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Sidney N. Nakahodo

Investor

Founder & General Partner at Seldor Capital

Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

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About

Sidney N. Nakahodo is the Founder and General Partner of Seldor Capital, a New York-based platform focused on commercial space and frontier technologies. His work spans investing as well as connecting technologies, institutions, and market opportunities, with prior experience across venture investing, entrepreneurship, economic development, and academic research. His areas of focus include ecosystem architecture, market formation, capital formation, and cross-border innovation across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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Experience

  1. Seldor CapitalFounder & General Partnercurrent2020 — presentNew York, NY
  2. Independent / Multilateral & Policy InstitutionsResearch & Consulting Roles (Contract / Project-Based)current2002 — presentGlobal
  3. Columbia UniversityAffiliated faculty2013 — 2026New York, NY
  4. Singularity UniversitySelected Roles – Global Programs2015 — 2021New York & Silicon Valley
  5. Founder / CofounderEntrepreneurial & Ecosystem Initiatives (Selected)2013 — 2019New York & Silicon Valley
  6. The World BankProfessional Roles – Multilateral Institutions (Early Institutional Experience)2008 — 2012Washington, DC
  7. Solutia South America (Acquired by Eastman Chemical Company)Marketing & Technical Services Specialist2000 — 2002Sao Paulo, Brazil

Skills & more

Venture CapitalEntrepreneurship3International Development71SpaceTechnology6Business Strategy2Foreign Policy2International Relations10Emerging Markets37Government26Economics71Public Policy59
+9 moreLatin AmericaInternational TradeEconomic DevelopmentPrivate Sector DevelopmentCarbonLeadershipManagementPolicy AnalysisPolicy

Languages English · French · Italian · Portuguese · Spanish

  • Venture Capital Training CertificateMaterial Change Institute
  • Venture Deals CertificateKauffman Fellows & TechStars
  • Ham Radio Amateur Extra License (FCC's highest class)Federal Communications Commission
  • Venture Finance Certificate (NVCA / Berkeley Law / Venture Forward)National Venture Capital Association

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sidney N. Nakahodo?
Sidney N. Nakahodo is the Founder and General Partner of Seldor Capital, a New York-based platform focused on commercial space and frontier technologies. His work spans investing as well as connecting technologies, institutions, and market opportunities, with prior experience across venture investing, entrepreneurship, economic development, and academic research. His areas of focus include ecosystem architecture, market formation, capital formation, and cross-border innovation across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Where does Sidney N. Nakahodo work?
Sidney N. Nakahodo is Founder & General Partner at Seldor Capital.
Where did Sidney N. Nakahodo go to school?
Sidney N. Nakahodo studied at Columbia | SIPA (Master of International Affairs, International Economic Policy); Escola Politécnica da USP (B.S. Materials Engineering); Kiel Institute for the World Economy (Advance Studies Program in International Economic Policy (ASP)).

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