Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza is the Co‑Founder and Managing Partner of Nido Ventures, a venture fund backing pre‑seed and seed‑stage B2B technology companies modernizing the foundational industries that power the US/Mexico corridor. An engineer by training and an operator by practice, she previously led logistics and semiconductor procurement programs at Tesla and Apple overseeing more than $800M in spend. Beyond capital, Maria is expanding Nido into a broader platform that helps founders and industrial partners identify critical needs, validate solutions, and scale adoption across the US/Mexico corridor. 

Maria holds a B.S. in Management Science & Engineering and an MBA from Stanford University. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a member of the Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle. Born in Mexico City and based in Los Angeles, she is a trusted bridge between US capital/technology ecosystems and Latin American operating depth.

Investor Profile

Based In: Los Angeles, USA

Investor Type: VC Firm

Preferred Sector(s): B2B Tech for Traditional Industries

Preferred Stage(s): Pre-Seed, Seed

Preferred Geo(s): Mexico and USA

Website: https://www.desdeelnido.com/portfolio

LAVCA Honors

Top Women Investors in Latin America 2023, 2024, 2025