Who we are

Entrepreneurs backing entrepreneurs

Staged Ventures is led by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and investors with a proven track record in startup building, venture investing and M&A — combining deep operational experience with disciplined financial execution.

Our concept

Capital, experience and global networks

  • Entrepreneurs backing entrepreneurs — blending capital, experience and global networks.
  • Focus on scalable, globally oriented businesses led by determined founders.
  • Hands-on support to overcome challenges and accelerate growth.
  • Commercial boost through connections, paving the way for US expansion and follow-on funding.

Our commitment

Active partners, not just investors

  • Provide resources and strategic direction to strengthen and scale the business.
  • Act as active partners — advisors and board members focused on value creation.
  • Educate and engage investors, turning their insights and networks into shared advantage.

General Partners

Who leads Staged Ventures

Flavio Pripas

General Partner

Over 25 years of experience in company building, enterprise leadership and tech investing. Named one of the “Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company. Designed and led Cubo in São Paulo — one of the most relevant startup ecosystems in Latin America —, achieved 5+ unicorns as a venture investor at Redpoint eventures, founded and exited two startups, and held C-level technology positions at JPMorgan and Credit Suisse.

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Geraldo Neto

General Partner

More than 30 years of experience across sectors such as civil construction, international trade, retail and technology. An angel investor since 2002, he pioneered angel investing in Brazil as one of the leaders of Gávea Angels, the country’s first organized angel network. He is the founder of GAA Investments and serves on the boards of several companies.

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Team

Daniel Nespoli

Analyst

Advisory board

Advisors and mentors

A network of seasoned leaders and operators that extends our access, our diligence and our presence across the US, Brazil and Latin America.

Camila Farani

Partner at G2 Capital and Shark Tank Brasil investor

Rio de Janeiro, BR LinkedIn

Aluisio Ragazzi Fonseca

Former president of Amcor Latin America and Tetra Pak for the Americas

USA LinkedIn

Marcelo Souccar

Managing Partner at TOTVS Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA LinkedIn

Sandro de Camargo

Sr. Director, LATAM Alliances & Channels at ServiceNow

Miami, FL, USA LinkedIn

Laercio Albuquerque

Vice President for Latin America at Cisco

Miami, FL, USA LinkedIn

Douglas Almeida

Co-founder & CEO of Stayfilm

São Paulo, BR LinkedIn

Our mission

To provide our global investor community with exclusive access to the world's most dynamic technology companies, while fueling entrepreneurial innovation with both financial and intellectual capital.

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