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Vanessa Viana

Former Global Managing Partner at Capital Lab Ventures

London

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

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About

Vanessa Viana is an Investment Director at BlueOrchard Finance Ltd with over 20 years of experience in impact infrastructure, private equity, and venture capital investment across EMEA and the Americas. She has sourced and executed investments across clean energy, renewables, digital infrastructure, transport, water, waste, and technology sectors, mobilizing private capital through co-investments and managing complex transactions including equity offerings, debt financing, securitization, and public listings for institutional investors and global banks. Her background also encompasses asset management, fundraising, LP relations, and portfolio oversight.

Experience

  1. BlueOrchard Finance LtdInvestment Directorcurrent2025 — present
  2. Iguá WaterBoard Director (non-Exec) Igua Water - Investment, Remuneration and ESG Committeescurrent2021 — present
  3. Digital Purpose LondonFoundercurrent2019 — presentLondon
  4. Capital Lab VenturesGlobal Managing Partner2020 — 2025London, England, UK
  5. Bradesco Investment Bank (NYSE: BBD)Alternative and Asset Management - General Partner2011 — 2020
  6. Chevening ScholarshipsChevening Scholar2018 — 2020Londres, Reino Unido
  7. Semantix AI (NASDAQ: STIX)Board Director - Non-Executive Director2017 — 2018
  8. LOG Commercial Properties (Stock Ticker: LOGG3)Board Director - Non-Executive Director2013 — 2018
  9. RFFBoard Director - Non-Executive Director2017 — 2018
  10. Active SalesBoard Director - Executive Director2015 — 2016
  11. Smartia InsuranceBoard Director - Non-Executive Director2012 — 2016
  12. BMG Bank (Stock Ticker: BMGB4)M&A & Strategic Planning Manager2009 — 2011
  13. Deloitte & ToucheM&A Manager2007 — 2009
  14. Sakonnet TechnologiesBusiness Analyst2005 — 2007http://www.sknt.com/index.shtml
  15. KrollSenior Consultant2001 — 2005

Skills & more

Shareholder AgreementsInvestment StrategiesSuccession PlanningInvestment ManagementDeal ExecutionVenture CapitalCorporate Venture CapitalInternational ExpansionBoard of DirectorsFundraisingBoard DevelopmentInternational Market Entry
+12 moreOpen InnovationGrowth StrategiesOperations ManagementInvestmentsPrivate EquityMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementTeam CultureLeadershipSpanishPortuguese

Languages Espanhol · Francês · Inglês · Italiano · Portuguese

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vanessa Viana?
Vanessa Viana is an Investment Director at BlueOrchard Finance Ltd with over 20 years of experience in impact infrastructure, private equity, and venture capital investment across EMEA and the Americas. She has sourced and executed investments across clean energy, renewables, digital infrastructure, transport, water, waste, and technology sectors, mobilizing private capital through co-investments and managing complex transactions including equity offerings, debt financing, securitization, and public listings for institutional investors and global banks. Her background also encompasses asset management, fundraising, LP relations, and portfolio oversight.
What check size does Vanessa Viana write?
Vanessa Viana typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Vanessa Viana go to school?
Vanessa Viana studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Master in Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation, Management); Chevening Awards (MSc with Distinction, Information Systems and Digital Innovation); FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas (Master in Economics and Finance - EPGE/EESP, Economics and Finance).

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