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Marcelo Franco

Investor

Managing Partner at Verve Capital

São Paulo, Brazil

Writes $20K – $250K checks · typically $100K

About

Marcelo Franco is a General Partner at Verve Capital, a micro-VC fund investing in early-stage entrepreneurs in Brazil. He founded one of Latin America's largest beauty e-commerce platforms, which was acquired by Sephora/LVMH. With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship and technology investing, Franco focuses on supporting founders building companies with impact in Brazil and internationally.

Experience

  1. Verve CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2020 — presentSão Paulo, Brazil
  2. ZeroDois pela EducaçãoMembro da comunidade ZeroDois Pela Educaçãocurrent2025 — presentBrazil
  3. Malga (YC S21)Investorcurrent2019 — presentBrazil
  4. Rei do PitacoBoard Observer2019 — 2026São Paulo, Brazil
  5. Miami AngelsMember2017 — 2024Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
  6. Smash Tennis!Angel Investor2015 — 2018New York, United States
  7. GlamourCo-Founder2008 — 2010Greater Rio de Janeiro
  8. Sack's.com / Sephora Brasil E-commerceCo-Founder1999 — 2010Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Education

  1. University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessVenture Capital, Business Administration and Management2019
  2. Insper Instituto de Ensino e PesquisaFinancial Planning & Executive Finances, Finance2012
  3. Ibmec2001 — 2002
  4. University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

Skills & more

E-commerce24Digital Marketing13Entrepreneurship19Start-ups20E-business4SEM6Web Development4Venture Capital6SEO4Advertising6Digital Strategy9Business Strategy3
+4 moreMarketing StrategySearch Engine Marketing (SEM)Google AdwordsManagement

Languages English · Portugues · Spanish

From Marcelo's professional profile.

Colleagues at Verve Capital

Gabriel Farme
Investor at Verve Capital
Marina P. de Miranda
Investor at Verve Capital

Frequently asked questions

Where does Marcelo Franco work?
Marcelo Franco is Managing Partner at Verve Capital.
What check size does Marcelo Franco write?
Marcelo Franco typically writes checks of $20K – $250K.

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Shared employers

Also worked at ZeroDois pela Educação6

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