Damaris is Partner at 500 Global, and leads the Investor Relations efforts for LatAm, where she actively participates in the fundraising and commercial strategy of 500 LatAm Funds.

With over 7 years at 500 Global, she has led fundraising for LatAm past funds. Her journey in the ecosystem began when she joined Boletia, where she learned the ins and outs of the startup world and she served in various roles before becoming part of the 500 LatAm team. Prior to that, she built her career in the media industry.
Within the VC industry, she has served on the board of Mujeres Invirtiendo, which she co-founded and as an ambassador and currently board member for WeInvest Latam as well as other advisor positions on initiatives focused on development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the world.

Investor Profile

Based In: Mexico City, Mexico

Board Positions: WeInvest, Kanat Wela, START Global

Investor Type: VC Firm

Preferred Sector(s): Agnostic

Preferred Stage(s): Pre-seed

Preferred Geo(s): Latin America

Website: https://latam.500.co/latam-companies

LAVCA Honors

Top Women Investors in Latin America 2024, 2025