RV

Rafael Valdivia

Managing Partner at LAB Ventures

Miami, Florida

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $200,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $150,000.00

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner

    2019

    LAB Ventures manages the LAB PropTech Fund which invests in seed-stage / pre series-A deals. Investors in the fund include real estate and construction industry insiders who reap strategic, as well as, financial benefits.

  • Volunteer

    2021

    Fishing out plastic pollution a few pieces at a time. Join us, let’s go #plasticfishing.

  • Managing Partner

    2011

    Private Holdings Company. Real Estate, Startups and Hospitality.

  • Board Member

    2012 - 2018

    Restaurants, Food & Beverages and Hospitality holding in Brazil.

2005 - 2018

  • Co-Founder

    2005 - 2018

    Steakhouse chain. The perfect place to enjoy the best steaks and wine, with no compromises.

2008 - 2011

  • Partner

    2008 - 2011

    Managing over R$ 36 billion (US$ 20 billion) through its investment funds and managed accounts, Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo was appointed by clients and the specialized media as the financial institution most focused on private clients in Brazil. By the end of 2006 Credit Suisse acquired a 50 percent stake in Hedging-Griffo, plus one share, the remaining stake was acquired by the end of 2011.

1998 - 2007

  • Partner

    1998 - 2007

    Managing over R$ 36 billion (US$ 20 billion) through its investment funds and managed accounts, Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo was appointed by clients and the specialized media as the financial institution most focused on private clients in Brazil. By the end of 2006 Credit Suisse acquired a 50 percent stake in Hedging-Griffo, plus one share, the remaining stake was acquired by the end of 2011.

1996 - 1998

  • Equity Sales Trader

    1996 - 1998

    Equity Trading desk.

1995 - 1996

  • Co-Founder

    1995 - 1996

    Servers, networks and computer systems integrator.

1988 - 1991

  • Co-Founder

    1988 - 1991

    PC Games developer and retailer.