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LaFamilia Newsletter
02 May • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes
Hola VCFamilia!
Join us in celebrating an extremely important occasion—happy beginning of AAPI Month! 🎉
Also, dive into the pulse of innovation as Miami Tech Month takes center stage! Throughout this month, the LaFamilia team hosted some really exciting events in Miami’s vibrant tech scene. Keep reading to find out more about our panels and adventures!
What to expect:
💢 Major Updates: LaFamilia Interns
🤑 The Capital Corner: AAPI Month & VCF Member Wins
📅 Programming: Miami Tech Month Recap & GV Webinar
💁♂️💁♀️ Investor Community Spotlight
👩🏾💻 10 VC Roles
🔊Call to action: Follow LFF
💢Major Updates
🌟LaFamilia is Growing🌟
Join us in welcoming two incredible superstars joining la familia as interns!
Matthew Yekell is a junior at Stanford who is joining us as a Community Intern! He is interning over the summer at Vista Equity Partners and is looking to build our community efforts. Ecuador stand up!
Lucia Kazah is a freshman at Stanford, joining us as a Marketing Intern! She's previously worked at other tech startups and hedge funds, and is eager to make a difference. Hailing from Argentina!
🤑The Capital Corner
Happy AAPI Month!
Celebrate AAPI Month with our sister organization Gold House as we reflect on a momentous occasion – ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell alongside 200 CEOs, top funders, creative leaders, and community icons. Congratulations to everyone at Gold House for such an amazing celebration!
Norwest Venture Partners Closes 17th Fund at $3B!
Norwest Venture Partners has officially closed its seventeenth fund, amassing a hefty $3 billion! This milestone underscores the firm's enduring status as a powerhouse in the venture capital arena. Having evolved into a multi-stage, multi-sector leader since its foundation in 1961 and a significant merger with Wells Fargo in 1998, Norwest continues to leverage its broad industry reach and strategic partnership with Wells Fargo. This latest fund promises to further their impact across various sectors, solidifying their position at the forefront of venture capital innovation. Congratulations to VCFamilia member and Norwest Venture Partners VP, Jordan Leites!
PsyMed Ventures Invests in Remepy
PsyMed Ventures, a mental health and community-focused fund co-founded by VCFamilia member Matias Serebrinsky, has just announced its investment in Remepy. Their innovative approach to digital interventions, particularly the development of 'digital pills,' marks a significant leap in optimizing drug performance for better outcomes. With a keen focus on brain connectivity, immune system biomarkers, and behavioral changes, Remepy embodies the next frontier in digital therapeutics. Congratulations to Matias and the PsyMed team!
Keep Company’s Seed Announcement
Keep Company, co-founded in 2022 by VCFamilia member Claudia Naim-Burt, is an employer-provided benefit designed to combat burnout and retain top talent. We're thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion as Keep Company’s Seed Announcement goes live, marking a significant milestone in their journey. With this latest funding round, totaling an impressive $2.2M, they are poised to make waves in the tech world and beyond. Cheers to you, Claudia and Keep Company! 🚀✨
Maria Jose from Progeny Coffee Named 40 Under 40 Most Influential Leader
Maria Jose Palacio, CEO of Progeny Coffee and VCFamilia member, has just been recognized among the 40 under 40 most innovative and influential leaders by the San Francisco Business Times! Progeny Coffee is on a mission to revolutionize the coffee industry by uplifting farmers and their communities. Through sustainable practices and direct partnerships, they source high-quality beans while ensuring fair compensation for growers. Here's to continued success, Maria Jose, as you lead with purpose and continue to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Cheers to you and the incredible journey ahead! 🌟🎉
📅Programming
📽Eventos Recap: Miami Tech Month
Empowering Women in Miami’s Tech Ecosystem Panel
This collaborative initiative, co-hosted by LaFamilia Foundation and Mana Tech, was a beacon of inspiration and empowerment. Under the guidance of moderator Andrea Zapata, the Fireside Chat featured the dynamic insights of Valentina Terranova and Ariana Pareja 💜. Together, they shared their personal journeys, unveiling strategies to foster inclusivity and empower women in Miami's bustling tech scene.
