Lauren Michelle P.

SomosVC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on unlocking opportunities for Latino/a VC investors, developing a community that leaves a lasting impact on the ecosystem. Our mission is simple: to accelerate and elevate the presence of Latinos/as in venture capital. We believe that when venture investors are empowered to show up as their authentic selves, the flow of capital from limited partners to venture capitalists and ultimately to startup founders becomes more diversified, impactful, and representative of U.S. demographics.

We are successful enterprise software experts. MGV invests in enterprise software startups at the earliest stages where the most lucrative opportunities exist. We identify exceptional talent and take an active role in their growth. We teach, train and mentor our founders on how to grow their sales operations into scalable go-to-market teams.

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SomosVC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on unlocking opportunities for Latino/a VC investors, developing a community that leaves a lasting impact on the ecosystem. Our mission is simple: to accelerate and elevate the presence of Latinos/as in venture capital. We believe that when venture investors are empowered to show up as their authentic selves, the flow of capital from limited partners to venture capitalists and ultimately to startup founders becomes more diversified, impactful, and representative of U.S. demographics.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

We are successful enterprise software experts. MGV invests in enterprise software startups at the earliest stages where the most lucrative opportunities exist. We identify exceptional talent and take an active role in their growth. We teach, train and mentor our founders on how to grow their sales operations into scalable go-to-market teams.

500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.