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Nicole Quinonez

Nicole Quinonez

Venture investor focused on fintech and foodtech

nicolequinonez
New York, New York, United States
Joined February 2026
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Founder and fund operator: As Co‑Founder & Managing Partner at Cara Ventures, she leads fund strategy, deal sourcing, portfolio support, and network development to back seed and pre‑seed startups. cara+1
Analytical, finance-rooted approach to early-stage investing: Nicole began in market risk, global markets and equity research and uses that analytical training to evaluate risk, triangulate limited data, and make structured investment decisions. brventurefund
Focused sector thesis: She targets fintech and foodtech opportunities, with special attention to startups digitizing SMEs, alternative financial services, and innovations across food supply chains in Latin America and Southeast Asia. brventurefund+1
Active ecosystem participant and angel investor: She serves as an angel investor with Epic Angels and participates in fellowships (Venture Cooperative Cohort 9 and VC Lab), engaging in mentoring, events, and investor networks. the-ventures+1

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