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Alberto Arenaza

Alberto Arenaza

Co-founder at Transcend Network, EdTech investor, Minerva University alumnus

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España
San Francisco, California
Joined April 2025

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Summary

Alberto Arenaza is a prominent figure in the EdTech and future of work sectors, co-founding and serving as General Partner at Transcend Network and Fund. His work focuses on identifying, supporting, and investing in early-stage founders globally who are innovating in learning and work. He has significantly contributed to a network that has supported hundreds of founders across many countries. forbes+3
With an educational background from Minerva Schools at KGI (now Minerva University) as part of its inaugural class, Alberto experienced a unique global learning model. This international perspective likely informs his focus on global founders and diverse educational approaches. forbes+2
Alberto is an active thought leader and writer, particularly on topics related to education, technology, and economic development. He contributes to the Transcend Newsletter and publishes articles on Medium, sharing insights into the evolving landscape of learning and professional development. substack+1

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GIGabi Immelmansaid
AAAlberto Arenaza
is one of the most respected early-stage investors they know in EdTech.

Jan 19, 2026

NKNatalie Kantersaid they've seen
AAAlberto Arenaza
take a lead investor role and make a significant impact in pre-revenue EdTech startups.

Jan 8, 2026

SLS.K. Leesaid that if they started a company tomorrow, they'd be excited to have
AAAlberto Arenaza
on their cap table.

Dec 22, 2025

BMBrendan McKennasaid that if they needed a lead investor for a pre-revenue EdTech venture,
AAAlberto Arenaza
would be among their first calls.

Dec 11, 2025

JAJanak Ajay Panchalsaid they've seen
AAAlberto Arenaza
effectively champion or implement learning tools in corporate environments.

Dec 3, 2025

JBJonah Bardsaid
AAAlberto Arenaza
is one of the most thoughtful L&D professionals they know when it comes to adopting new learning technologies.

Dec 2, 2025

CJChristian Jacksonsaid they consider
AAAlberto Arenaza
especially effective at leading small, fast-moving teams in early-stage edtech or workforce companies.

Nov 6, 2025

ANAnna Nevmerzhytskasaid
AAAlberto Arenaza
has made a significant positive impact on shaping the vision and strategy of a seed-stage edtech startup.

Nov 5, 2025

MBMichael Bellessaid
AAAlberto Arenaza
has made a meaningful positive impact through their early investments in EdTech companies.

Nov 4, 2025

LCLogan Curriesaid
AAAlberto Arenaza
is one of the most insightful seed investors they've seen in the EdTech space.

Nov 3, 2025

MOMoyosoreoluwa Orekoyasaid they've seen
AAAlberto Arenaza
add significant value to pre-seed edutech startups.

Oct 30, 2025

DVDavid Vincasaid that if they were launching an edutech startup at the pre-seed stage,
AAAlberto Arenaza
would be among their top choices as an investor.

Oct 29, 2025

LMLina Moreno Velezsaid
AAAlberto Arenaza
is one of the most supportive angel investors they've seen backing EdTech or HRTech startups.

Oct 2, 2025