We are elated to share details of a new partnership with the Latino Business Action Network, which will change access and upward mobility of Latinx founders -- make sure to read on for details.

In this issue, the fall season continues, with a few new opportunities to meet up with your greater familia in person. Read on to learn more about that as well as a wrap up on our biggest Hispanic Heritage Month yet.

📣 Partnership with LBAN

VCFamilia and Founder Familia are partnering with the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) to build a more equitable startup ecosystem for Latine founders and funders. This monumental partnership will allow all organizations to use their combined expertise to superpower Latine founders and elevate Latine investors.

Check out the details in the press release here.

Meet the Familia at AfroTech

Will you be in Austin for AfroTech? We have a few opportunities to meet with your Familia during the event.

VCFamilia and Founder Familia will be hosting a coffee meet up on Tuesday, November 15, at 8 AM at Revival Coffee. Meet us at this Latina owned spot and get your morning boost or a sweet treat. Make sure to check out details and RSVP here.

Our founding sponsor, SVB, will also have several events that our familia is invited to attend:

Monday 11/14, from 10:00 – 11:00am, Chamillionaire: From Rapper to Investor | Presented by Silicon Valley Bank.

• In this panel, moderated by SVB’s Head of Access to Innovation, Tosh Ernest, Chamillionaire shares his journey from rap star to successful founder and investor.

• Stage/viewing details can be found on the AfroTech schedule page here.

Tuesday 11/15, from 6:00-8:00pm, SVB client Lauren Washington will host a SCOUT-funded Black Founder & Friends Happy Hour. Details and RSVP info here.

Familia Co-Working Days

Meet VC and Founder Familia in your city through co-working days. These informal work days have been held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Miami, where our familia was able to support one another through introductions or thinking through challenges.

We are excited to announce co-working day in Austin, tomorrow, Nov 2nd from 10 am - 4 PM and Miami, Friday, 10 am - 4 PM. Make sure to reserve your spot today.

Stay tuned for more co-working days coming to a city near you.

Interested in hosting? Send us a note at [email protected].

Hispanic Heritage Month Wrap

Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 was one to remember. We gathered in person across the US and Mexico, had two inspiring keynotes, and had an incredible $50k pitch competition. Check out our wrap-up article on what we did, who we met, and most importantly, what we learned over the course of the month.

LINK TO ARTICLE HERE

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