Eduardo Saverin
Born 1982 · Age 43
Brazilian-born entrepreneur, angel investor and philanthropist; co‑founder of Facebook and co‑founder & Co‑CEO of venture capital firm B Capital. Renounced U.S. citizenship in 2011 and is based in Singapore.
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Born in São Paulo, Brazil
Eduardo Luiz Saverin was born in São Paulo to a wealthy Jewish‑Brazilian family.
Family immigrates to the United States (Miami, Florida)
Saverin's family relocated from Brazil to the U.S., settling in Miami, Florida.
Naturalized U.S. citizen
Saverin became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
Made ~$300,000 trading oil futures as an undergraduate
While at Harvard, Saverin used meteorology interest to predict hurricane patterns and made about $300,000 investing in oil futures.
Additional capital invested in Facebook ($18,000)
Shortly after the initial seed, Saverin agreed to invest an additional $18,000 into the operation of Facebook.
Co‑founded Facebook (site launch)
Met Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard and co‑founded Facebook; served as chief financial officer and business manager in the company's early period.
Initial personal seed investment in Facebook ($1,000)
As co‑founder, Saverin invested $1,000 of his own money into Facebook in its initial launch phase.
Dilution/dispute begins at Facebook
Tensions escalated between Saverin and other founders over company direction, funding and corporate formalities; corporate restructuring led to dilution disputes.
Signed stock‑purchase agreement (SPA) with Facebook (October 2005)
Saverin signed a stock‑purchase agreement in October 2005 that later became the subject of legal dispute with Facebook.
Graduated Harvard University, magna cum laude (BA Economics)
Saverin graduated magna cum laude from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in economics; member of Alpha Epsilon Pi and president of the Harvard Investment Association during his time there.
Legal settlement with Facebook (suits settled out of court)
Facebook and Saverin settled their litigation out of court; terms undisclosed. Saverin's title as co‑founder was affirmed and he signed a non‑disclosure agreement.
Relocated to Singapore
Saverin emigrated to Singapore and began living and working from there.
Co‑founded Aporta (online charity portal)
Saverin co‑founded Aporta, an online donations portal facilitating credit‑card giving to nonprofits (noted as founded in 2010).
Portrayed in film 'The Social Network'
A fictionalised version of Saverin was played by Andrew Garfield in the David Fincher film 'The Social Network'.
Published op‑ed reflecting on The Social Network (CNBC)
Saverin published 'Facebook Co‑Founder Speaks Publicly: What I Learned From Watching "The Social Network"' expressing his views on the film.
Renounced U.S. citizenship
Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship in September 2011; public reports estimated this move avoided roughly US$700 million in capital gains taxes related to Facebook IPO gains.
Business Insider publishes Zuckerberg email about cutting Saverin
Business Insider obtained and released an internal email from Mark Zuckerberg describing steps taken to dilute Saverin's stake; generated significant media attention.
Qwiki acquired by Yahoo (investment exit / product shutdown later)
Qwiki, a company in which Saverin had invested, was acquired by Yahoo in July 2013; Yahoo subsequently shut down the product in November 2014.
Engaged to Elaine Andriejanssen
Saverin became engaged to Elaine Andriejanssen on March 27, 2014; she is an Indonesian national with family business ties.
Founded B Capital (co‑founder & Co‑CEO)
Saverin established B Capital, a venture capital firm focused on Southeast Asia, India, and global opportunities; serves as Co‑Founder & Co‑CEO.
Married Elaine Andriejanssen
Saverin and Elaine Andriejanssen were married on June 25, 2015; they have one child.
B Capital closes initial deals >$140M in Asia (incl. Ninja Van)
B Capital closed initial Asian deals totalling over $140 million, including an investment in Singapore logistics startup Ninja Van.
Investor sues Saverin over Jumio bankruptcy
Bloso Investments (BVI) alleged losses arising from Jumio's bankruptcy and sued parties including Saverin according to press reports in 2016.
Reported as Singapore's richest person (Forbes coverage)
Forbes coverage noted Saverin as among (or the) wealthiest residents in Singapore around this period; public net worth estimates began to place him among Singapore's top billionaires.
Investor profile: Jumio and other portfolio activity reported
Press outlets reported on Saverin‑backed companies like Jumio recovering and growing under new leadership; media tracked performance of his portfolio.
B Capital raises $406M in first close of new fund
Forbes reported that B Capital had a first close of $406 million for a new fund (filing reported in early 2019).
B Capital hires Sheila Patel from Goldman Sachs
B Capital appointed Sheila Patel as vice chairman as part of global expansion efforts.
Invested in Antler (early‑stage VC/accelerator)
Saverin invested in Antler, a startup generator and accelerator founded by Harvard classmate Magnus Grimeland.
B Capital participates in CredAvenue $137M round (unicorn milestone)
Sequoia‑backed fintech CredAvenue became a unicorn with a $137M round in which B Capital was a participant.
B Capital halts SPAC plans amid market volatility
B Capital publicly decided not to pursue previously discussed SPAC plans due to market volatility in early 2022.
B Capital raises $250M for early‑stage VC fund
Forbes reported B Capital raised $250 million from outside investors for its early stage venture capital fund in mid‑2022.
B Capital among investors in Insilico Medicine funding
Reports indicate Insilico Medicine raised funds (including a July round) with participation from B Capital and Saverin as an investor.
B Capital raises $750M for late‑stage fund
Forbes reported that B Capital Group raised $750 million to fund late‑stage startups.
Purchased two chalets in Courchevel for $95M
Saverin acquired two linked chalets in Courchevel, France, totalling over 3,000 sq m, for approximately US$95 million.
B Capital: global expansion — 8 locations, 100+ employees, >$7B AUM (public profile)
Corporate profiles state that under Saverin's leadership B Capital grew to 8 offices, 100+ employees and over $7 billion assets under management.
Net worth estimated at US$38.3 billion (June 2025)
Wikipedia and public wealth trackers estimate Eduardo Saverin's net worth at approximately US$38.3 billion, making him the wealthiest Brazilian and richest person in Singapore as of June 2025.
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