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Lina Lisbona

Sócia at Astella

São Paulo, São Paulo

Overview 

Lina Lisbona is a Partner at Astella in São Paulo, with a background in private equity, sustainable development, and strategic business planning. With experience as COO at Earth Capital Partners and a Senior Analyst at Merrill Lynch, she excels in team leadership, stakeholder management, and venture capital investments. Lina Lisbona's career highlights include her current role as a Partner at Astella, where she leverages her expertise in sustainable development and project coordination to drive impactful investments in Series A and Seed stage companies focused on social impact. Her previous experience as COO at Earth Capital Partners and Senior Analyst at Merrill Lynch showcases her strong leadership skills and strategic acumen in the private equity sector.

Work Experience 

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Astella

  • Partner & Investment Committee Member | Astella

    2023 - Current

    - Oversee the entire fundraising lifecycle—from due diligence to final closings. - Lead investor relations, including communication strategy, roadshows, and engagement tactics to attract and retain investors. - Collaborate with the investment team to align fund strategy and co-investment opportunities, ensuring clear, timely updates to LPs. - Serve as the main contact for DFIs, Family Offices, and institutional investors. - Investor Committee Participation: Evaluate potential investments, review deal terms, and steer portfolio strategy to ensure alignment with Astella’s ESG and high-growth objectives. - Manage Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with entrepreneurs, investors, and cross-functional teams to implement ESG best practices and deliver measurable results. - Team Leadership & Development: Mentor junior associates, foster an inclusive culture, and set strategic goals to scale Astella’s investment footprint.

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BARN INVESTIMENTOS

  • Partner & Investment Committee Member I Barn

    2019 - 2023

    - Oversaw fundraising activities and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on sustainable and impact-driven businesses. - Developed a pioneer GreenTech Investment Thesis for Fund II. - Participated in the Investment Committee to assess deal viability, analyze ESG metrics, and approve key investments. - Guided portfolio companies in implementing ESG and Impact best practices, resulting in stronger investor confidence and measurable social/environmental outcomes. - Expanded the firm’s network by establishing partnerships with international VCs, family offices, and institutional investors.

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Earth Capital Partners

  • Principal

    2016 - 2018

    - Oversaw fund and asset manager structuring with Brazilian regulators, ensuring full compliance for this global PE manager specialized in sustainable investing. - Established Earth Capital’s subsidiary in Brazil and reported weekly to UK HQ. - Originated a pipeline of investment opportunities in Agriculture, Waste Management, and Clean Tech. - Deployed the “Earth Dividend” impact tool across companies, measuring 30 ESG indicators. - Supported capital-raising with institutional investors and DFIs.

Karisoke Consultoria

  • Consultoria

    2010 - 2015

    Business plan development and capital raising.

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GPS Investimentos

  • Associate

    2008 - 2010

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Merrill Lynch

  • Senior Analyst

    2005 - 2007

The Rand Group is a San Francisco-based wealth management team led by Managing Director Daniella Rand.

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IBENS

  • Manager Project

    2003 - 2005

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