Welcome to another episode of Startup Success, a podcast for founders and investors hosted by Kate Adams. Today, we are joined by Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza from Nido Ventures, a venture capital fund investing in Latin American startups. Maria shares the inspiration behind Nido, their investment philosophy, and their commitment to supporting diverse teams. She also gives a great overview of the current market conditions in Latin America and the tremendous opportunities for tech startups in that region. Join us as we discuss:

• The cross-border startup ecosphere in Latin America
• Advice for early-stage founders from the VC perspective
• Fundraising in today’s economic climate
• How building a diverse team contributes to startup success

Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Nido Ventures, a cross-border venture capital firm focused on Fintech, B2B Marketplaces, and SaaS startups in Latin America. Since its founding, Nido has backed incredible companies like Sellrs, Morado, Yuno, Palenca, and Cheaf. Maria is also a member of several venture capital communities, including MoVi and Global Women in VC.This podcast is a must-listen-to learn more about the Latin American startup ecosystem and for tips from a VC for early-stage founders.