Mercado Bitcoin (MB) has launched a new digital equity investment asset in partnership with Guga Stocco, an entrepreneur, investor, and innovation expert. The token, called STOCCO1, is designed to invest in a portfolio of early-stage startups with high return potential, selected by the entrepreneur.

Among edtechs, fintechs, artificial intelligence (AI) companies, and nanotechnology firms, the investment will be a “joint investment” in six early-stage companies: FPass, Bank Factory, Sócia, Road, Atypical, and a startup still in the launch phase—hence, its name has not yet been disclosed. In an exclusive interview with E-Investidor, Stocco reveals that the selection of companies was based on three criteria: potential for innovation, companies in which he is an investor, and companies where he serves on the management team.