Valor Capital Group
About Valor Capital Group
Valor Capital Group was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, with offices in Silicon Valley, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Former US Ambassador Clifford Sobel and Scott Sobel, a member of the founding team of the telephony company Net2Phone, co-founded the firm. Michael Nicklas is a Managing Partner and Carlos Costa is also named as a key partner. The firm announced Dan Schulman as its newest Managing Partner, with no date given in the source. A third-party profile puts assets under management at about $2.2 billion across multiple funds. The firm is listed as a B Corp. Other firms also use the Valor name; this profile covers only the New York firm. Individual fund names and sizes were not found in public sources.
The firm describes two strategies, growth equity and venture capital. Its clearest AI deal in public sources is Higgsfield, which Caplight and CB Insights record in a 2026 Series B round, with Caplight listing Valor as a co-investor. Tracxn describes Higgsfield as an AI-powered video creation and editing platform. The firm also welcomed Akad Seguros, a digital insurer that uses automation and AI, in a LinkedIn post. Managing Partner Michael Nicklas spoke on an AI investing outlook panel at Brazil at Silicon Valley 2024, where the firm discussed how AI affects tech and investment. Public sources do not name who leads AI deals or describe a written AI thesis.
PitchBook says the firm invests at seed, early, later and growth stages in B2B, fintech, enterprise software and technology sectors in the United States and Brazil. Tracxn lists Series A and Seed among its stages. Caplight records Valor as lead on an Aviva Series A in July 2026. Check sizes are not public in the sources reviewed.
- Higgsfield: AI-powered video creation and editing platform; Series B in August 2026, with Valor listed as co-investor by Caplight
- Iterative Health: AI-based device for analysing endoscopic images of gastrointestinal disease; Series C, listed among the firm's investments by Tracxn
- Akad Seguros: digital insurance company that uses automation and AI; round and date not stated in the source
- linkedin.com/company/valorcapitalgroup
- pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/54855-64
- cbinsights.com/investor/valor-capital-group
- caplight.com/investor/valorcapitalgroup
- tracxn.com/d/venture-capital/valor-capital-group/**kkt9r3quKpnMheMxEjl
- startupintros.com/orgs/valor-capital-group
- bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/valor-capital-group
- crunchbase.com/organization/valor-capital
Investing activity
Valor Capital Group is listed on AI Lounge as a venture capital investor based in New York, New York, United States. The deals desk records Series A and later AI rounds and seeds over $10M, so smaller checks may not show here yet.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Valor Capital Group
Does Valor Capital Group invest in AI startups?
Yes, based on public records. Its clearest AI deal is Higgsfield, an AI video platform, in a 2026 Series B. Public sources do not describe a dedicated AI fund or AI-only strategy.
What stages does Valor Capital Group invest in?
Sources describe seed, early-stage, later-stage and growth-stage investments. Tracxn lists Series A and Seed among its stages, and Caplight records a Series A lead in 2026.
When was Valor Capital Group founded and where is it based?
The firm was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, with offices in Silicon Valley, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Co-founders include Clifford Sobel and Scott Sobel.
Who are the partners at Valor Capital Group?
Michael Nicklas is a Managing Partner and spoke on the firm's AI investing outlook. Dan Schulman was announced as the newest Managing Partner. Public sources do not say which partners lead AI investments.
What is the typical check size at Valor Capital Group?
Check sizes are not public in the sources reviewed. Founders should ask the firm directly before pitching.
Where is Valor Capital Group based?
Valor Capital Group is based in New York, New York, United States.
How can founders reach Valor Capital Group?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Valor Capital Group's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Valor Capital Group to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.