Esteban Reyes

Esteban Reyes is a successful entrepreneur and investor who founded Zenda Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups.1

Professional Background

Esteban has an impressive track record as an entrepreneur, having founded and successfully exited four companies across various industries.1 His entrepreneurial journey began early, inspired by his grandfather who transitioned from coal mining to starting his own business.1

Zenda Capital

As the Founder and General Partner of Zenda Capital, Esteban leads a forward-thinking fund that invests in visionary founders transforming legacy industries in North America and Latin America.1 The firm specializes in vertical software and enabling technologies, focusing on early-stage investments from inception to Series A.1

Investment Philosophy

Zenda Capital's investment approach is characterized by:

1. A focus on traditional industries, which Esteban sees as a multi-trillion dollar opportunity1
2. Early-stage investments with flexible check sizes1
3. A concentrated portfolio with only a few deals per year1
4. Hands-on support for founders, leveraging the team's operational experience1

Experience and Education

• Founder & GP at Zenda Capital (April 2021 - Present)2
• Board positions in several companies, including Cypress.io, Flexiplan, Solvento, and SmartHop2
• Seed investor in companies like Nova Credit, AbstractOps, and interviewing.io2
• Co-founder & Chairman of Novo/Scale (now part of Thirdera)2
• Attended Florida Atlantic University and Harvard Business School2

Additional Interests

Esteban holds an amateur radio operator license and is a member of the Recording Academy (Grammy).2 He is fluent in both Spanish and English.2

Esteban's unique perspective as a former operator and successful founder informs his approach to investing and supporting entrepreneurs in transforming traditional industries through technology.3