Somos

somos.vc

To accelerate and elevate the presence of Latinos/as and allies in venture capital by unlocking opportunities, developing community, and leaving a lasting impact on the world of venture.

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Investment Thesis

SomosVC is not a traditional investment fund, but rather a professional community and ecosystem organization focused on diversity and representation in venture capital. Their philosophy centers on addressing systemic underrepresentation of Latino/a investors and allies in VC by creating structured pathways, networks, and opportunities for career advancement at all levels of the venture industry.

What Sets Them Apart

Focus on diversity and inclusion within VC workforce rather than fund-based investing
Tiered programming addressing different career stages: Fellowship (entry-level), Mentorship (pre-partner), and Eleva (experienced operators/founders)
Data-driven approach highlighting industry gaps: only 1.6% of investment professionals at funds over $100M AUM are Latino/a; 79% have zero Latino/a investment professionals
Community-building through regional summits and networking events across SF, NYC, LA, and Miami
Emerging Manager Showcase specifically supporting Latino/a-led fund managers access to capital
Demonstrated impact: Latino/a-led firms in their community invested in diverse founders (48% identify as underrepresented people of color) and generated 51,612 new jobs