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Eduardo Saverin

Eduardo Luiz Saverin is a Brazilian entrepreneur, angel investor, and philanthropist best known as a co-founder of Facebook.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Eduardo Saverin is a Brazilian entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Facebook. He is also a co-founder and co-CEO of venture capital firm B Capital, and has been based in Singapore since 2009.

Who is Eduardo Saverin?

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1982, Saverin moved to the United States as a teenager and studied economics at Harvard University. While at Harvard, he co-founded Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg and other classmates, contributing to the company’s early business development.

Business career after Facebook

After Facebook, Saverin became an angel investor and co-founded B Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies across sectors like enterprise software, fintech, and healthcare. He serves as co-CEO of the firm.

Residence and wealth

Saverin has lived in Singapore since 2009. He is widely reported as the wealthiest Brazilian and one of the world’s richest individuals, though exact wealth estimates vary by source.

In short

  • Co-founded Facebook at Harvard.
  • Co-founder and co-CEO of B Capital.
  • Based in Singapore since 2009.
  • Among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Canadian angle

Canadian readers may know Saverin as one of the early Facebook founders and as a major global technology investor through B Capital, which operates internationally and invests in startups in sectors relevant to Canadian tech markets.

Quick questions

Who is Eduardo Saverin?
He is a Brazilian entrepreneur and investor best known as a co-founder of Facebook and co-founder/co-CEO of B Capital.
Where was Eduardo Saverin born?
He was born in São Paulo, Brazil, on 19 March 1982.
Is Eduardo Saverin among the richest people in the world?
Yes, recent rankings place him among the world’s richest individuals.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Saverin
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, career as Facebook co-founder, B Capital role, Singapore base, wealth ranking
  2. EBSCO Research Starters — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/eduardo-saverin
    Supports: Early life, Harvard education, Facebook co-founding, Singapore residence, venture capital activity
  3. Bloomberg — https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/eduardo-l-saverin/
    Supports: Bloomberg billionaire profile and status as Facebook co-founder
  4. B Capital — https://b.capital/team/eduardo-saverin/
    Supports: Co-founder/co-CEO role, Harvard education, Singapore base, investment focus
  5. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/profile/eduardo-saverin/
    Supports: Wealth estimates and ranking among global billionaires