What check size does Phillip Trauer write?

Phillip Trauer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Phillip Trauer go to school?

Phillip Trauer studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (MBA); Ibmec (Economics); Saddlebrook Preparatory School (High School Diploma).

Phillip Trauer

Former Principal at Valor Capital Group

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Phillip Trauer is a Managing Director at Vivo Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Telefónica Group. His investment experience covers software, fintech, and marketplaces, with focus on how emerging technologies impact telecom, financial services, logistics, real estate, and agriculture sectors. He also invests as an angel in AI and enterprise software companies.

Experience

Vivo VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2024 — presentSão Paulo, Brazil
Wayra BrasilManaging Directorcurrent2024 — presentSão Paulo, Brazil
Valor Capital GroupVenture Partner2023 — 2024São Paulo, Brazil
Valor Capital GroupPrincipal2017 — 2023
Sonder Inc.Growth2017San Francisco, California, United States
CitiInvestment Banking Summer Associate2016New York, United States
STX Desenvolvimento Imobiliario S.AReal Estate Development2014 — 2015Greater Rio de Janeiro
Porto ParticipaçõesPartner2012 — 2013Greater Rio de Janeiro
Ideiasnet (B3: IDNT3)Venture Capital Analyst2010 — 2012Greater Rio de Janeiro
BHG - Brazil Hospitality GroupMergers and Acquisitions Analyst2008 — 2009Greater Rio de Janeiro

Skills & more

Corporate Venture Capital1Corporate Development1Early Stage InvestmentReal Estate DevelopmentReal Estate TransactionsReal Estate FinancingGrowth Strategies1Strategic Planning for GrowthEarly Stage Companies2Growth Capital2Real Estate11Mergers & Acquisitions13

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Feasibility StudiesValuationFinancial ModelingProject FinanceEmerging MarketsHospitalityEntrepreneurshipVenture CapitalLatin AmericaLeadershipProject LeadershipPortfolio Management

Languages English · Portuguese

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Phillip Trauer?: Phillip Trauer is a Managing Director at Vivo Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Telefónica Group. His investment experience covers software, fintech, and marketplaces, with focus on how emerging technologies impact telecom, financial services, logistics, real estate, and agriculture sectors. He also invests as an angel in AI and enterprise software companies.
What check size does Phillip Trauer write?: Phillip Trauer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Phillip Trauer go to school?: Phillip Trauer studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (MBA); Ibmec (Economics); Saddlebrook Preparatory School (High School Diploma).