We invest in ambitious founders in the US and Europe so they can build the next generation of extraordinary software companies. 

We know that capital alone is not enough to successfully build and scale a company. We not only invest capital but also leverage our team of operators to help our portfolio companies grow to 
unprecedented heights.

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TheVentureCity

An entrepreneur at heart with a solid financial background and a passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed. Graduated in Business Administration from ICADE and worked for +2 years as an investment banker in London and Madrid. Speaks Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese.

Fernando Dal Re Olleros

Eugenia Alvarez is the Campus Director at [TheVentureCity](/org/theventurecity). Eugenia was previously a Business Intelligence Junior Consultant at the [Business & Decision Group](/org/business-decision-group) from October 2017 to April 2018. Prior to that, they were with Predictvia as a Business Development Manager from July 2016 to August 2017. Eugenia started their professional career as a Marketing Manager at Inedit Barcelona from June 2015 to August 2015.

Eugenia Alvarez has a postgrado in marketing digital, redes sociales y conversión omnicanal from IED Madrid, a finanzas from CEF Centro de Estudios Financieros, a master's degree in business intelligence from CICE Escuela Profesional de Nuevas Tecnologías, a grado in publicidad y RRPP from University of Navarra, and a comunicación social from [Universidad Monteávila](/org/universidad-monteavila). Eugenia also has an English Advance certification from The Leys School Cambridge. In addition, they have certifications from Google in Google Analytics for Beginners and Advanced Google Analytics, from [Coursera](/org/coursera) in Finance for Non-Financial Professionals and Project Management: The Basics for Success, and from IBM in Big Data Foundations - Level 1. Finally, they are an alumni of [TheVentureCity](/org/theventurecity).

They work with Ana Olivan - Operations Director, Maria Dancausa - Executive Learner. Eugenia Alvarez reports to Santiago Canalejo, Chief Operations Officer.

Eugenia Alvarez

Carlos Montes is the current VP of Comms. & People at [TheVentureCity](/org/theventurecity). Prior to that, they were with IBM from September 2004 to February 2017 as a Marketing Specialist. Before IBM, Carlos worked for Siemens from October 2002 to June 2004.

Carlos Montes studied Business Administration and Management at Universidad CEU San Pablo, with a focus in marketing.

Carlos Montes works with Margaret Rowe - Investment Director Americas, David Smith - VP, Data & Analytics, and Andrés Fajardo - VP, Product. Carlos Montes reports to Laura González-Estéfani, Founder, CEO & General Partner.

Carlos Montes

Rodrigo Vogeler has vast experience working for national (US) and international marketing and PR agencies. He is a content creator for both multinational corporations and small businesses. Vogeler is eager to work with startups and learn as much as possible about this ecosystem.



Rodrigo Vogeler

Maria Dancausa is currently an Executive Learner at [TheVentureCity](/org/theventurecity). Prior to this, they worked as a Venture Capital Analyst at K Fund from November 2019 to May 2020. Her previous positions include Business Developer at La Locomotora from November 2018 to November 2019, Traffic Acquisition Manager & Founding Team at SofiaSquare from June 2016 to October 2018, and Analyst at JOT Internet Media from June 2015 to September 2015.

Maria Dancausa has a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a Gestion d'Entreprise M1 from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL. Maria also has a certification from the Bachillerato Internacional in International Baccalaureate.

Some of their coworkers include Ana Olivan - Operations Director, Eugenia Alvarez - Campus Director. Maria Dancausa reports to Santiago Canalejo, Chief Operations Officer.

Maria Dancausa

Passionate about the world of technology and its applications in different sectors, Santiago is used to working in international companies and on ambitious projects. He has led management teams in food groups and also in strategic consulting. He worked on Pagnifique, Berlys, Booz Allen, and Arthur Andersen.





Santiago Canalejo

Brooke Richardson is the Manager of Product-led Growth Program Europe at [TheVentureCity](/org/theventurecity). Prior to this, they were the Co-Founder of DropAlley, a B2B technology-driven startup incubated out of IE that facilitates 'Try & Buy’, a personalized service that combines offline and online shopping, increasing customer satisfaction, loyalty and online sales. This enabled client retailers to reduce their product return rates, increasing margins and reducing operational inefficiencies that accompany reverse logistics.

Previously, Brooke was the Manager of Business Development at [Macerich](/org/macerich), where they were responsible for managing national retailer media buys across the [Macerich](/org/macerich) portfolio of 48+ shopping centers. Brooke also oversaw, managed and coordinated media buys as well as responded to and recorded all RFP’s inquiries. Brooke successfully helped identify and qualify media agencies and brands, and continually grew sales pipeline through cold-calling, networking and prospecting.

Brooke Richardson completed a Bachelor of Science in marketing from [Virginia Tech](/org/virginia-tech)'s Pamplin College of Business before going on to earn their MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and leadership from [IE Business School](/org/ie-business-school). Brooke began their educational career at Langley High School.

Brooke Richardson reports to Laura González-Estéfani, Founder, CEO & General Partner. Brooke Richardson works with Rodrigo Vogeler - Marketing & Communications manager, Clara Bullrich - Co-Founder & General Partner, and Iñigo Eguia - Scouter & Analyst, Product-Led Growth Program EMEA.

Brooke Richardson

Iñigo Eguia is a Scouter & Analyst on [TheVentureCity](/org/theventurecity)'s Product-Led Growth Program EMEA. Iñigo has nearly 2 years of experience in consulting and research, with a focus on strategy and market analysis. Iñigo began their career as an intern at Auren, where they worked as an M&A analyst. Iñigo then went on to work as a strategy consultant at [KPMG](/org/kpmg), where they were responsible for researching and developing industry analysis, designing and developing commercial presentations, and preparing and translating briefings and presentations for internal and external use. In 2018, Iñigo was selected to volunteer at the Transatlantic Conference organized by Harvard Kennedy School, IE School of Global Affairs & Fundación Rafael del Pino. Iñigo has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from IE University.