A huge thank you to our speakers, moderator, and everyone who joined us for this empowering dialogue. Let's continue to uplift and support one another as we pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future in tech!
We had an unforgettable experience at our recent event with our partners at Cooley! Passengers boarded a yacht to cruise along Miami's picturesque waters. The event boasted a diverse attendance, creating an ideal environment for fostering meaningful connections and relationship building. To top it off, the beautiful weather gifted attendees with the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Alexander Knight and Laura Medina from Cooley for their exceptional hosting, ensuring that every moment was filled with warmth, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Here's to many more collaborative ventures ahead! 🚢🌊
From LATAM to the U.S. Panel
On April 24th, we wrapped up the grand finale of FoundersHouse 2024 with a bang! 🏡 It was an honor to have been part of the "From LatAm to the U.S." Panel & Happy Hour alongside Co-Founder and CEO of Lazo, Juan Manuel Barrero, and Randy Bullard & Fredo Silva, partners at Morrison Foerster 🎉.
The panel delved into captivating discussions on key topics shaping the landscape of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Introduced by Andrea Zapata, our Head of Programming at LaFamilia Foundation, the panel explored the best practices for attracting U.S. investors to non-U.S. companies, current industry and deal term trends in the U.S. venture fundraising environment, and much more! Thank you to our partners, Lazo and Morrison Foerster, for making this awesome event possible!
🎟Upcoming Eventos
Break Down a Deal with Me Series: Midi Health brought by Google Ventures
Join VCFamilia for the first session in the Break Down a Deal with Me Series brought by Google Ventures.
Candice Morgan- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Google Ventures, will be walking participants through how the firm ended up investing in Midi Health- from sourcing the deal to investing in its founders. This session will highlight Google Ventures diligence process and shine a light on the thought process behind the investment from the investor's point of view. |  |
About Candice Morgan and Midi Health.
When: May 15th, 4pm ET
Location: Virtual, link provided upon approval
📣 Spread the Word
Venture Forward’s Emerging Manager Program (06/25)
Exciting news! Venture Forward will be hosting their Emerging Manager Program at the SVB Experience Center on June 25th, and applications are now open!
Venture Forward's renowned LP Office Hours (LPOH) program has evolved into Emerging Manager Office Hours (EMOH), offering a full-day event designed to empower emerging VC fund managers from underrepresented backgrounds. Taking place in San Francisco from 10am to 5pm PT, EMOH features curated 1:1 and small group conversations with experienced GPs and LPs, fostering invaluable mentorship and insights for emerging managers.
The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, May 3rd. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your venture capital journey!
VC Unleashed Upcoming Workshop & Conference
Term Sheet Workshop: Dive into the intricacies of venture capital with the VC Unleashed Alumni community on Friday, May 3rd. This virtual workshop will include dissecting key definitions, structures, and components of a term sheet.
Shift VC Conference: Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Shift VC Conference on June 14th in San Francisco! 🚀 This transformative event will bring together over 200 investors, founders, fund managers, and talented individuals of color from across the US. The goal will be to champion diversity in the venture capital industry while fostering learning, growth, and connections. Don't miss your chance to be part of this impactful gathering.
Techstars Miami Application Cheat Sheet!
Exciting news for aspiring entrepreneurs! The ultimate cheat sheet for hacking your Techstars Miami application for fall 2024 is here! Get ahead of the game by accessing the latest tips and insights to optimize your application process. With the application deadline on May 22nd, now's the perfect time to fine-tune your strategy and maximize your chances of success!
💁♂️💁♀️Investor Community Spotlight
Are you in a fund that’s raising? Do you want to nominate someone? Do you want yourself to be featured? Do you have a big announcement you want to share? You’ve come to the right place. This section of the newsletter is especially for elevating and celebrating our community🎉.
Nominate someone below!
👩🏾💻10 VC Roles
US Investment Associate, Flourish Ventures (Washington, DC)
Marketing Associate, Next Legacy Partners (Bay Area)
Associate, Prelude Ventures
Investment Analyst, Willow Growth Partners
Generalist Investment Associate, San Francisco
Associate and Analyst, Fin Capital
Fellow, Pygma Accelerator
Senior Associate, Commerce Ventures
Analyst, Mercury Fund (Houston)
Job Opportunities, Symbolic Capital Companies
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