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Renato Valente

Investor

General Partner at Iporanga Ventures · Board Member at Gorila

Sao Paulo, Brazil

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

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About

Technology executive and entrepreneur active in the ecosystem since 2009, who founded adtech startup Ocapi (exited 2015). He spent five years as Country Manager for Telefonica Open Innovation, leading over 30 startup investments via Wayra Brazil. Holds degrees from FAAP, IESE and UC Berkeley.

Experience

  1. Iporanga VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2020 — presentSão Paulo, Brazil
  2. ZeroDois pela EducaçãoMembro da comunidade ZeroDois pela Educaçãocurrent2025 — present
  3. AppitoBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentSão Paulo, Brazil
  4. GorilaBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentSão Paulo, Brazil
  5. Rede Mulher EmpreendedoraAdvisory Board Membercurrent2020 — present
  6. CinnectaBoard Observer2018 — 2020Belo Horizonte Area, Brazil
  7. SkoreBoard Observer2017 — 2020São Paulo Area, Brazil
  8. ProRadisBoard Member2016 — 2020São Paulo Area, Brazil
  9. TelefónicaBrazil Country Manager at Telefonica Open Innovation2016 — 2020São Paulo Area, Brazil
  10. Wayra BrasilCountry Manager2016 — 2020
  11. REGLAREBoard Member2016 — 2020São Paulo Area, Brazil
  12. AnprotecDiretor de Empresas2018 — 2019
  13. OcapiCo-founder2009 — 2017
  14. IBMSales Execution Team Leader2007 — 2012

Skills & more

EnglishSpanishBlockchain3Crypto3FinTech3Entrepreneurship37Start-ups31Online Advertising14Online Marketing8Strategic Partnerships7Strategy9Sales10
+12 moreManagementCRMMobile DevicesBusiness StrategyProduct MarketingDigital StrategyMobile MarketingBusiness ManagementStrategic PlanningEntrepreneurship DevelopmentTeam LeadershipLeadership

Languages English · Portuguese · Spanish

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Investments

Investor

AbstraJustamenteNomoProta GamesVoe Tranquilo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Renato Valente?
Technology executive and entrepreneur active in the ecosystem since 2009, who founded adtech startup Ocapi (exited 2015). He spent five years as Country Manager for Telefonica Open Innovation, leading over 30 startup investments via Wayra Brazil. Holds degrees from FAAP, IESE and UC Berkeley.
Where does Renato Valente work?
Renato Valente is General Partner at Iporanga Ventures.
What check size does Renato Valente write?
Renato Valente typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Renato Valente invested in?
Investments tracked here include Abstra, Justamente, Nomo, Prota Games, Voe Tranquilo.
Where did Renato Valente go to school?
Renato Valente studied at University of California, Berkeley (Venture Capital); IESE Business School (Global Management Program); FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (Bachelor degree).

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