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What you get by Joining our Familia

Exclusive events

Priority access to events that consistently sell out (150+ person waitlists)

Private Slack channel

Slack channels where members share live deal flow and job opportunities

Local City Chapters

City chapters with local events in your market (or help us start one)

Special Programs

Curated programming like our Google Ventures Fellowship and Alzar grants

La Biblioteca Directory

La Biblioteca directory of vetted, cultura-conscious service providers

Our impact by the numbers

523+

Latine founders worldwide

$825M+

Collective economic impact

100k+

Slack messages exchanged

72%

Generate revenue

19+

Latine countries represented

Flagship programs accelerating latine founders globally

Our signature programs address the unique challenges Latine investors face at every career stage. From breaking into the industry to raising your own fund, VCFamilia provides the mentorship, capital access, and strategic connections needed to thrive in venture capital.

💪 Stronger Together Groups

Industry and stage-specific support groups of 5-6 founders meeting bi-weekly with expert facilitators. Because the founder journey doesn't have to be lonely.

📈 $1M–$5M Club (Pilot Program)

Dedicated resources and peer support for Latino-founded companies generating $1-$5 million in annual revenue. Navigate the complexity of scaling with founders who get it.

💰 Capital Matching Tool

Connect with Latine investors and funds who understand your vision. Access curated opportunities, warm introductions, and capital sources that see your potential.

Our early supporters

Bismark Lepe

Edrizio De La Cruz

Jeremy Liew

Lauren Kolodny

Tom Chavez

Miriam Rivera

Voices from FounderFamilia

"As someone who grew up on the U.S./Mexico border, I deeply admire LaFamilia Foundation's mission to improve the financial landscape for Latino entrepreneurs by providing support, resources, and opportunities. This noble undertaking deserves recognition. Their efforts align closely with our goals at FloatMe, a rapidly expanding fintech company that has helped millions of Americans save over $200M in overdraft fees. Recently, we secured $16M in a Series A funding round and participated in LaFamilia Foundation’s delegation to the White House for Hispanic Heritage Month. In Washington, D.C., I was able to share my vision to help millions achieve financial prosperity."

Joshua Sanchez
Co-Founder & CEO at FloatMe

Voices from FounderFamilia

"One of the most powerful parts of being in the FounderFamilia community is being surrounded by people who genuinely understand the entrepreneurial journey: some who’ve already walked the path, and others who are still on it. Entrepreneurship is a calling, and this comunidad is made up of the most authentic, driven, and generous people I’ve met."

Francisco Roig
CEO and Co-Founder of TuGerente

Voices from FounderFamilia

"Raising institutional capital is an enormous challenge for women- and minority-founded businesses like Pasito. Less than 2% of venture capital is allocated to Latinx startups, and less than 2% offounds support female-founded teams. In late 2021, Pasito received $25,000 in funding from the 2021 VCFamilia pitch competition, support that catalyzed our raise and helped us defy these statistics... Recently, we raised $3.25M in unding, enabling us to expand our platform and reach evn more employers and employees."

Pauline Roteta
Chief Executive Officer of Pasito

Voices from FounderFamilia

"As a fintech CEO with over 15 years of experience in the industry, I understand the unique challenges that Latino entrepreneurs face in accessing financial services and building successful businesses. This is why I am deeply impressed by LaFamilia Foundation's mission and the impact they have had on the Latino community. Their dedication to providing access to capital, mentorship, and other resources is truly making a difference for Latino founders and helping to close the gap in entrepreneurship."

Piero del Risco
CEO and Founder of Pana (YC S22)

Voices from FounderFamilia

"LaFamilia has a network unlike any other! Besides connections who are always helping to connect you, they also gave Rif Care a grant in 2024 that helped us get to the next level. Winning the ¡Dale! pitch competition helped us securely hire two new employees, and update our website, which helped us grow our business this year!"

Val Emanuel
Rif Care - 2024 ¡Dale! Pitch Competition Winner

Familia Stories

Featured member interviews and spotlights showcasing the journeys of Latino entrepreneurs, VCs, and angels in our community across LinkedIn and Medium platforms

IMPACT STATS

We are driving measurable change in venture capital

72%

Revenue traction

72% of startups generate revenue, with 36% surpassing $1M annually (vs. <10% industry-wide).

