Jeff Lazcano, Cfa

Actuary at MetLife

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 24 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2020
VC🌍 United States20+ investments
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Jul 2020
NanoVMs is the only production ready, fully managed unikernel platform in the industry today. NanoVMs was the first company to produce a Go unikernel, a .Net unikernel and the first company to offer a fully integrated unikernel platform. NanoVMS is the maintainer of the Nanos unikernel and the OPS unikernel orchestrator. Nanos can run any linux binary as a unikernel. NanoVMs offers managed services for both public and private cloud environments including AWS, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean and Vultr and its platform targets KVM, Xen, bare metal, and ESX. In addition to the industrys leading Unikernel Platform, NanoVMs offers training, service integration, custom development and other unikernel services.
Investor
Apr 2020
Mojo Vision is focused on developing and commercializing high-performance micro-LED display technology for consumer, enterprise, and government applications. The company combines breakthrough technology, leading display and semiconductor expertise, and an advanced 300mm manufacturing process to deliver on the promise of micro-LED displays. Mojo’s proprietary quantum-dot technology brings full color capability to its display platform and meets the superior performance demands for all form factors. Mojo Vision developed the world’s smallest, densest dynamic display for the first AR smart contact lens and is now applying this innovation and expertise to lead the disruption of the $160 billion display industry.
Angel Investor
Mar 2020
Our company mission is To Bring Nutrition To the Mainstream with organic, plant-based functional beverages with NO DUMB STUFF. Its Pure Genius!
Angel Investor
Feb 2020
Geoship designs and manufactures affordable, zero-carbon, climate-resilient homes and creates a platform for homebuyers to connect and collaborate in building regenerative communities. Driven by exponential climate technology, decentralization, and community-centered development, the company is leading a paradigm shift in housing. Inspired by visionary architect Buckminster Fuller, Geoship employs a "physics-first principles” approach to homebuilding, enabled by a breakthrough in ceramic material science. By optimizing geometry, materials, and manufacturing methods, our ceramic composite homes decrease housing costs by over 60%, reduce energy use by over 80%, and cut embodied CO2 by up to 96%. Additional benefits include healthy natural materials, extended lifespan, 99% less construction waste, and resilience against fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and mold. We believe geodesic homes will follow the same path as personal computers and electric vehicles - limited niche products that ultimately gain worldwide adoption. Our impact extends beyond affordable, zero-carbon, climate-resilient housing manufactured at incredibly high speed. Geoship builds villages that embody powerful urban design principles like permaculture and placemaking, facilitating collaborative innovation and supporting mission-aligned communities. This approach creates a multiplier effect toward a regenerative future - where human communities positively impact the natural world. Our north star is derived from Buckminster Fuller: "To make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological damage or disadvantage to anyone." Learn More: https://www.geoship.is/
Angel Investor
Jan 2020
Mojo Vision is focused on developing and commercializing high-performance micro-LED display technology for consumer, enterprise, and government applications. The company combines breakthrough technology, leading display and semiconductor expertise, and an advanced 300mm manufacturing process to deliver on the promise of micro-LED displays. Mojo’s proprietary quantum-dot technology brings full color capability to its display platform and meets the superior performance demands for all form factors. Mojo Vision developed the world’s smallest, densest dynamic display for the first AR smart contact lens and is now applying this innovation and expertise to lead the disruption of the $160 billion display industry.
Investor Accelerator
Jan 2020
Venture University is the worlds leading investor accelerator for individuals breaking into venture capital, private equity, and angel investing. VU has two investor accelerators: 1) The Venture Capital Investor Accelerator, 2) The Real Estate Private Equity & REIT Investor Accelerator. Both programs are triple certificate programs. Each Investor Acceelrator includes an Education Program (Masterclass, Advanced Modules, Deal Madness, Fireside Chats) and an Investment Apprenticeship Program where individuals build a gain high quality investment experience, build a track record by making VC/PE investments, and receive a profit sharing agreement to share in the financial upside. Individuals "learn by doing" by joining VU Venture Partners, a multi-stage global venture capital fund, investing in ~2-4 new portfolio companies per quarter, across Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Frontier Tech, Healthcare, and Proptech, and VU Capital Partners, a real estate private equity and growth equity fund. During the program individuals receive mentorship, career development, VC/PE industry networking, and learn from and work alongside top performing investment professionals who have invested $9B+ and have over 100+ yrs of investment experience across venture capital and real estate private equity. Venture University accepts <2% of the applications it receives, making it more competitive to get into than the top Ivy League schools and MBA programs. VUs mission is to curate and develop the top diverse talent for the VC/PE industry and to generate consistent and superior financial returns for investors.
Angel Investor
Dec 2019
LEAH Labs is building living therapies for pets and their people.
Angel Investor
Dec 2019
Robovet Corporation is designing revolutionary systems that employ compact MRI and magnetic robotic tools for the veterinary market. The team includes individuals who have build systems for the human and animal markets that have been used by millions of patients.
