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§ Venture Capital · Palo Alto, CA, USA
Invests in pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups across various sectors with a focus on scalability, innovation, and market potential.
Key people at Nido Ventures.
a tech focused VC Fund that invests in Pre Seed and Seed companies.
Key people at Nido Ventures.
Nido Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests primarily in pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups, focusing on companies that leverage technology to transform traditional industries across the U.S.–Mexico corridor. Their mission centers on empowering founders, especially those with technical backgrounds, to scale innovative solutions that address real problems in legacy sectors. The firm emphasizes scalability, innovation, and market potential, particularly in B2B technology sectors such as fintech, marketplaces, and SaaS. By bridging cross-border opportunities and leveraging deep local knowledge, Nido Ventures plays a critical role in fostering the growth of Latine tech companies and catalyzing innovation in Latin America’s startup ecosystem[1][2][3].
Founded in 2021 by Stanford alumni Ana Carolina (Caro) Mexia and Maria Gutierrez, Nido Ventures evolved from an angel syndicate into a formal venture capital fund while its founders were attending Stanford Graduate School of Business. The founders, both engineers, were motivated by their personal experiences and the recognition of a gap in support for technical founders in Mexico and the broader Latine tech community. Their early traction included closing their first fund at $7 million in 2023 and building internal tools to streamline operations and founder support, reflecting their operator-first approach. This origin story highlights a blend of youthful ambition and technical expertise driving a mission to transform traditional industries through technology[4][5].
Nido Ventures rides the wave of digital transformation in legacy industries, particularly in the U.S.–Mexico corridor, where Mexico’s position as the U.S.’s top trading partner creates unique opportunities for tech-driven modernization. The timing is critical as traditional sectors seek to embrace innovation to enhance productivity and competitiveness. By focusing on early-stage B2B startups that understand the intricacies of these industries, Nido Ventures influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating the adoption of technology in sectors that have historically lagged in innovation. This cross-border approach also strengthens the Latine tech ecosystem, fostering greater inclusion and representation in global tech markets[1][2][3].
Looking ahead, Nido Ventures is poised to expand its influence by continuing to back technically strong founders who are transforming foundational industries. Trends such as increased digitization of traditional sectors, cross-border commerce, and growing Latine representation in tech will shape their journey. Their founder-centric, data-driven, and agile approach suggests they will continue to innovate not only in investment but also in operational support, potentially scaling their fund size and portfolio impact. As they deepen their footprint, Nido Ventures is likely to become a key player in bridging the U.S. and Latin American tech ecosystems, driving sustained innovation and economic growth in the region[4].
Nido Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $8.0M Seed in EFEX in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | EFEX | $8.0M Seed | Floodgate, IAN COX | Contour Venture Partners |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Telepatia AI | $9.0M Seed | A Star | Canary Ventures, Picus Capital, SV Angel, Abstract Ventures |
