Phillip Sarofim

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Phillip Sarofim
Born (1986-04-29) April 29, 1986 (age 39)
Texas, US
Education Rice University
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder & CEO Trousdale Ventures; Chairman Meyers Manx
Children2
Parent(s) Fayez Sarofim
Linda Hicks
Relatives Christopher Sarofim (brother)
Website Official website

Phillip Sarofim is an American businessman and venture capitalist. He is chairman of Meyers Manx [1] and CEO of Trousdale Ventures. [2]

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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. [3] [4] [5] He grew up in Houston, Texas, and Hawaii. He attended St. John's School and later Rice University.

Career

He is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of a venture capital firm Trousdale Ventures. The company's portfolio include Meyers Manx, [6] [7] Lemon Perfect, [8] Super Coffee, and CesiumAstro. [2] [9]

He has also produced films and documentaries. He was one of the 2023 Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize judges. [10]

Car collection

Sarofim is a car enthusiast and collector. [11] [12] His collection includes the Lancia Stratos Zero, [13] Aston Martin Bulldog, [14] [15] Porsche 911 Ruf CTR, and the Meyers Manx Buggy. [6]

Personal life

Sarofim married Lori Krohn in 2014. He was also in a relationship with singer Avril Lavigne from 2018 to 2019. [16] [17] [18] [19]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Cruikshank, Dave (2024-09-06). "Meyers Manx 2.0 EV Prototype Debuts At 2024 Goodwood Revival". Electrified. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  2. 1 2 "CesiumAstro Secures $65M in Oversubscribed Funding Round – Company Announcement - FT.com". markets.ft.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  3. ↑ Helman, Christopher. "Houston Billionaire Fayez Sarofim Dies At 93. 'The Sphinx' Made A Fortune Betting On America's Blue Chip Entrepreneurs". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  4. ↑ "Texas billionaire weds son's mother-in-law at lavish New Year's luau in Hawaii - CultureMap Dallas". houston.culturemap.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  5. ↑ Hodge, Shelby (2022-11-27). "Legacy of Late Houston Billionaire Spotlighted in Record $2.37 Million MFAH Grand Gala — Fayez Sarofim's Impact Continues". PaperCity Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  6. 1 2 "An Oil Scion Is Giving a '60s-Era Dune Buggy a New Lease on Life". Bloomberg.com. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  7. ↑ "Meyers Manx 2.0 EV will cost $74,000, pack 202 hp". Motor Authority. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  8. ↑ Ostertag, Elizabeth (2023-02-24). "Lemon Perfect, a Beyoncé-Backed Hydration Company, Raises Nearly $37 Million in Latest Funding Round". Athletech News. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  9. ↑ Jewett, Rachel (2024-06-20). "CesiumAstro Raises $65M in Series B+ Funding". Via Satellite. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  10. ↑ Kart, Jeff. "Winners Of The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Are All Using Seaweed". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  11. ↑ Gray, Jerome (2024-10-20). "Phillip Sarofim Car Collection Unveiled". Urban Splatter. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  12. ↑ Hayward, Matthew (2024-07-26). "Aston Martin Bulldog set to appear at Pebble Beach". Octane Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  13. ↑ "An Italian Concept Car That Broke All Tradition". www.wsj.com. February 18, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Aston Martin Bulldog restored in Bridgnorth to return to US". www.bbc.com. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  15. ↑ Hughes, Elliott (2023-06-07). "Aston Martin Bulldog breaks 200mph after 44-year wait". Magneto. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  16. ↑ "Is Avril Lavigne Dating a Billionaire Heir? Singer Spotted with Rumored New Boyfriend in L.A." Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  17. ↑ Ryan, Patrick. "Avril Lavigne has a new boyfriend but is still 'really close' with her ex-husbands". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  18. ↑ Kirkpatrick, Emily (2021-02-08). "Rapper Mod Sun Got Avril Lavigne's Name Tattooed on His Neck Following Dating Rumors". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  19. ↑ Desantis, Rachel (2018-05-22). "Avril Lavigne is dating Phillip Sarofim, son of a Texas billionaire". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  20. 1 2 "Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Special Award Winners". Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  21. ↑ "These cars were almost too hot for the frozen lake at The ICE St Moritz". www.classicdriver.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  22. ↑ Hughes, Elliott (2022-05-26). "Bugatti 57S wins fabulous 2022 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este". Magneto. Retrieved 2024-10-05.


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