Where does Rita Sousa work?

Rita Sousa is Partner at Faber.

What check size does Rita Sousa write?

Rita Sousa typically writes checks of $2.7M.

Where did Rita Sousa go to school?

Rita Sousa studied at AESE / IESE Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management); Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (Master's degree, Master in Finance); IE Business School (Venture Capital Program, Venture Capital).

Rita Sousa

Investor

Partner at Faber · Principal at Vector Capital

Lisbon, Portugal

Writes $2.7M checks · typically $850K

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Sabrina Albert (Wu)unlockedRita: together at Vector Capital (2018–2021)

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×2Rita: together at Vector Capital

×3Rita: together at ABB Portugal

About

Rita Sousa, a Southern Europe partner leading a dedicated ocean and climate-tech fund, co-leads early-stage deep-tech deals in wet-lab, hardware and software for ocean health, climate action and nature-based solutions.

Contact· published on Rita's own website

r•••@faber.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware

Experience

FaberPartner at Faber (Ocean / Climate Tech)current2020 — presentLisbon, Portugal
European CommissionJury member for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilotcurrent2019 — presentBrussels Metropolitan Area
European CommissionExpert Evaluator for EASME and INEA2010 — 2021Brussels Metropolitan Area
Naves Venture Capital SAManaging Director2015 — 2020Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Hope Care, SAAdvisor to the Board2018 — 2020Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Espírito Santo VenturesSenior Associate2014 — 2015Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Veolia PortugalProject Manager2012 — 2014Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Veolia Belgium & LuxembourgProject Development Manager2008 — 2012Brussels Metropolitan Area
SPI - Sociedade Portuguesa de InovaçãoSenior Consultant2006 — 2008Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Altran PortugalSenior Consultant2005 — 2006
NovabaseConsultant2001 — 2005
Informática El Corte InglesProduct Manager2000 — 2001
ABB PortugalEngineer1998 — 2000

Skills & more

Energy26Management Consulting20Energy Efficiency11Project Management20Renewable Energy11Business Development8Business Strategy15CRM6Business Development Consultancy3Energy Management4Business Analysis5Energy Audits3

+12 more

CHPContract ManagementRisk AssessmentNew Business DevelopmentCogenerationSustainabilityEntrepreneurshipVenture CapitalTeam ManagementTeam LeadershipTeamworkInterpersonal Skill

Languages English · French · German · Portuguese · Spanish

PMP - Project Management Professional — PMI - Project Management Institute
First Certificate in English — University of Cambridge
Certificate of Proficiency in English — University of Cambridge

From Rita's professional profile.

Colleagues at Faber

Alejandro Martí

Venture Partner at Faber

Alexandre Barbosa

Managing Partner at Faber

Bruno Ferreira

Venture Partner at Faber

Venture Partner at Faber

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rita Sousa?: Rita Sousa, a Southern Europe partner leading a dedicated ocean and climate-tech fund, co-leads early-stage deep-tech deals in wet-lab, hardware and software for ocean health, climate action and nature-based solutions.
Where does Rita Sousa work?: Rita Sousa is Partner at Faber.
What does Rita Sousa invest in?: Rita Sousa invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware.
What check size does Rita Sousa write?: Rita Sousa typically writes checks of $2.7M.
Where did Rita Sousa go to school?: Rita Sousa studied at AESE / IESE Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management); Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (Master's degree, Master in Finance); IE Business School (Venture Capital Program, Venture Capital).