Iñigo Eguia has a Master Environment and Resource Management from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) in Sustainability Studies. Iñigo also has a Bachelor’s Degree from IE University in Dual Degree of Business Administration and International Relations. Lastly, they have a HarvardX: Energy with Environmental Constraints - Online Course from edX in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law.

Their manager is Laura González-Estéfani, Founder, CEO & General Partner. They are on a team with Rodrigo Vogeler - Marketing & Communications manager, Carlos Montes - VP, Comms. & People, EMEA, and Edgard Duque - Manager, Americas Product-Led Growth Program.

Iñigo Eguia

Guillermo Cortina

Passionate about Entrepreneurship and building the Future. With an MBA from INSEAD, where he focused on Venture Capital and Data Science, he is a 2x founder and has worked in management consulting/finance in Europe and Asia.

Andy Areitio

Passionate about helping to build ambitious companies capable of changing industries. MBA holder from IE Business School. As a serial entrepreneur (iAhorro in 2008 and SofiaSquare 2016), Andrés is a real founder, over +10 years leading teams from 1 to more than 120 people.

Andrés Dancausa

Ekaterina was solely responsible for the increasing penetration of Facebook in Russia. He joined the Instagram team in its internationalization and later in the integration and growth of WhatsApp.




Katya Skorobogatova

Managing Partner of Guggenheim Partners Latin America / LJ Partnerships, a leading and independent Family Office with $ 5 billion of assets under management. Guggenheim has branches in Miami, London, Geneva, Lisbon, The Isle of Man, Neuchatel and Hong Kong.



Clara Bullrich

Focused on finding new and supporting existing entrepreneurs across the Americas. Molly has dedicated her career thus far to working with entrepreneurs as they build businesses, coming to TVC from [GSV Ventures](/org/global-silicon-valley) and Connectivity Venture Fund. Prior to that she received an MBA at NYU Stern.

Margaret Rowe

Over 12 years of experience working with tech-focused teams, from startups to corporations, with a passion for creating high-performance business cultures, skill development programs, and preparing the workforce for the jobs of the future.




Jimena Zubiria

Edson McKeenzy

Edgard Duque

Passionate about entrepreneurship and innovative business growth through product development. Andrés combines his engineering and consulting experience with +10 years of experience in startups. Andrés is an entrepreneur, MBA from IE Business School and coordinator of ProductTank Madrid.





Andrés Fajardo

Computer Science Engineer with 18+ years of experience developing Internet and Mobile products in emerging markets in Latin America, including mobile applications in use by millions of monthly active users. I also developed the first joint initiatives between Mobile Operators and companies such as Facebook (inter




Roberto Carlos Navas

Víctor has more than 17 years of experience in technology and telecommunications; from software development to digital transformation. Taking advantage of his experience in business and technology, Victor identifies the most appropriate balance between cutting-edge solutions and their commercial viability.

Víctor J Servin

David combines his experience in Data Science at Teva Pharmaceuticals with his career in consulting, software and entrepreneurship. MBA from Wharton and engineering from Rica, organizes the Data Science Meetups in Miami. David finds key trends and patterns in both scaleups and startups to get them to make the best business decisions.



David Smith

Passionate about unlocking business growth by using data. 8 years of experience around marketing and growth working in different fields like user acquisition, product marketing, user re-engagement, mobile marketing, and organic growth. Strong background in marketplaces & mobile apps.

Luis Guzmán

Responsible for launching Facebook and Pinterest operations in Latin America and helping establish the mobile ecosystem in Brazil with Claro and Vivo. Ricardo is an entrepreneur in the lodging and food and beverage industries.



Ricardo Sangion

Garoe is a Product Data Analyst with 10 years of experience in data modeling and processing. Expert derive responses based on data to help companies make better business decisions. He has a PhD in particle physics and has assisted in the development of new products and services for the aeronautical industry.



Garoe González

Ana Olivan

Victor Servin

Maria Pereda Ehrlich

André Moura is an analyst at [TheVentureCity](/org/theventurecity), where they help ambitious founders achieve global impact through a Product-Led Growth approach. Prior to joining [TheVentureCity](/org/theventurecity), André worked as a lawyer at André Elali Advogados and Alves e Costa Advogados Associados. André also completed a summer internship at Martínez, Algaba, de Haro y Curiel, S.C. In addition to their work experience, André has also served as academic staff at SOI - Simulação de Organizações Internacionais.

André Moura has a Master's degree from University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. André also has a certification from Kauffman Fellows in Certification on Venture Deals.



André Moura

Rodrigo Vogeler has vast experience working for national (US) and international marketing and PR agencies. He is a content creator for both multinational corporations and small businesses and is eager to work with startups and learn as much as possible about this ecosystem.

Adriana is also President of the Fundación Cisneros, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving education in the region and Co-chair of Endeavor Miami.

Adriana Cisneros

Eduardo also held several positions at Alcatel, GEC Alstom and Siemens where he was Chief Executive Officer for Spain and member of the Executive Board of Siemens AG.

Eduardo Montes

Laura spent almost nine years with Facebook in various roles, supporting general growth strategies. Laura led the Growth, Mobile & Partnerships team for Latin America, spearheading Internet.org and the Silicon Valley and Miami connectivity initiatives. Prior to Facebook, Laura held leadership positions at eBay, Siemens, and Ogilvy Group.





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