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Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza

Nido Ventures, Co-Founding Partner

Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Nido Ventures. As a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and with experience as an angel investor, her leadership has enabled Nido Ventures to secure support from notable investors like Jennifer Gates and achieve significant portfolio growth within the first two years of operation. Originating from Mexico City, she plays a significant role in the US and Latin American technology and the venture capital space. She has previously held key positions in logistics and semiconductor procurement at Tesla and Apple, managing over $800M USD.

Maria earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Engineering and an MBA, both from Stanford University.

Investor Profile

Based In: Los Angeles, California, US Mexico City, Mexico

Investor Type: VC Firm

Preferred Sector(s): B2B technology companies transforming foundational industries in the US/Mexico corridor

Preferred Stage(s): Pre-Seed

Preferred Geo(s): Mexico, US

Website: https://www.nido.ventures/portfolio

LAVCA Honors

Top Women Investors in Latin America 2023, 2024