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Franco Torres

Investor

(VC) Alternative Assets Investor Relations at Prana Capital · Angel Fellow (Lifetime Member) at Investidores.VC

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M

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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

  1. Prana Capital(VC) Alternative Assets Investor Relationscurrent2024 — presentSão Paulo, Brasil
  2. Sweet SecretsMembercurrent2024 — presentSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  3. Investidores.vcAngel Fellow (Lifetime Member)current2022 — presentSão Paulo, Brasil
  4. Emerging Venture Capital FellowsFellow2023 — 2026
  5. Hult International Business SchoolPresident of Brazilian Alumni Association2023 — 2025São Paulo, Brasil
  6. The North FaceRoadshow Associate2024San Paolo, SP
  7. XP InvestimentosBanker (Investment Advisor)2023 — 2024São Paulo, Brasil
  8. Brunel PartnersAssociate2022 — 2023São Paulo, Brazil
  9. FEA AngelsMember & Mentor2021 — 2023São Paulo, Brazil
  10. FEA AngelsAccount Executive2022São Paulo, Brazil
  11. Dorm MadeFounder2019 — 2023London, United Kingdom
  12. Dorm MadeChief Culture Officer (CCO)2019 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
  13. AdamantRoadshow Associate2022São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  14. Rocket One CapitalVC Analyst2021 — 2022Aventura, Florida, United States
  15. H-EventsHead Of Innovation2018London, United Kingdom
  16. U.F.O EventsEvent Manager2016 — 2017São Paulo Area, Brazil

Skills & more

Start-up Ventures53Venture Capital13Change Management16Quantum Physics9Circular EconomyBusiness Model Innovation21Due DiligenceNew Business DevelopmentEvent Planning & Management20Start-up Consulting6User Experience (UX)15Cost Reduction16
+12 moreCross-SellingCorporate Social ResponsibilityOnline MarketplaceSocial MediaProduct ManagementDigital MarketingMarket ResearchMonetizationNegotiationConflict ResolutionLeadershipDelegation

Languages 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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Franco Torres?
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.
Where does Franco Torres work?
Franco Torres is (VC) Alternative Assets Investor Relations at Prana Capital.
What check size does Franco Torres write?
Franco Torres typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Franco Torres go to school?
Franco Torres studied at Hult International Business School (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); Graded - The American School of São Paulo (American and Brazilian Diploma, General Studies); Founder Institute (Dropout, Venture Building | Validation Strategy).

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