Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza

Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza is a distinguished venture capitalist and entrepreneur, co-founding Nido Ventures, an early-stage fund focusing on Latine founders and B2B tech companies in the US/Mexico corridor. Under her leadership, Nido Ventures has raised $7 million in its first fund and invested in a diverse portfolio of startups. lavca+5

Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Venture Capital for 2024 and among LAVCA's Top Women Investors in Latin America for 2023 and 2024, Maria has demonstrated significant impact and leadership in the venture capital landscape, bridging opportunities between the US and Latin American tech ecosystems. lavca+1

Maria possesses a strong background in operations and supply chain management, having held key roles at major tech companies like Apple (Global Supply Manager - Semiconductors) and Tesla (Global Supply Manager - Logistics, Global Supply Analyst - Indirect Procurement). This operational expertise informs Nido Ventures' investment thesis in B2B startups transforming foundational industries. nfx+2

An alumna of Stanford University, Maria holds both a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Engineering (graduating with distinction) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she also co-founded Nido Ventures. lavca+2