Lopo Champalimaud

Overview

Lopo Champalimaud is a London-based venture capitalist specializing in early-stage investments in consumer-focused sectors. He co-founded V3 Ventures in 2021, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in fast-growing consumer businesses with purpose-driven brands and innovative technologies. V3 Ventures operates across the United States, Europe, and India, focusing on sectors such as wellness & beauty, food & drinks, and lifestyle. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in pre-Series A and Series A funding rounds, aiming to empower visionary entrepreneurs to redefine industries and create a lasting impact. Prior to founding V3 Ventures, Lopo was the CEO of Wahanda, a London-based health, beauty, and wellness community and marketplace that connects consumers, wellness businesses, and professionals through content, ratings & reviews, and commerce. He co-founded Wahanda in 2008. Before Wahanda, Lopo served as the Managing Director of European Lifestyle for lastminute.com, where he was responsible for developing all aspects of the non-travel business across Europe, including theatre ticketing, concert ticketing, restaurant bookings, days out, experiences, and spas. Lopo holds a Bachelor of Arts in History & Political Science from McGill University, graduating in 1994. He has been involved in various investments and advisory roles, including serving as an advisor at Treatwell and participating in funding rounds for companies like Yepoda and HOLY. His investment philosophy centers on supporting purpose-driven brands and innovative technologies that aim to make a positive impact on consumers' lives.

Investment Focus

• Purpose-driven brands
• Innovative technologies
• Early-stage companies

Portfolio Companies