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Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas
Partner at Index Ventures
Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas is a Partner at Index Ventures, joining the firm in January 2021.12 He focuses on investments in SaaS, Open Source, Security, Financial Services, AI, and Infrastructure/DevOps.2
Career Background
Prior to joining Index Ventures, Gonzalez-Cadenas held several notable positions:
- COO, CPO, and CTO at GoCardless, a UK-based fintech company23
- Chief Product Officer at Skyscanner3
- Founder and CEO of Fogg, a travel startup acquired by Skyscanner in 20133
Investing Experience
Gonzalez-Cadenas is a prolific angel investor, having invested in over 65 startups globally.3 Some of his investments include Codat, Hopin, Sylvera, and Sorare.3 At Index Ventures, he has partnered with companies such as Causaly, Cradle.bio, Incident.io, and Sylvera.3
Education
He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Universidad de León.34
Approach to Investing
Gonzalez-Cadenas is known for his entrepreneurial approach to investing, often taking risks on early-stage companies.1 He emphasizes the importance of building strong teams and creating environments where people can succeed.5
Current Role
As a Partner at Index Ventures, Gonzalez-Cadenas continues to focus on identifying and supporting promising startups, particularly in the technology sector.23
