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Valor Capital Group

Venture capital

New York City · Seed–Growth · 36 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Valor Capital Group invests in consumer internet and enterprise software companies that drive innovation across digital transformation. The firm leverages decades of investing experience and technical expertise to identify and support companies enabling empowerment through technological advancements and digital experiences. The fund is dedicated to bridging technology markets across the US and Latin America, supporting entrepreneurs from inception through scaling to global reach.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
New York City, BR
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2011
Tracked investments
177

Team · 36 people

from the firm's website
Amb. Clifford Sobel· Founding Partner
Clifford M. Sobel· Founder

Former U.S. Ambassador to Brazil who co-founded Valor Capital Group in 2011 to bridge technology and growth sectors between the United States and Brazil.

Scott Sobel· Founder

Successful entrepreneur and technologist who co-founded Valor Capital Group in 2011 to further strengthen the technology and growth sector connections between two major markets.

Antoine Colaço· Managing Partner
Carlos Costa· Partner
Dan Schulman· Managing Partner
Doug Smith· Partner & CFO
Michael Nicklas· Managing Partner
Paulo Passoni· Managing Partner
Bruno Batavia· Principal & Director of Emerging Tech
Everson Lopes· Venture Partner
Mario Mello· Venture Partner
Ana Coutinho· VP - Portfolio Success
Annelise Barre· IR Senior Analyst
Beatriz Balbuena· Community Associate
Brian Brooks· Special Advisor
Carolina Hibner· Investment Senior Analyst
Fabiana Scionti· Investment Associate
Felipe Mendes· Director of Finance Brazil
Frances Fragos Townsend· Special Advisor
Gabriel Rosenthal Gil· Investment Associate
Gustavo Berger· Investment Senior Analyst
Gustavo Nolla· Finance Senior Analyst
João Camara· Investment Associate
Karina Martinez· Investment Associate
Kelli Spangler· Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Lana Brandão· VP - Head of People and Culture
Marc Luongo· VP - Controller
Nicolas Marin· Investment Associate
Nicole Salim· Investment Analyst
Paula Parnes· Head of IR, PR and Business Development
Pedro Bustamante· Investment Analyst
Ricardo Villela Marino· Special Advisor
Vivian Consolo· Executive Assistant

What they invest in

from 27 of 177 portfolio companies

Fintech ×16AI & Machine Learning ×10Crypto & Web3 ×8Enterprise Software ×8SaaS ×7Cloud Computing ×3Consumer ×3Cybersecurity ×3

HQs:Brazil×5Mexico×3United States×3United Kingdom×1

Investments · showing 60 of 177

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Advolve
Advolveadvolve.ai
Agrolend
AKAD
Alicerce
Aprendeaprende.comin
Aprende Institute
Arado
Basis
Basisbasis.io
BeautyDate
Beep Saúde
Betterfly
BHub
BHubbhub.comin
Bitso
Bitsobitso.com

Bitso is a fintech platform offering cryptocurrency trading, U.S. stock and ETF investing, yield-earning opportunities on crypto holdings, and cross-border payment services. The platform primarily serves customers in Latin America seeking integrated access to digital assets and international markets.

Crypto & Web3FintechMexico City, MX

Daniel Vogel(Founder & CEO)

Boaconsultaboaconsulta.com𝕏
BookingPal
BookingPalbookingpal.comin
Botmakerbotmaker.comin
Burnt Finance
Buser
Caju
Caliza
Calizacaliza.coin𝕏

Caliza provides cross-border payment infrastructure and multi-currency account management for businesses operating globally, enabling instant transfers, payouts, and compliant financial operations across North America, Asia, South America, Europe, and Africa. The platform offers embedded FX services, invoice factoring, and stablecoin integration alongside traditional banking capabilities.

Enterprise SoftwareFintech<UNKNOWN>

Celocelo.org

Celo is a blockchain network designed for stablecoin payments and global financial transactions, positioned as a Layer 2 solution built on Ethereum's ecosystem. It supports low-cost transactions, including gas payments with ERC20 tokens, and enables development of AI agents with real-world utility.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Celo
CERC
Circle
Circle CeFi Growthcircle.comin𝕏

Circle provides a full-stack platform for digital finance, combining blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins (USDC, EURC), and payment networks to enable borderless value exchange and financial access globally. The company operates with regulatory compliance across major jurisdictions and serves financial institutions, businesses, and individuals participating in the digital economy.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech

Jeremy Allaire

CloudWalk
CloudWalkcloudwalk.io

Cloudwalk operates autonomous agents for small business owners and individuals—JIM manages payments, credit, storefronts, and daily operations for sellers in Brazil and the US, while Albert provides financial intelligence for Brazilian consumers through connected open finance APIs.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Clubbi
Cobli
Coblicobli.coin
Coinbase
ComunicaIncomunica.in
Conta Simples
Conta Simplescontasimples.comin𝕏

Conta Simples is a financial platform for businesses that centralizes corporate payment management, including corporate card issuance, fund transfers, and bill payments, while providing real-time expense tracking and cost center organization. The platform serves small and medium-sized companies seeking to streamline their financial operations and gain visibility into spending patterns.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Rodrigo Tognini(Founder)inRicardo Gottschalk(Founder)inFernando Santos(Founder)in

Costa Brazil
Credixcredix.finance
CRMBonus
Dapper Labsdapperlabs.comin𝕏

Dapper Labs is a venture studio building products and communities at the intersection of culture and emerging technology, focused on digital ownership, data control, and decentralized platforms for creators and collectors. The company operates as a studio where individuals serve as founders or founder-in-training, developing solutions that leverage blockchain and open-state technologies.

ConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Sector Agnostic

Roham Gharegozlou(Founder)Dieter Shirley(Founder)

Dapper Labs
Descomplica
Deunadeuna.comin
DEUNA
Docket
Dolado
Domain
Domain Moneydomainmoney.comin𝕏

Domain Money provides investment management and financial planning services, charging no asset-under-management fees while offering tax-aware portfolio construction, direct indexing, and tax-loss harvesting. The company serves individual investors seeking professional wealth management integrated with comprehensive financial planning.

Digital HealthFintechSaaS

<UNKNOWN>Adam Dell(Founder and CEO)

Earncoinbase.comin𝕏

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers. The company operates a full-stack infrastructure including secure custody, liquidity services, stablecoin infrastructure, and global settlement rails.

Crypto & Web3FintechLos Angeles, US

Brian Armstrong(Founder/CEO)in

Ecoeco.comin𝕏

Eco provides a developer platform for stablecoin companies to enable cross-chain money movement without building underlying infrastructure. The platform offers real-time settlement, simplified onchain user experience, and programmable orchestration for stablecoin transactions across multiple chains and assets.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Eco
EnglishCentralenglishcentral.com
Floki
Flowonflow.org

Flow is a blockchain network designed for consumer decentralized finance applications, offering institutional-grade financial products, yield optimization, and automated strategies with features like prediction markets, home equity credit lines, and scheduled transactions that require no cryptocurrency knowledge.

ConsumerCrypto & Web3Fintech

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Valor Capital Group invest at?
Valor Capital Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Valor Capital Group focus on?
Valor Capital Group focuses on Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Valor Capital Group located?
Valor Capital Group is headquartered in New York City, BR.

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