Jorge Steffens
InvestorGeneral Partner at Oria Capital
Brazil
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Jorge Steffens is founder and general partner at Oria Capital. He holds degrees in information technology and marketing, along with certifications in production engineering and supply chain management. Steffens spent 17 years at Datasul in various roles including sales and software deployment before founding NeoGrid in 1999, and subsequently returned to Datasul as CEO in 2002, overseeing its 2006 IPO and subsequent acquisition strategy until the company's 2008 merger with Totvs. Since 2008, he has worked as a private equity and venture capital investor and board member.
Experience
- Oria CapitalFounder and General Partner at Oria Capitalcurrent2016 — presentGreater São Paulo Area
- JS Participações Ltda.CEOcurrent2008 — presentJoinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
- DLM Private EquityFounder and Chairman2015 — 2016Greater São Paulo Area
- DLM Invista Asset ManagementChairman2010 — 2014Greater Belo Horizonte
- DATASULCEO2003 — 2008Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
- NeoGridTechnology Director1999 — 2001Joinville - SC
- DatasulProduct and Technology Director1985 — 1999Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
- DatasulProgrammer and System Analyst1982 — 1985Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Education
- Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessManagement2009
- FGV - Fundação Getulio VargasMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing1997 — 1999
- Nova Southeastern UniversitySoftware1997
- Universidade do Estado de Santa CatarinaSpecialization, Manufacturing Engineering1995
- FURB - Universidade de BlumenauGraduation, Information Technology1992 — 1994
Skills & more
SaaS7Enterprise Software5Strategic Planning37Management68Strategy93Leadership18Team Leadership16Private Equity23IT Strategy27Governance49Business Management12Venture Capital31
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Information TechnologyMergersIntegrationMergers & AcquisitionsPMOBusiness IntelligenceITILERPBusiness PlanningIT ManagementStart-upsProduct ManagementLanguages English · Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jorge Steffens work?
- Jorge Steffens is General Partner at Oria Capital.
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- Jorge Steffens typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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