Phillip Sarofim
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| Phillip Sarofim | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 29, 1986 Texas, US |
| 🏫 Education | Rice University |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 👴 👵 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]
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
- The 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Grand Turismo Trophy for his 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Bertone Coupe[20]
- The 2024 Pebble Beach Lorin Tryon Trophy Concours d’Elegance for his significant contribution to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the car collector world[20]
- The 2023 Best In Show at The ICE St Moritz for his 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Bertone Coupe[21]
- The 2022 Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este trophy for his Aston Martin Bulldog[22]
References
- ↑ Cruikshank, Dave (2024-09-06). "Meyers Manx 2.0 EV Prototype Debuts At 2024 Goodwood Revival". Electrified. Archived from the original on 2025-04-05. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "CesiumAstro Secures $65M in Oversubscribed Funding Round – Company Announcement - FT.com". markets.ft.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "An Oil Scion Is Giving a '60s-Era Dune Buggy a New Lease on Life". Bloomberg.com. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ "Meyers Manx 2.0 EV will cost $74,000, pack 202 hp". Motor Authority. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Jewett, Rachel (2024-06-20). "CesiumAstro Raises $65M in Series B+ Funding". Via Satellite. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ Kart, Jeff. "Winners Of The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Are All Using Seaweed". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ↑ Gray, Jerome (2024-10-20). "Phillip Sarofim Car Collection Unveiled". Urban Splatter. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ↑ Hayward, Matthew (2024-07-26). "Aston Martin Bulldog set to appear at Pebble Beach". Octane Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ↑ "An Italian Concept Car That Broke All Tradition". www.wsj.com. February 18, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ↑ "Aston Martin Bulldog restored in Bridgnorth to return to US". www.bbc.com. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ↑ Hughes, Elliott (2023-06-07). "Aston Martin Bulldog breaks 200mph after 44-year wait". Magneto. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ "Is Avril Lavigne Dating a Billionaire Heir? Singer Spotted with Rumored New Boyfriend in L.A." Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ Ryan, Patrick. "Avril Lavigne has a new boyfriend but is still 'really close' with her ex-husbands". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Desantis, Rachel (2018-05-22). "Avril Lavigne is dating Phillip Sarofim, son of a Texas billionaire". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Special Award Winners". Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ↑ "These cars were almost too hot for the frozen lake at The ICE St Moritz". www.classicdriver.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ↑ 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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