i5invest
Sotero as part of the Corporate Development / M&A Team specialises in deep tech and embedded software companies across various industries including Smart Home /IoT, AR/VR and Energy tech
Prior to joining i5invest, Sotero was a startup consultant & venture builder focusing on cross-border business development, project & investment management for leading Austrian startup incubators, business accelerators and VC-backed startups. He also owns a critically acclaimed fine dining Latin American restaurant & bar.
Born in the United States to Venezuelan parents, Sotero was raised in Austria but was educated partially in England, UK. Throughout his academic career, he took up work placements the United States, Austria, UK, Nigeria, Australia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates across an equally diverse set of industries including hospitality, fashion, venture capital, internet and oil & gas.
Sotero holds a double MSc degree (CEMS MiM) in Management from the Vienna University of Business and Economics (WU Wien) in conjuction with the University of Sydney, and a BSc degree in Business Management from the University of Warwick’s Business School (UK). When not in the office, you find him exploring the world’s culinary and cocktail/mixology scene.
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We support innovative Tech Founders through our extensive network of top decision makers in corporate development, strategy, strategic business development, and global M&A. Our primary focus is to manage strategic exit processes and cross-border acquisitions for extraordinary tech companies. You are not alone on this global journey - we’ve been there and know exactly what it’s like to be a Founder. Our international team of Founders and operators supports you with experience, insights, and direct access to a worldwide industry network. With deep roots in the international tech ecosystem, we operate across continents, backed by a trusted network of more than 150,000 key decision-makers, and a team of 100+ experts speaking 20+ languages. We believe that building meaningful, long-term relationships is the foundation for exceptional outcomes. Our track record includes 250+ global transactions with some of the world’s most influential tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Verizon, Canva, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Cisco, Naspers, Samsung, and many other tech leaders. With our business accelerator and investment partner, i5growth, we also support high-potential European tech companies in their global growth phase.