Philippe Teixeira da Mota

Philippe Teixeira da Mota is a highly experienced fintech investor and entrepreneur, having co-founded Shapers, a €75M fund dedicated to early-stage European fintech startups. His investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional talent and supporting companies in 'directionally correct' industries, with a focus on wealth management, payments, Regtech, crypto, and stablecoins. sifted+1

His entrepreneurial journey includes being the first employee at Hedosophia, where he spent nearly a decade and evolved into a Partner, gaining extensive experience in venture capital before seeking a more focused, nimble investment environment at Shapers. He also co-founded Citadin Shoes. sifted+2

Philippe started his career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, focusing on Internet/TMT in San Francisco and London. This early exposure to technology companies fueled his fascination with how technology reshapes the world, leading him to dedicate his career to empowering fintech entrepreneurs. shilling+1