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Hola Familia! We’re excited to empower local ecosystems and be the systems infrastructure for real change. Follow us on LinkedIn (VCFamilia + FounderFamilia + AngelFamilia) and Instagram. For WhatsApp, you can gain access here.

You’re part of 5,500+ subscribers & 26,000+ social media followers learning the latest on the Latine venture scene.

Who is running the Latino tech ecosystem in your city? 

It should be you.

LaFamilia is revamping City Chapters for 2026, and we are moving away from ad-hoc volunteering to a structured Steering Committee model. We need operators who are ready to build.

The Roles:
🌿 Chapter POC: You run the strategy and the budget. You are the CEO of your city.
🌿 Sponsorships / Partnerships: You secure the bag. (Yes, there is a commission model for funds raised).
🌿 Programming & Events: You execute high-quality, standardized events.
🌿 Community: You own the culture and the member experience.

Why apply?

• Autonomy: You manage your own "City Fund."

• Access: Direct line to top VCs and national partners.

• Impact: You aren't just attending events; you're creating the platform for others to succeed.

  If you are an operator, a connector, or a builder—we need you.
  Learn more and apply here by Feb 3rd: Link

 Digital Community: Staying Connected Wherever You Are

Our WhatsApp channels are the heartbeat of our network, with 19 active channels and 12 dedicated admins keeping conversations flowing. Whether you're fundraising in Austin, expanding to Miami, or exploring opportunities in Boston, these channels help you tap into local communities and get real-time insights from founders and investors who've been there. If you are traveling for fundraising, use our WhatsApp to find familia wherever you are.

For deeper engagement, our Slack community is exclusively for LaFamilia members (apply here). This year we are dedicating ourselves to firing these channels up- meaning deal flow, resources to scale, more perks, investor intros, co-founder searches, tactical advice.

VCFamilia LP Firechat Series: Valeria Wetzel (IFC)

The IFC holds a unique position in the venture ecosystem, balancing a double mandate that requires high-growth financial attractiveness alongside strong development impact. As both an active LP and a direct investor across Latin America, Valeria brings a wealth of perspective on enterprise software, health tech, climate, and edtech.

This is a particularly valuable opportunity for investors and fund managers based in Latin America to understand the strategic priorities of a major regional stakeholder and how to align with their dual mandate of returns and impact.

Date: Tuesday, February 24th, at 12PM PT / 3PM ET
Format: Virtual, Intimate, and Confidential (Chatham House Rule)
Our goal is to foster meaningful relationship-building and practical knowledge-sharing between established LPs and emerging managers.
How to Attend: Applications are open exclusively to members of the VCFamilia. To apply, please visit the private channel channel in our Slack for the registration link.
If you are a GP but not yet in our community, please apply here.

Community Partner Events

Unlock Tech Resources with La Biblioteca

At LaFamilia, we are committed to bringing you access to education, community and capital. We’ve launched La Biblioteca, a curated digital hub designed to equip entrepreneurs and fund managers with the tools they need to scale. Currently focused on NYC and LA, the platform offers "Volumes" of resources, including a directory of accelerators, VC firms, and growth-stage tools. La Biblioteca is your starting point for building a stronger, more connected ecosystem. Access it here.

Good Reads

The Rise of the Expert Influencer by Mufaro: examines how influence is shifting from aesthetics to expertise and intellectual content (thanks @besidone!). "We are seeing the rise of the expert influencer: the woman who knows something. Who teaches. Who distils. Who offers ideas, not just images. Influence, once rooted in access, is now being redefined by insight. And the most powerful new voices aren't just beautiful or wealthy or stylish they're intellectually charismatic. They've built followings not on lifestyle, but on language. The pivot is subtle, but it's real."

The Startup Graveyard: fascinating database cataloging failed startup ventures. Survivorship bias skews our perspective, so it's valuable to remember that failure is not only common but often admirable. We always find incredible insights from studying other companies' journeys, and this is an amazing resource for that.

$50k Value Grants

Village Capital US Women in Tech 2026 Accelerator is designed to empower 10-12 women-led, impact-creating, tech-enabled startups to scale their solutions, create jobs, and drive economic mobility nationwide. Two startups will be selected by their peers to receive $25K in grant capital to further scale their solutions. Applications due 1/30

Culture Shifting Boston Pitch Event - Emmeline Ventures is giving out $25k to one entrepreneur! Learn more.

Open Positions in VC and Startups 💼

Analyst, City Light Capital, NYC

Analyst, SVC (Space VC), Remote

Analyst, Griffin, Santa Monica, CA

Analyst / Senior Analyst / Associate / Senior Associate, Struck Capital, Los Angeles, CA

Investor, First Round Capital, SF / NYC

Associate, “Top early-stage venture capital firm” - Alexander Chapman, SF

Chief of Staff Maveron, NYC / SF

Investor, Motley Fool Ventures, Remote

Venture Associate, Alumni Ventures, Bay Area

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