Marcelo Valente

Marcelo Valente is a Partner at Babel Ventures based in Los Angeles, California. Since joining the venture capital firm in 2017, he has focused on securing key investors to increase market awareness and drive growth for the firm's portfolio companies. Prior to his current investment role, Valente founded Shepherd, a Los Angeles-based enterprise specifically designed to bridge the gap between the traditional entertainment and modern technology sectors. He previously built an extensive network of high-profile clientele in Brazil and subsequently collaborated with established American musicians and actors to connect them with various international brands. Valente completed his formal education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he specialized in the commercial entertainment business. His current professional focus centers on facilitating cross-border partnerships and integrating global entertainment networks with emerging technology investments.