Renata Aráuz-DeStefano

VCFamilia is the largest Latine community in venture capital in the world. VCF normalizes the Latine experience in venture and provides the network, resources, and guidance to grow and empower more diverse checkwriters and fund managers. Our mission is to create an open and inclusive environment for current and future Latine investors to thrive. VCFamilia brings Latine cultures into the venture community and increases representation in investment roles. We are part of LaFamilia Foundation.

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal works to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world. Pivotal includes Pivotal Philanthropies, Pivotal Initiatives Fund, and Pivotal Ventures. Learn more at Pivotal.com.

VCFamilia is the largest Latine community in venture capital in the world. VCF normalizes the Latine experience in venture and provides the network, resources, and guidance to grow and empower more diverse checkwriters and fund managers. Our mission is to create an open and inclusive environment for current and future Latine investors to thrive. VCFamilia brings Latine cultures into the venture community and increases representation in investment roles. We are part of LaFamilia Foundation.

The National Association of Investment Companies was founded in 1971. Our 175+ member firms collectively manage more than $447 billion in assets under management. NAIC is the largest trade association of diverse-owned alternative investment firms in the U.S. NAIC is focused on increasing the flow of capital to high-performing diverse-owned investment managers often underutilized by institutional investors by connecting managers to capital, developing skills and competencies, providing data and insights, and propelling careers. Our industry-leading programs and initiatives focus on strengthening the diverse-owned alternatives sector and positioning it for future success.

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal works to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world. Pivotal includes Pivotal Philanthropies, Pivotal Initiatives Fund, and Pivotal Ventures. Learn more at Pivotal.com.

True Moringa (Best of Indie Beauty Expo, Best of NY NOW, INNOCOS Blue Beauty Award Winner) makes regenerative skincare & wellness powered by superfood ingredients grown with love on our solar-powered, regenerative organic farm in Ghana. To date, True Moringa has planted over 10 million trees and serves over 5000 small farming families. Our fresh-from-the farm formulas are rooted in tradition and backed by science - made with potent, nutrient-dense ingredients manufactured in-house. Used for centuries in traditional remedies, moringa is a highly nutritive, feather-light oil that complements the skins natural sebum to support skin barrier health, restoring balance, glow, texture, and tone. We supply regenerative & organic certified botanical oils, herbs, and spices including moringa, chili pepper, hibiscus, ginger, and lemongrass direct from our farm to trusted brands around the world. We offer low MOQs, turnkey private label capabilities, and unparalleled traceability.

KawiSafi Ventures is a for-profit impact Fund which aims to catalyze an emerging high growth potential off-grid solar energy ecosystem in East Africa.