2nd Annual VCFamilia Awards Reception
Join us for the 2nd Annual VCFamilia Awards Reception, a black-tie event celebrating Latine achievements in venture capital. As the largest global community of Latine venture capitalists, VCFamilia supports more than 600 VCs from their first days in the industry to raising their own funds.
This prestigious event, with support from Pivotal Ventures, will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month on September 11th, 2025 in San Francisco, the mecca of VC.
The cost of the event ticket for the VCFamilia Awards Reception includes entry to the black-tie awards, food and drinks, networking opportunities with prominent figures in VC, a commemorative program highlighting the evening’s events and honorees, and a fundraising portion (live auction + paddle raise). Consider making an additional donation to support VCFamilia’s mission.
This year, we are proud to honor our 2025 VC award winners:
Rising Star Award: Jonathan Diaz
Catalyst Award: Justis Mendez
Legacy Award: Miriam Rivera
Join us as we recognize these outstanding Latine leaders, celebrate our shared heritage, and set the stage for an impactful 2026!
Our Sponsors:
Morrison Foerster is a leading global law firm that transforms complexity into advantage. Leveraging collective intelligence, they craft powerful legal strategies that drive businesses forward while upholding shared values.
Morrison Foerster represents a wide range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, major financial institutions, and leading technology and life sciences firms. Whether supporting well-established corporations or emerging startups, the firm helps businesses grow, innovate, and redefine industriesPivotal is a group of organizations founded by Melinda French Gates in 2015. They work to accelerate the pace of social progress using high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy to get more power in the hands of more people—especially women—in the U.S. and around the world.
Remofirst is a global Employer of Record (EOR) platform that helps companies hire, pay, and manage international employees or contractors without needing a local entity. It handles payroll, benefits, compliance, and contracts so businesses can quickly and legally expand their remote teams worldwide.
BMO is the 7th largest bank in North America by assets with deep expertise in technology banking, supporting companies from growth-stage through IPO and beyond. BMO Technology Banking provides founders and investors with commercial banking, capital markets, and wealth planning solutions to help their companies scale and succeed.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a leading American airline company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It operates one of the world’s largest airline networks, serving hundreds of destinations across six continents. As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, Delta offers global connectivity, with services spanning passenger flights, cargo, and loyalty programs. It is recognized for its scale, operational reliability, and role as a major player in the global aviation industry.
Last year's award winners
The cofounders of VCFamilia
Sold out last year - grab your tickets ASAP.
Event photos here: https://gallery.chaseminor.com/vcfamiliaawardsreception/
Are two or more people from your team attending? Consider becoming a sponsor! Reach out to our Partnerships Lead at [email protected]
If the cost of the ticket is prohibitive, please email [email protected] with more information.
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VCFamilia normalizes the Latine experience in venture and provides the network, resources, and guidance to grow and empower more diverse checkwriters and fund managers. Our mission is to create an open and inclusive environment for current and future Latine investors to thrive. VCFamilia brings Latine cultures into the venture community and increases representation in investment roles. We are part of LaFamilia Foundation.