Michael Da Gama Pinto

Michael Da Gama Pinto is an experienced professional in the health, beauty and wellness industries. Michael is currently a Founding Partner at Era VC, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to this, they were a Director at Benjamin Duncan Group from 2017 to 2021, CEO and Founder of The Foundry from 2017 to 2021, Director at WelleCo from 2018 to 2021, Director at Hunter Lab from 2018 to 2021, Advisory Board Member at Adore Beauty from 2018 to 2021, and on Sabbatical from 2016 to 2017. Michael was Chief Financial Officer at Swisse Wellness from 2013 to 2016, and held the roles of Director of Investments and Senior Associate at Harbert Australia Private Equity from 2009 to 2012. In 2012, they were also a Non-Executive Director at FastTrack.

Michael Da Gama Pinto completed postgraduate study at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2001 to 2003, obtaining a degree in Accountancy. Michael then earned a Bachelor of Business in Accountancy from RMIT University between 1998 and 2001. Michael attended The Peninsula School prior to their university studies.