Rafael Campos

Diretor de venture capital

2023 - Current

Venture Capital Principal

2022 - 2023

VOX Capital is the pioneer impact investment firm in Brazil and Latam. Our venture capital impact thesis includes investing in energytechs, climatechs, financial inclusion fintechs, smart cities, healthtechs, edtechs, sustainable nutrition and other impact verticals.

Venture Capital Portfolio Manager

2021 - 2022

Mentor

2021

Acceleration program director - São Paulo

2019 - 2021

The Founder Institute is the world's largest early stage accelerator. Responsible for the coordination of the program in São Paulo, implementation of the acceleration methodology, mentoring of startup founders, prospecting and recruiting entrepreneurs, promoting the program in startup communities, and management of the program’s network (sponsors, investors, mentors, alumni).

Angel Investor

2019 - 2023

Angel investor with focus in startups with environmental impact and/or technological solutions to "Brazil-specific" problems. Portfolio of 9 direct investments + 1 VC fund.

Co-Founder

2019 - 2021

TRUH. is a startup that develops sustainable and healthy products for daily use, and connects them directly to consumers at lower costs in a D2C business model. Co-founder and partner of the company since its ideation, validation and launch, helping to structure the activities, strategy, team and legal framework before moving to the current board member position.

Country Manager - VP Sales & Marketing

2012 - 2018

Subsidiary of the Bosch Group in the segment of solar thermal energy and water heating. Responsible for the launch of activities of this subsidiary in Brazil, managing the post-merger integration with a local company (Heliotek). Responsible for the P&L and management of the sales, marketing and after-sales activities, leading a team of aprox. 100 people. Focus on commercial growth and opening of new markets through implementation of multiple sales channels (retail, utilities, B2G, direct B2C sales), leading the company to market leadership. Development of the company’s first online B2C sales channel in Brazil, backed by a strong digital marketing strategy.

Country Sales Manager

2010 - 2012

Division at Bosch Brazil in the segment of gas water heaters. Responsibility for the P&L of sales, marketing and after-sales of the division, reporting to Latin America’s HQ. Development of a prospection strategy to enter a new business segment (solar thermal energy), supporting the definition of a target company for acquisition.

Country Sales Manager Colombia

2008 - 2009

Division of Bosch Colombia in the segment of gas water heating. Responsible for the division's P&L and management, leading 20 people. Developed and implemented a complete business plan and commercial strategy to launch this division in the country. Focus on sales growth, pushing the expansion of product portfolio, new customer development and regional coverage.

Strategy Consultant

2004 - 2008

Global Headquarters of Bosch’s Business Unit in the Thermotechnology segment. Implemented a new company strategy paper and strategic cycle, aligning goals and involving employees on all hierarchical levels (12,500 employees, 11 countries). Conception and facilitation of over 60 consulting projects (on topics like strategy, integration, problem-solving, team development), focusing on process improvement and reducing adversity to change through communication and team development techniques.

Sales Team Leader

2001 - 2004

Independent retailer in direct sales of educational products Recruited, trained, managed, and motivated teams of students in summer program for direct sales of educational products, reaching significant sales growth rates