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Rafael Valdivia

Investor

Managing Partner at LAB Ventures

Miami, Florida

Writes $100K – $200K checks · typically $150K

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About

Rafael Valdivia brings 20+ years' institutional finance experience (oversaw $3B at Credit Suisse), repeat entrepreneurship—launching Brazil’s first online trading platform and building Pobre Juan—and transparent PropTech engagement.

Invests in

Deep TechFintechHardwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaS

Experience

  1. LAB VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2019 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
  2. Plastic FishermanVolunteercurrent2021 — present
  3. Oceanis CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2011 — presentMálaga, Andalusia, Spain
  4. Sociedade Grand VivantFounder & Board Member2012 — 2018Brazil
  5. Pobre JuanCo-Founder2005 — 2018Brazil
  6. Credit SuissePartner2008 — 2011São Paulo, Brazil
  7. Hedging-GriffoPartner1998 — 2007Brazil
  8. Fonte CindamEquity Sales Trader1996 — 1998São Paulo, Brazil
  9. Valtec SistemasCo-Founder1995 — 1996São Paulo, Brazil
  10. ValbrosCo-Founder1988 — 1991São Paulo, Brazil

Skills & more

Asset Managment6Investments30Asset Management14Business Strategy14CRM2Equities2Financial Services9Marketing6Private Banking3Private Equity8Valuation5Wealth Management2
+4 moreInvestment BankingBusiness PlanningManagementStrategic Planning

Languages English · French · Portuguese · Spanish

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Investor

Arx City

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rafael Valdivia?
Rafael Valdivia brings 20+ years' institutional finance experience (oversaw $3B at Credit Suisse), repeat entrepreneurship—launching Brazil’s first online trading platform and building Pobre Juan—and transparent PropTech engagement.
Where does Rafael Valdivia work?
Rafael Valdivia is Managing Partner at LAB Ventures.
What does Rafael Valdivia invest in?
Rafael Valdivia invests in Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Marketplaces, PropTech, SaaS.
What check size does Rafael Valdivia write?
Rafael Valdivia typically writes checks of $100K – $200K.
What companies has Rafael Valdivia invested in?
Investments tracked here include Arx City.
Where did Rafael Valdivia go to school?
Rafael Valdivia studied at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas (Bachelor's degree, Economics and Finance); Ibmec (Extensão/MBA, Banking); Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Executive Education, Stanford-Endeavor Innovation & Growth Program).

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