Ana Carolina Mexia Ponce

Ana Carolina Mexia Ponce is a prominent Co-Founding Partner at Nido Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital fund. She plays a key role in investing in Latine founders and B2B technology companies that aim to transform foundational industries across Mexico and the United States. Nido Ventures, which she co-founded with Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza, launched as an angel syndicate (Nido Angels) before transitioning into a venture fund, successfully raising $7 million and backing 16 startups, with half led by women founders. lavca+5

Ponce possesses a strong technical background, holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and an MBA from Stanford University. Her early career includes several roles at LinkedIn, starting as a User Interface Engineering Intern in 2017, then progressing to Software Engineer (2018-2020), and Senior Software Engineer (2020-2021). This engineering foundation, combined with her business acumen, allows her to effectively evaluate and nurture innovative technologies. lavca+3

She has been recognized for her contributions to the venture capital and tech industries, being listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 for Venture Capital in 2024 and acknowledged multiple times as a Top Woman Investor in Latin America by LAVCA (2022, 2023, 2024). Her commitment to gender equity and supporting underrepresented founders, particularly women and Latine individuals, is a driving force behind her work. lavca+3