Phillip Sarofim

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Phillip Sarofim
Born (1986-04-29) April 29, 1986 (age 38)
Texas, United States
NationalityAmerican
Education Rice University
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forFounder & CEO Trousdale Ventures, Chairman Meyers Manx
Children2
Parent(s) Fayez Sarofim
Linda Hicks
Relatives Christopher Sarofim (brother)
Website Official website

Phillip Sarofim (born April 29, 1986) is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive and Chairman of Board of Meyers Manx. [1] Sarofim married Lori Krohn in 2014. He was also in a relationship with singer Avril Lavigne from 2018 to 2019. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] He is also a car collector. His collection includes the vehicles like Lancia Stratos Zero, [7] Aston Martin Bulldog, [8] [9] Isdera Commendatore 112i, a Ruf CTR, and an assortment of Meyers Manx dune buggies. [10] In 2023, he restored car posted over 205mph on a Scottish airfield. [11]

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Early life

Phillip Sarofim was born on April 29, 1986, in Texas, United States. He is the son of Fayez Sarofim, an Egyptian-American billionaire and co-owner of the NFL's Houston Texans, and Linda Hicks Sarofim Lowe. [12] [13] He grew up in Houston, Texas, and Hawaii. He attended Rice University.

Career

Sarofim is the founder and CEO of venture capital firm Trousdale Ventures. The company's portfolio includes Meyers Manx, [10] Lemon Perfect, [14] Super Coffee, and CesiumAstro. [1] [15] [16] He was one of the 2023 Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize judges. [17]

Awards

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