Sebastian Ruales
Directeur Général chez Bia Energy SAS
Profil
Sebastian Ruales is the founder of Opera Ventures, which was founded in 2022, where he holds the title of Managing Partner.
He is also the founder of Bia Energy SAS.
Currently, Mr. Ruales holds the position of Advisor at Eight Enterprises LLC since 2022 and Venture Partner at Matterscale Ventures LLC since 2020.
Mr. Ruales has held several former positions, including Sales Manager at Quala SA from 2013 to 2014, Category Management Manager at Johnson & Johnson de Colombia SA from 2010 to 2012, Manager of Sales at L’Oréal Colombia SA from 2015 to 2016, and Founding Team Member at Rappi SAS from 2016 to 2022.
Mr. Ruales has a Master's in Business Administration from Universidad ICESI and A.B.
Freeman School of Business, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha.
He also has a Master's in Business Administration from ESCP Business School.
Postes actifs de Sebastian Ruales
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Bia Energy SAS
 Bia Energy SAS Electric UtilitiesUtilities Bia Energy SAS is an energy company based in Colombia. Bia Energy is a provider of electricity that replaces traditional suppliers and empowers users with technology, analytics, recommendations, and additional benefits for more efficient, responsible, and environmentally friendly consumption. The Colombian company helps customers achieve between 10-15% energy savings. Bia Energy SAS was founded by Guillermo Plaza, Leonardo Velásquez, and Sebastian Ruales. The CEO is Sebastian Ruales. | Directeur Général | - |
| Opera Ventures | Fondateur | 01/01/2022 |
Eight Enterprises LLC
 Eight Enterprises LLC Investment ManagersFinance Eight Enterprises LLC (8VC) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Joseph T. Lonsdale. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2022 |
Matterscale Ventures LLC
 Matterscale Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Matterscale Ventures LLC (Matterscale Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Antonio Luck. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2020 |
Anciens postes connus de Sebastian Ruales
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Rappi SAS
 Rappi SAS Department StoresRetail Trade Rappi SAS is an online grocery platform that operates in an undisclosed location. The Colombian company was founded in 2014 by Simon Borrero, Felipe Villamarin, Juan Pablo Ortega, Guillermo Plaza Roche, Andres Bilbao, and Sebastian Mejia. Simon Borrero has been the CEO since 2014. | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2022 |
L’Oréal Colombia SA
 L’Oréal Colombia SA Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Part of L'Oréal SA, L ’ Oréal Colombia SA is a Colombian company that manufactures and markets beauty and hair products. The company is based in Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia. | Sales & Marketing | 01/03/2016 |
Quala SA
 Quala SA Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Quala SA provides consumer goods. It offers drinks, desserts and gelatins, frozen soft drinks, foods, snacks, and personal care products. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. | Sales & Marketing | 01/06/2014 |
Johnson & Johnson de Colombia SA
 Johnson & Johnson de Colombia SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Kenvue, Inc., Johnson & Johnson de Colombia SA is a Colombian company that provides safe and comfortable options for every way of living. The company's mission is to take care of the world, one person at a time, by creating products that ensure health and well-being throughout life stages. The company's website is available under the "Terms of Use" agreement, which may be modified or added to by Johnson & Johnson de Colombia or any of its affiliated companies. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/03/2012 |
Formation de Sebastian Ruales
| A.B. Freeman School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
| Escp Business School | Masters Business Admin |
| Universidad ICESI | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Nebraska Omaha | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 8 |
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Bia Energy SAS
Bia Energy SAS Electric UtilitiesUtilities Bia Energy SAS is an energy company based in Colombia. Bia Energy is a provider of electricity that replaces traditional suppliers and empowers users with technology, analytics, recommendations, and additional benefits for more efficient, responsible, and environmentally friendly consumption. The Colombian company helps customers achieve between 10-15% energy savings. Bia Energy SAS was founded by Guillermo Plaza, Leonardo Velásquez, and Sebastian Ruales. The CEO is Sebastian Ruales. | Utilities |
| Opera Ventures | |
Eight Enterprises LLC
Eight Enterprises LLC Investment ManagersFinance Eight Enterprises LLC (8VC) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Joseph T. Lonsdale. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Matterscale Ventures LLC
Matterscale Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Matterscale Ventures LLC (Matterscale Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Antonio Luck. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
L’Oréal Colombia SA
L’Oréal Colombia SA Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Part of L'Oréal SA, L ’ Oréal Colombia SA is a Colombian company that manufactures and markets beauty and hair products. The company is based in Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Rappi SAS
Rappi SAS Department StoresRetail Trade Rappi SAS is an online grocery platform that operates in an undisclosed location. The Colombian company was founded in 2014 by Simon Borrero, Felipe Villamarin, Juan Pablo Ortega, Guillermo Plaza Roche, Andres Bilbao, and Sebastian Mejia. Simon Borrero has been the CEO since 2014. | Retail Trade |
Quala SA
Quala SA Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Quala SA provides consumer goods. It offers drinks, desserts and gelatins, frozen soft drinks, foods, snacks, and personal care products. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Johnson & Johnson de Colombia SA
Johnson & Johnson de Colombia SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Kenvue, Inc., Johnson & Johnson de Colombia SA is a Colombian company that provides safe and comfortable options for every way of living. The company's mission is to take care of the world, one person at a time, by creating products that ensure health and well-being throughout life stages. The company's website is available under the "Terms of Use" agreement, which may be modified or added to by Johnson & Johnson de Colombia or any of its affiliated companies. | Health Technology |