The Full Arc of Fundraising: What It Takes to Complete a Fund and Round in the Age of AI
The Full Arc of Fundraising in This Investing Climate: What It Takes to Complete a Fund and Round
Join LaFamilia, Humanize HQ, Libra Leaders, for an intimate evening bringing together Latino founders and investors during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Latino founders receive under 2% of venture capital. This evening digs into what it actually takes to close a round or a fund in today's climate, and what it looks like to turn identity into a strategic advantage rather than a footnote.
We're pairing two perspectives on stage: an investor currently mid-raise, sharing real-time lessons from the process, and investors who've already closed. The in-process voice gets to ask the questions founders and GPs are actually asking right now, and the room gets an honest answer instead of a highlight reel.
This isn't open networking. We're curating founders in AI, Fintech, and Healthcare who are raising now or will be in the next 6-12 months, alongside active check-writers, angels, VCs, and fund managers investing in or exploring Latino-led companies. If you're in the room, you're either deal flow or you're looking for it.
Format: 30-minute fireside chat followed by a networking happy hour.
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00-8:00pm ET
Where: Ashurst Perkins Coie, 1155 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (between 44th and 45th)
Humanize HQ: is a community that brings emotional intelligence into the venture and entrepreneurial ecosystem, hosting intimate events where founders, investors, and operators leave with key takeaways, capital, and relationships because you don't have to build alone.
Libra Leaders: is the go-to platform for women leaders, operators, and domain experts, who increasingly become co-investors, advisors, and founders. Our presence unlocks overlooked opportunities that align with the fastest growth opportunity, the Women's Economy.
Ashurst Perkins Coie: a leading law firm known for its deep work with venture capital, emerging companies, and the startup ecosystem, making it a fitting home base for a night centered on founders and fund managers.
LaFamilia Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that seeks to close the resource gap for Latine founders and investors by bringing together Latine startups, venture capitalists, and aligned ecosystem partners.
VCFamilia: The largest community of Latine venture capitalists in the world.
FounderFamilia: The largest community of Latine venture backed founders in the world.
AngelFamilia: recently launched community of Latine angel investors investing in the United States.
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