LLYC acquires Digital Solvers, expanding its marketing, creativity, and technology offering in Brazil

LLYC, the global Marketing and Corporate Affairs firm, announced the acquisition of Digital Solvers, a São Paulo-based company founded in 2013 and specialized in designing digital communication experiences that merge technology, interactivity, creativity, and marketing.

This acquisition strengthens LLYC’s integrated marketing and innovation capabilities and marks a significant advancement in its growth strategy in Brazil, where the firm has been present since 2008.

Together with Digital Solvers, LLYC expands its capabilities in the healthcare sector, combining expertise in advocacy, communications, technology, marketing, and creativity — further solidifying its position as a leading player in the space.

“Brazil has been a crucial part of LLYC’s growth journey, and we couldn’t be prouder of the accomplishments we’ve shared with our clients over the past 17 years,” said Juan Carlos Gozzer, Partner and CEO for Latin America at LLYC. “Bringing Digital Solvers on board is an exciting step for us. It will help us expand our team and boost our skills in technology, creativity, and innovation. This means we can offer our clients an even richer and more integrated value that truly meets their needs.”

Under the terms of the agreement, LLYC will acquire an initial 60% stake in Digital Solvers at a price based on the company’s EBITDA performance over the next two years. Digital Solvers will join the LLYC Group and continue to operate under the Digital Solvers by LLYC brand, led by partners Guilherme Corrêa, Luiz Marcelo Siqueira, and Thiago Leal Teles.

The combined business will generate annual revenue of more than €6.5 million (BRL 40 million), serve over 90 clients, and bring together a consolidated team of 85 professionals—significantly reinforcing its marketing, technology, and creative capabilities.

“We’re excited to share that as part of LLYC’s Marketing Solutions, our Digital Solvers team is here to bring valuable talent and expertise to help clients connect with their key communities in a meaningful way,” added Adolfo Corujo, Partner and Global CEO of Marketing at LLYC. “We’re thrilled to welcome Guilherme, Luiz Marcelo, and Thiago to our senior team. Their addition will definitely enhance our capacity to support clients in reaching their goals.” 

The Digital Solvers team will integrate into the global Marketing Solutions unit. In Brazil, they will collaborate with the local Marketing Solutions team led by Carmen Gardier (Marketing Solutions Senior Director), Maíra Fontoura (Marketing Solutions Strategy Director), Vivian Raffaeli (Marketing Solutions Client Director), and Américo Vizer (Creative Senior Director) to identify synergies and enhance the company’s value proposition.

“Since our founding in 2013, Digital Solvers has been committed to creating digital solutions that blend communication, creativity, technology, and data to transform how brands connect with users,” said Guilherme Corrêa, Founding Partner of Digital Solvers. “Joining LLYC means expanding the reach of these solutions and contributing our talent to a broader platform—one that will allow us to better share and elevate what Digital Solvers does best.”

This transaction aligns with LLYC’s Strategic Plan and its commitment to invest up to €40 million in inorganic growth in high-potential markets. It is the firm’s 14th acquisition in the past 10 years and its second in Brazil.

LLYC currently operates from 27 offices worldwide and is ranked among the top global communications firms by PRWeek and PRovoke. Since 2020, the firm has doubled in size and recurring EBITDA. In 2024, operating income grew 19% to €93.1 million.

About Digital Solvers

Founded in São Paulo (Brazil) in 2013, Digital Solvers specializes in high-impact, interactive digital solutions that combine communication, creativity, technology, and data to drive results for leading national and international pharmaceutical companies.

With a strong focus on the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, the company offers services ranging from digital marketing, online events, and video production to the use of immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), avatars, and AI-powered agents. It also developed an exclusive social network for physicians, designed to foster connection, education, and benefits for the healthcare community.

The combined expertise and vision of its three founding partners — Guilherme Corrêa, Luiz Marcelo Siqueira, and Thiago Leal Teles — have positioned Digital Solvers as one of the most innovative and disruptive companies in the digital solutions space for the healthcare sector.