Tiago Naufal

Business Development & M&A Manager

2024 - Current

Partner & Principal

2023

Partner & Global Portfolio Manager

2020 - 2023

Capital Lab Ventures is a venture capital platform focused on early stage, deep & frontier tech companies based in the UK, EU, Israel & Latin America. Responsible for: - Sourcing and evaluating investments opportunities in early-stage technology companies - Managing portfolio of companies - Supporting growth of portfolio companies with hands-on support - Building the network of partners and investors - Developing and implementing the firm's strategy - Managing the company's operations and finance

Associate

2016 - 2020

Capital Lab Ventures is a venture capital platform focused on early stage, deep & frontier tech companies based in the UK, EU, Israel & Latin America.

Founder

2023

DeepTech Buzz is a platform created to foster and develop the Brazilian deep tech ecosystem through connections between entrepreneurs, researchers, partners, and investors, always aiming to increase connectivity within the value chain of deep techs in Brazil.

Chevening Scholar

2021

Fellow

2020

Vice President | Volunteer

2018

Insper Angels is an angel investment network formed by alumni from the Insper, a prestigious business school in São Paulo. For our members, we offer investment opportunities, networking and knowledge related to the early stage investing and tech ecosystem. For startups approved in our screening process, we offer the opportunity to pitch a very qualified group of angel investors. At Insper Angels, we look for companies that are less than 3yrs old, with some revenue and clients and scalable business models. Companies applying to Insper Angels, must either have a founding member alumni or have been referred by our network members. To apply, please visit the Insper Angels webpage at https://www.insper.edu.br/pesquisa-e-conhecimento/centro-de-empreendedorismo/ under Insper Angels tab. As a volunteer, my key activities include: - The scouting and screening of opportunities; - The liaison between members and startups who have been through our process; - The promotion of Insper Angels

Consultant

2015 - 2016

- Implemented projects prioritization methodology for the Holding company of a relevant Brazilian conglomerate - Developed transformational cost reduction initiatives for companies of a relevant Brazilian conglomerate

Analyst

2012 - 2015

- Reviewed and designed the operating model of the Holding company for a relevant Brazilian conglomerate - Structured financial planning model for relevant national Telco - Implemented ZBB methodology and designed budgeting model for leading national resources companies - Developed products segmentation and inventory strategy for large Agro & Ingredients company - Developed marketing category planning for large global brewery company

Intern

2012 - 2012

- Worked on segments evaluation and strategy for a leading travel Brazilian company

Vice-President of Outgoing Exchange

2010 - 2010

 Leader of a team, internal processes of Exchange and selection processes for universities students, facilitating local Exchange objective settings.

Volunteer Trainee

2010 - 2010

 Teaching of English to disabled children at rehabilitation centers in Bursa.