Stephanie Ng

Stephanie Shao Ni Ng is a finance professional with a diverse background in private equity, venture capital, and strategic consulting. While she previously worked as a Vice President at Península Participações, she has since transitioned to a new role.1

Currently, Stephanie serves as the Director of Investments for Latin America at Qualcomm Ventures, based in Sao Paulo.12 She joined Qualcomm Ventures in 2022, driven by her desire to focus on venture capital and work for a leading technology company with a prominent global venture capital arm.1

Background and Career Path

Early Life and Education: Stephanie was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to a family of Chinese immigrants. This multicultural upbringing instilled in her the values of family, community, and the importance of education.1

Professional Journey:

1. After graduating from engineering school in Brazil, Stephanie spent three years in France studying and working as an intern at L'Oréal.1
2. She then worked for a strategic consulting firm for three years before it was acquired by Deloitte.1
3. Stephanie spent eight years at Península Participações, a Brazilian family office, where she gained exposure to various businesses, mainly in the retail, health, and education sectors.1
4. In 2022, she joined Qualcomm Ventures, where she currently focuses on investments in Latin America across various domains.12

Current Role and Responsibilities

As the Director of Investments for Latin America at Qualcomm Ventures, Stephanie's responsibilities include:

1. Managing a portfolio of ten active companies in the region.1
2. Seeking new investment prospects aligned with Qualcomm Ventures' areas of expertise, including AI, auto, IoT, and enterprise & cloud.1
3. Evaluating the long-term impact of potential ventures, with a focus on solutions solving challenging local problems that have the potential to go global.1

Stephanie's experience as a new mother has influenced her approach to work and investment decisions, leading her to more consciously evaluate the long-term impact of potential ventures.1