Angel Investor
Sep 2019
For almost a century, regulatory barriers made it difficult for individuals to invest in private markets, giving billion-dollar institutions preferred access. The result has been that most investors have been limited to public markets and excluded from private investments—ranging from real estate to venture capital. Technology is finally disrupting this status quo. Enter: Fundrise, America’s largest direct-to-consumer private markets manager. We built our technology platform to bridge the barrier. Software allows us to achieve the scale of institutions without the bureaucracy. Combining our technology and investment expertise, we are pioneering a new model to build you a better portfolio.
Investor
Aug 2019
For almost a century, regulatory barriers made it difficult for individuals to invest in private markets, giving billion-dollar institutions preferred access. The result has been that most investors have been limited to public markets and excluded from private investments—ranging from real estate to venture capital. Technology is finally disrupting this status quo. Enter: Fundrise, America’s largest direct-to-consumer private markets manager. We built our technology platform to bridge the barrier. Software allows us to achieve the scale of institutions without the bureaucracy. Combining our technology and investment expertise, we are pioneering a new model to build you a better portfolio.
Angel Investor
Jun 2019
Travelmate is the first true fully autonomous suitcase. It works seamlessly in crowds and doesn’t require any extra peripherals. Travelmate integrates with your smartphone to accomplish complex tasks that no other suitcase can do. It can move vertically or horizontally with ease. You can put more items or perhaps another suitcase on top of Travelmate when it is traveling autonomously in horizontal mode. Travelmate navigates large crowds and is able to recognize and avoid objects as needed.
Angel Investor
Apr 2019
We make and sell the single best version of all your essentials. At the best price possible. From the fairest means possible.
early stageRetail
Angel Investor
Feb 2019
Groundfloor is an award-winning fintech company transforming how individuals invest in real estate. Since 2013, we’ve made short-term, asset-backed real estate debt opportunities accessible to everyone- not just the wealthy or accredited investors. We were the first company qualified by the SEC to offer direct real estate debt investments to both accredited and non-accredited investors alike. With low minimums, our platform empowers individuals to diversify their portfolios through transparent, professionally underwritten opportunities designed to deliver consistent returns. Recognized for product innovation and growth, Groundfloor has been featured on the Forbes Fintech 50 and has been on the Inc. 5000 List for six consecutive years. We combine regulatory expertise, proprietary technology, and a proven track record to level the playing field in financial markets for everyday investors. Learn more: groundfloor.com
Angel Investor
Jan 2019
Palmia is much more than a refreshing, naturally lemon-infused beer. It is our 90 calorie love letter to good taste. Inspired by adventures on the coast of Spain, our dream was to bring a new choice to the light beer market, a lager that demonstrates superior flavor and offer a long-overdue-alternative to all the other watered-down big beer brands. Whether you find yourself relaxing at the beach or just spend time with friends after work, Palmia wants your time and your beer of the highest quality. Palmia is not just a summer brew. It’s a light beer made by people who understand that having a good time isn’t seasonal and, most importantly should never be bland. Palmia enters the market poised to take you in flip flops or high heels to the center of the party…because it’s all about attitude! Our commitment is not simply to provide our customers with a satisfying drinking experience, but a lifestyle. We believe in the endless summer and we’ve bottled it.
Angel Investor
Jun 2018
Border X Brewing elevates the common things in Mexican culture to a craft. Experience True Mexican Flavors in Craft Beer, Craft Food and Unique Local Entertainment.
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Jul 2020
Investor
Jul 2020
NanoVMs is the only production ready, fully managed unikernel platform in the industry today. NanoVMs was the first company to produce a Go unikernel, a .Net unikernel and the first company to offer a fully integrated unikernel platform. NanoVMS is the maintainer of the Nanos unikernel and the OPS unikernel orchestrator. Nanos can run any linux binary as a unikernel. NanoVMs offers managed services for both public and private cloud environments including AWS, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean and Vultr and its platform targets KVM, Xen, bare metal, and ESX. In addition to the industrys leading Unikernel Platform, NanoVMs offers training, service integration, custom development and other unikernel services.
Investor
Apr 2020
Mojo Vision is focused on developing and commercializing high-performance micro-LED display technology for consumer, enterprise, and government applications. The company combines breakthrough technology, leading display and semiconductor expertise, and an advanced 300mm manufacturing process to deliver on the promise of micro-LED displays. Mojo’s proprietary quantum-dot technology brings full color capability to its display platform and meets the superior performance demands for all form factors. Mojo Vision developed the world’s smallest, densest dynamic display for the first AR smart contact lens and is now applying this innovation and expertise to lead the disruption of the $160 billion display industry.
Angel Investor
Mar 2020
Our company mission is To Bring Nutrition To the Mainstream with organic, plant-based functional beverages with NO DUMB STUFF. Its Pure Genius!
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