Franco Torres
InvestorInvestor at FEA Angels
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
About
Franco Torres works in alternative assets investor relations at Prana Capital, where he is developing a Fund of Funds vehicle targeting emerging venture capital managers in Latin America, particularly Brazil, with fund sizes below $50 million. Previously, he worked as a private banker and broker for hedge funds and venture capital firms. Torres is also founder of Dorm Made, a marketplace platform designed to facilitate social connections among college students through hosted cultural meal experiences.
Experience
- Prana Capital(VC) Alternative Assets Investor Relationscurrent2024 — presentSão Paulo, Brasil
- Sweet SecretsMembercurrent2024 — presentSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Investidores.vcAngel Fellow (Lifetime Member)current2022 — presentSão Paulo, Brasil
- Emerging Venture Capital FellowsFellow2023 — 2026
- Hult International Business SchoolPresident of Brazilian Alumni Association2023 — 2025São Paulo, Brazil
- The North FaceRoadshow Associate2024São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- XP InvestimentosBanker (Investment Advisor)2023 — 2024São Paulo, Brasil
- Brunel PartnersAssociate2022 — 2023São Paulo, Brazil
- FEA AngelsMember & Mentor2021 — 2023São Paulo, Brazil
- FEA AngelsAccount Executive2022São Paulo, Brazil
- Dorm MadeFounder2019 — 2023London, United Kingdom
- Dorm MadeChief Culture Officer (CCO)2019 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- AdamantRoadshow Associate2022São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Rocket One CapitalVC Analyst2021 — 2022Aventura, Florida, United States
- H-EventsHead Of Innovation2018London, United Kingdom
- U.F.O EventsEvent Manager2016 — 2017São Paulo Area, Brazil
Education
- Hult International Business SchoolBachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2017 — 2021
- Graded - The American School of São PauloAmerican and Brazilian Diploma, General Studies2004 — 2017
- Founder InstituteDropout, Venture Building | Validation Strategy2019 — 2020
- Startup School OnlineY-Combinator's 10 Week Startup School, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Skills & more
Start-up Ventures53Venture Capital13Change Management16Quantum Physics9Circular EconomyBusiness Model Innovation21Due DiligenceNew Business DevelopmentEvent Planning & Management20Start-up Consulting6User Experience (UX)15Cost Reduction16
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Cross-SellingCorporate Social ResponsibilityOnline MarketplaceSocial MediaProduct ManagementDigital MarketingMarket ResearchMonetizationNegotiationConflict ResolutionLeadershipDelegationLanguages English · Portuguese
- CPA-20 — ANBIMA
- Hult Prize Campus Competition Finalist - Wildcard Winner — Hult Prize Foundation
- Babylon Project — World Blockchain Hackathon
- Venture Deals Spring 2020 - Kauffman Fellows & Techstars — Kauffman Fellows
- Businessman Award - TrepCamp High-Impact Entrepreneurship Boston Program — TrepCamp
- 3rd Place Finalist - Colombia Business School Venture For All — Columbia Business School
From Franco's professional profile.
Colleagues at FEA Angels
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Camila SchuchScout
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Cesar FukushimaScout
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Daniel M. AlmeidaScout
Angel at FEA Angels
Edwilson CoutinhoScout
Angel at FEA Angels
Allan Pedroso
Investor at FEA Angels
Darllan Botega
Associate at FEA Angels
Diogo Fonseca
Investor at FEA Angels
Edson Rogerio da Costa
Associate at FEA Angels
Francisco Djalma Luna
Associate at FEA Angels
Investors connected to Franco in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Franco Torres work?
- Franco Torres is Investor at FEA Angels.
- What check size does Franco Torres write?
- Franco Torres typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Same school
Also attended Hult International Business School42
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Also attended Graded - The American School of São Paulo7
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Also attended Founder Institute15
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hult International Business School10
Luca SumaVenture Partner at Hiro CapitalScarlett ChenManaging Partner at Verge HealthTech FundYousuf KhanVenture Partner at Ridge VenturesStephan WehrliPartner at Zühlke VenturesCarlos BaradelloInvestor at Alaya CapitalKatharina SchildVice President at Cathay Innovation
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