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Elias Mufarech

Elias Mufarech

Early-stage investor and operator — LatAm, fintech, enterprise

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San Francisco, California
Lima, Peru
Joined October 2025
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LatAm Startup Ecosystem
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Summary

Operator‑turned‑investor: Elias spent a decade working alongside founders (Endeavor, Tandem, CloudKitchens) and brings hands‑on operational experience to early‑stage investing—he emphasizes a 'builder's lens' when evaluating teams and products. substack+1
Latin America subject-matter knowledge: He publishes theses on LatAm fintech and e‑commerce and has led operations and market expansion in the region. That background informs his sourcing and diligence for LatAm and cross‑border enterprise opportunities. substack+1
VC community builder at Berkeley: While completing his MBA at Haas, Elias co‑founded and ran Courtyard Ventures (a student fund), ran/participated in multiple VC internships, and joined Collide Capital—demonstrating experience both founding and operating within venture ecosystems. medium+2
Family business and craftsmanship influence: Elias frequently references growing up around his family's bakery and the family food business (Productos El Cedro); this upbringing shapes an investment thesis that values craftsmanship, operational rigor, and founders who care about product detail. vcuncovered+2

Work

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Writing

Latam fintech & ecommerce

November 1, 2022

An investment thesis and longform essay on trends, infrastructure needs, and investing opportunities across Latin America in fintech and e‑commerce.

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Overthinking

April 1, 2022

An essay about decision making, product focus, and founder/VC mindsets; includes reflections on platform business models and startup prioritization.

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Hobbies

Writing and commentary on startups, LatAm tech, and venture capital (Substack and Medium). substack+1

Notes

SSStephanie Simonsaid that if they were building a fintech or B2B SaaS startup,
EMElias Mufarech
would be among their first choices for a seed investor.

Dec 18, 2025

SSStephanie Simonsaid that if they were starting a company,
EMElias Mufarech
would be among their top picks as an early-stage investor.

Dec 18, 2025

SSStephanie Simonsaid that if they were launching an embedded software or device company,
EMElias Mufarech
would be a top investor they'd approach.

Dec 18, 2025

AGAndres Giraultsaid
EMElias Mufarech
is one of the most insightful investors they've worked with.

Dec 10, 2025

AGAndres Giraultsaid
EMElias Mufarech
is one of the most thoughtful SaaS investors they've interacted with.

Aug 22, 2025