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Every two weeks, we connect you—alongside 2,800+ subscribers and 14,700+ social media followers—to the latest inside scoop on the Latine startup and venture capital scene. Discover funding opportunities and growth strategies for your innovative ideas, can't-miss events, and meet incredible people making waves in our ecosystem!

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👻 Spooktacular Successes 👻

• Shoutout to Infinity Ventures with Mario Ruiz (VCFamilia OG Member) on their incredible $184M Fund II close! 🎉 This fund brings together esteemed investors like Foundry Group, KKR, Vintage Investment Partners, and StepStone Group. Learn more here.

• Big congratulations to FounderFamilia member Santiago Bueno and the Latii team for closing a $5M seed round led by Leadout Capital and Act One Ventures! 🎉 Hop over to their LinkedIn post and send them some love here!

• Congratulations to Desiree Almodovar for launching the 2nd edition of the Peerless Pitch competition. One founder, $1 million on April 3, 2025, at Google’s NYC headquarters. Twenty applicants will compete in a virtual round, with five finalists pitching live. The winner receives funding from AlleyCorp via a SAFE note, plus mentorship, legal services, AWS credits, & a new network.

🧙‍♂️ Spellbinding News🧙‍♂️

Our hearts are bursting with pride! Valentina Agudelo and Salva Health made history at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 2024, taking home the grand prize! 🌟

A fellow Latina founder making waves in healthcare, Valentina is transforming access to medical care across Latin America. With Colombian roots and a powerful vision, she's not just building a company - she's creating a real impact for our communities.

This win is bigger than Salva Health - it's a milestone for all Latine founders breaking barriers in tech. Valentina, you're showing the world what we've always known: innovation knows no borders!

Head over to TechCrunch to read more about this incredible achievement and watch her winning pitch here.

What a Hispanic Heritage Month to Remember! 🎉

Can we take a moment to appreciate what our community created together? From the bright lights of New York to the vibrant energy of Mexico City, our gatherings were pure magic - and the numbers speak for themselves: 600+ incredible Latine souls came together to celebrate, connect, and dream bigger!

But what truly made it special? It was YOU - our founders, investors, and community champions showing up and lifting each other up. The stories shared, the connections made, and the dreams sparked... that's what LaFamilia is all about!

Feel the love! Every click tells a story of connection. Click through each celebration to find familiar faces and read the beautiful messages our community shared. (Austin - Bay Area -Boston - Chicago- Mexico City -New York) From founder to founder, investor to dreamer, mentor to rising star.

Plus, check out the highlights from our special celebrations, the VCF Awards, and Dale! 2024. Don’t forget to spread the love—like, comment, or share your own favorite memory from these gatherings!

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💰Graveyard of Golden Opportunities 🪦

Funding Opportunities

• Venture Forward Scholarships Now Open for VC University Cohort 18!

  Cohort 18 of VC University, the virtual certificate course created by Venture Forward, NVCA, and Berkeley Law Executive Education, begins February 2025! Venture Forward offers a limited number of full scholarships to aspiring and early-career VCs from underrepresented backgrounds. The scholarship covers course tuition, includes dedicated office hours, and access to a curated three-month mentorship program. Apply by Friday, November 1.
  

• NYC Founders, Apply for the $200K David Prize!

  The David Prize awards $200,000 each to five bold individuals whose ideas address New York City’s challenges and create positive, lasting change. This opportunity is open to NYC-based innovators from all sectors with a clear vision and the grit to bring it to life. Applications are due by November 11 at 6 PM ET.
  

• Aurora Tech Award - $30K Opportunity for Women Founders in Tech!

  The Aurora Tech Award offers $30,000 to a woman founder whose tech startup positively impacts the world. This award supports innovative women leading tech startups and provides funding to advance their journey. Applications are now open!

Events:

• The 18th Dimension Fest in Puerto Rico: Parallel 18 is hosting an exciting event that combines two major highlights: the Demo Day for the P18 Gen. 12 international startup cohort and the Alumni Venture Summit. It’s a unique opportunity to network and connect with key players from Puerto Rico and influential leaders from around the world.

• Endeavor Summit 2024: Endeavor Miami invites you to the Rubell Museum on December 10th for a one-day event. Hear from prominent speakers, including Linda Rottenberg (Endeavor), Shu Nyatta (Bicycle Capital), Maurice Ferré (Insightec), Sebastian Mejia (Rappi), Brynne McNulty Rojas (Habi), and Dave Salvant (SQUIRE).
  

• Nominate NYC Founders for the SEEN 50 Underrepresented Innovators. List! Tech:NYC and Visible Hands, in collaboration with the New York City EDC, are excited to announce the launch of the SEEN 50. This list celebrates 50 underrepresented founders in NYC who are leading innovative tech startups. The initiative aims to highlight diverse innovators and support their journeys toward becoming cornerstone companies in the NYC ecosystem. Nominate up to two startups that meet the criteria!

🔮 Oracle of Open Roles in VC & Startups 🦇

VC Openings

• Associate at RSE Ventures (NYC)

• Level Ventures is hiring an Associate / Principal (NYC/SF)

• HOF Capital is hiring a Venture Capital Investor (NYC)

• Bold Ventures is hiring a Director (Remote)

Startup Jobs

• Deep Science Ventures is hiring a Co-founder in Residence (Remote)

• Travoom is hiring a CFO and possible co-founder (Santa Monica)

• CoinTracker is hiring a COO & Co-founder (Remote)

• Stealth Startup is hiring a Co-Founder and CTO (Not Specified)

🔗 Useful Links

• VCF Public Directory

• FF Public Directory

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