Consuelo Valverde

Consuelo Valverde is a prominent figure in the venture capital and entrepreneurship landscape, particularly in Latin America and Silicon Valley. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of SV LATAM Capital (SVLC), a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to global problems.1

Career Highlights

Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship: Valverde founded SVLC in November 2012, focusing on investments in three key areas: Economic Opportunity, Health, and Climate. Under her leadership, SVLC has become a top 5% performing fund, with notable successes such as their first investment in Clip, which became Mexico's first payments unicorn.1

Board Positions: She holds board positions in several companies, including:

• Cubbo (since November 2021)
• Prixz (since January 2021)
• Oyster Financial, Inc. (November 2018 - January 2023)1

Other Ventures:

• Founding Partner of ZFunction University, a tech entrepreneurship program in Silicon Valley for Latin American entrepreneurs1
• Founder and CEO of Expansion Bridge (2011-2015), providing IT talent solutions1
• Creator of the first innovation, science, and technology fund in the State of Morelos, Mexico (2001-2006)1

Education and Early Career

Valverde has a strong educational background in engineering and computer science:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Miami (1985-1988)
• Master in Computer Science from Tecnológico de Monterrey (1992-1994)1

Her early career includes founding one of the first computer manufacturing companies in Mexico, Computer Access S.A. de C.V. (1991-1995), and establishing an IT Training Center called Access Learning Center (1994-1997).1

Achievements and Recognition

Consuelo Valverde is recognized as the first Mexican woman to achieve certain milestones in the venture capital industry, although the specific achievements are not detailed in the provided information.1 Her work with Endurance28, which appears to be a recent rebranding or new venture, has been noted by industry peers.2

Valverde is known for her commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in Latin America, and for her problem-focused approach to venture capital investments.13