessment tool — and methodologies guided by operational and financial indicators. This technological infrastructure allows consultancy to go beyond the surface, delivering scalable and measurable results. This is a Joint Venture with Scale Partners.
Even with national expansion, personalization remains a pillar. The company maintains individualized service, dedicated teams and close monitoring, without losing quality. As an XP company, and within Investment Banking, Galapos is able to combine scale and customization — a rare balance in the segment.
It is worth remembering that XP Investimentos’ Investment Bank is the area focused on capital market operations for companies, offering services such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), issuing shares and debentures, and structuring complex financing. Acts as a strategic consultant, connecting companies to institutional investors and financial markets. Its objective is to facilitate fundraising and support strategic financial decisions for large clients. It is a bridge between corporations and the capital market.
From zero to top: mindset that inspires
Galapos’ trajectory reflects the content itself that will now be shared in the immersion From Zero to Top. The mentality that drove the company combines hunger for growth, humility to change and obsession with execution. “Growing requires accepting that the business will never be linear. It is a constant adaptation”, summarizes Vitola.
Among the lessons learned, he highlights the importance of using data to quickly adjust the route, of having the courage to change the team or model when necessary and of building distributed growth — so as not to depend on a single channel.
“Error is part of the process. What you can’t do is repeat the same mistake”
This vision connects directly to the immersion proposal promoted by Galapos and XP. The program offers selected entrepreneurs two days of business maturity diagnosis, a detailed action plan and high-level networking. Fábio Vitola himself will be one of the mentors of the experience.
Endeavor mentor and ambassador in Brazil
Fábio Vitola has more than 20 years of experience in the financial market, working prominently in growth and business development strategies. He is a mentor and ambassador for Endeavor in Brazil, as well as a business advisor, actively contributing to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.
Vitola was also one of the creators of a mentoring program aimed at training and supporting new leaders and entrepreneurs, reinforcing his commitment to the dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of innovation in the business environment.
Evolution is the only way
More than a consultancy, Galapos has become a symbol of transformation. The company that started small, focusing on a clear purpose — helping businesses evolve — now invites other entrepreneurs to follow the same path.
“Evolution is not optional,” says Vitola. “It’s what separates those who survive from those who grow.” Immersion From Zero to Top Experience It will be the opportunity to put this philosophy into practice, side by side with those who have already lived this journey — and got there. For those who lead a company and want to scale results, Galapos promises to show the map of evolution.