$825M+

Collective economic impact

Members who raised $1M+ have collectively surpassed $825M, fueling jobs and innovation.

30%

Female founder representation

Nearly 30% of members are women founders (vs. 13% industry average).

19

Global reach

FounderFamilia spans 19 Latine countries, with 16% of startups based outside the U.S.

$200M+

Fundraising pipeline

40% of startups are actively fundraising or planning to, targeting $200M+.

See the impact shaping our community

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Browse our frequently asked questions

What types of support can members expect from FounderFamilia?

FounderFamilia provides comprehensive support including pitch competitions with cash prizes, founder/VC networking events, "Stronger Together" scaling groups for growth-stage founders, coworking days, access to our active Slack community (100k+ messages), and curated opportunities from funding sources to accelerator programs. We also facilitate warm introductions to top VCs and accelerators like Y Combinator and Techstars.

Are there any membership fees associated with FounderFamilia?

No, FounderFamilia is completely free to join. All our programming, events, and community access are provided at no cost to our founder members.

Who is eligible to join FounderFamilia?

FounderFamilia is designed for VC-backed Latine founders who have a track record of success. We make exceptions for bootstrapped founders with revenue greater than 250k. We welcome founders at various stages - from those who have raised initial funding to those generating significant revenue. Our community spans 19 Latine countries and includes founders across key sectors like fintech, AI/data analytics, healthcare, and education.

Everything happens thanks to our amazing team members

Adrian J. (AJ) DeLeón

Steering Committee Lead

AJ DeLeón is the Co-Founder and CEO of Innovare, a mission-driven technology company equipping education leaders with the data tools they need to drive equitable student and community outcomes. A former Chicago Public Schools strategist and Gates Foundation consultant, AJ has dedicated his career to transforming systems through data, strategy, and community leadership. He is a proud Surge Fellow and champion for diverse talent in tech and education, leading Innovare with a vision for inclusive impact across philanthropy, social enterprise, and K-12 innovation.

Yulkendy Valdez

Steering Committee Member

Yulkendy Valdez is a social entrepreneur and ecosystem builder dedicated to advancing equity in tech and venture. Named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and TED Speaker, she began her career as co-founder of Forefront, supporting Fortune 500 companies in recruiting and retaining diverse talent. She later brought her expertise to Visible Hands and Google for Startups, where she built founder support programs for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Yulkendy is also the co-founder of Phenomenal Talent, a BIPOC-led agency connecting creators—speakers, artists, wellness leaders—with paid opportunities that align with their values. A Babson College alum and global facilitator, she is passionate about inclusive innovation, youth mental health, and shifting capital to historically excluded communities. At LaFamilia Foundation, Yulkendy contributes her deep experience in partnership building, founder advocacy, and storytelling to help shape a more just and joyful innovation economy.

Juan Manuel

Steering Committee Member

Juan Manuel Barrero is the Founder & CEO of Lazo, a SaaS platform helping startups manage legal, finance, and fundraising with ease. He has been recognized by Google, AWS, EY, and Endeavor, and is a Stanford GSB alum. Previously, he contributed regularly to Forbes México and La Nación, writing on venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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Cesar Chavez
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Thursday, September 11, 2025

San Francisco, California

2nd Annual VCFamilia Awards Reception

Celebrating courage and impact during Hispanic Heritage Month. Join 600+ Latine leaders reshaping venture capital.

Voices from VCFamilia

“ VCFamilia does an excellent job! I enjoy the Bay Area channel, but many of us travel frequently and often check to see who's in LA, New York, Miami, or wherever we might be visiting. It almost feels like a little phone book—you can recall someone and find out if they're still in the area. It's a great way to stay connected and keep up with what's happening; it's a very active group. “

Sergio Suarez
Clearlake Capital
The most rewarding experience being part of FounderFamilia is showing up somewhere and knowing you're not alone. Seeing the talent, power, ingenuity, and hunger in others like you is incredibly rewarding.
Sergio Suarez
Clearlake Capital

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Priority access to events that consistently sell out (150+ person waitlists)

Bill Gates

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