Olivier Grinda

Overview

Olivier Grinda is an angel investor based in Austin, United States, focusing on e-commerce, internet, and beauty sectors across seed to Series A stages in Chile, Brazil, and the United States. He has invested in companies such as ecomom, an eco-conscious e-commerce platform for parents. Grinda has over 12 years of experience in launching and scaling companies across various sectors, including fintech and healthtech, and has successfully raised over $60 million in capital. He co-founded Home61, a real estate tech startup in Miami, growing it to $200 million in property sales in five years. Grinda holds a B.A. in Economics, Psychology, and Political Science from the University of Miami. He is also the Chief Operating Officer at Clearco, focusing on e-commerce financing and support for early-stage founders. Grinda has co-founded major brands in Brazil and currently advises startup founders through Antler. He has been active in the Brazilian market, co-founding BrandsClub, an online flash sales site, and ClickOn, a group buying site. He also founded Shoes4You, a Brazilian fashion brand that sold collections through monthly online subscriptions, which received a Series A financing led by Redpoint Ventures in 2011. Despite initial success, Shoes4You ceased operations in 2013 due to challenges in the subscription model. Grinda's experience in Brazil includes adapting European and American business models to the Latin American market, demonstrating his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.

Investment Focus

• E-Commerce
• Internet
• Beauty
• Seed
• Angel
• Series A
• Chile
• Brazil
• United States

Portfolio Companies