Rafael Valdivia
Volunteer at Plastic Fisherman
Miami, Florida
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2019 - Current
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.
A PropTech focused Startup Studio + Early Stage VC that invests in exceptional founders & companies.
Volunteer
2021
Fishing out plastic pollution a few pieces at a time. Join us, let’s go #plasticfishing.
Plastic Fisherman uses social media and art to bring awareness to the plastic pollution threat to the oceans.
Managing Partner
2011
Private Holdings Company. Real Estate, Startups and Hospitality.
Board Member
2012 - 2018
Restaurants, Food & Beverages and Hospitality holding in Brazil.
Co-Founder
2005 - 2018
Steakhouse chain. The perfect place to enjoy the best steaks and wine, with no compromises.
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.
Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.
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.
Equity Sales Trader
1996 - 1998
Equity Trading desk.
Co-Founder
1995 - 1996
Servers, networks and computer systems integrator.
Co-Founder
1988 - 1991
PC Games developer and retailer.