VamosVentures
Impact investorActively deployingLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Also known as VamosVentures CIB · VAMOSVENTURES MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
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Investment thesis
VamosVentures seeks to generate both financial returns and impact by funding visionary founders creating disruptive technology. The firm focuses on four key sectors: health and wellness (more equitable and accessible healthcare), the future of work (enabling and empowering workers), fintech (financial empowerment and wealth generation), and sustainability (a cleaner, more accountable world). It emphasizes supporting diverse founders, including companies that are female-led, immigrant or first-generation-led, and Latinx-led, aiming to drive wealth creation, social mobility, and self-determination.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 26 of 36 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Digital Health ×7Healthtech ×7Enterprise Software ×6Fintech ×6SaaS ×5Cleantech ×3Consumer ×3
HQs:United States×21
Who they back
founder profiles across 18 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×83 founders×24+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with education data
Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×5Harvard University ×3Stanford University ×3University of Michigan ×3Yale University ×3Carnegie Mellon University ×2Cornell ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 30 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×11Engineering ×9Computer Science ×7Economics ×4Finance & Accounting ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history
Booz & Company ×2Fiscalnote ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Morgan Stanley ×2
5 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 31 with degree data)
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 22022 · 82021 · 42020 · 116 dated
Aalo develops advanced nuclear reactor technology aimed at producing electricity at under 3 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergyHardware
Matt(Co-founder)inYasir(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBanca Investis — Family OfficeBasecamp FundBlack FlagBrave CapitalCrosscut Ventures+25 more
Botco.ai builds generative AI agents using a Retrieval-Augmented Generation framework to automate tasks such as adverse event reporting, patient referrals, clinical support, and CRM workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Kyle Vogt(Executive Officer, Director)Rebecca Clyde(Co-Founder & CEO)inChris Maeda(Founder)inAnu Shukla(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)in
BoardNabeel Hyatt(Director)inDaniel Gross(Director)
Co-investorsPHX VenturesSterling RoadSpark Capital
Brex provides financial services and software for companies, including corporate cards and expense management tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Henrique Dubugras(Co-CEO)inPedro Franceschi(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsY CombinatorDST GlobalRibbit CapitalTiger Global Management137 Ventures+31 more
Co-investorsAgFunderAngel Collective Opportunity FundArgonautic VenturesFifty YearsGermin8 VenturesHorizons Ventures+3 more
Clarity Pediatrics provides evidence-based telehealth care for pediatric ADHD and anxiety, partnering with insurance providers to make care accessible to families.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthCalifornia, US
Co-investorsCity LightCoalition OperatorsHomebrewOperator CollectiveRethink ImpactMaverick Ventures
Culina Health connects patients with registered dietitians for personalized, virtual nutrition care that is in-network with major insurance plans.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew Jersey, US
Vanessa Rissetto(Co-founder)inTamar Samuels(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCake VenturesGraham Walker VentureMGV.VCREDO VenturesRethink ImpactTensility Venture Partners+1 more
Finix provides embedded payments infrastructure for software platforms, acting as an outsourced PayFac (PayFac-as-a-Service) with end-to-end payments technology, compliance and risk management, merchant onboarding, and reporting tools.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Richie Serna(Founder)inSean Donovan(Founder)in
Co-investorsInsight PartnersInspired CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersAcrew CapitalCap Table CoalitionCiti Ventures+13 more
Form Energy develops and manufactures low-cost, multi-day iron-air battery systems for long-duration energy storage on the electric grid, serving utilities and project developers primarily in the United States.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardware
Mateo Jaramillo(Founder & CEO)inTed Wiley(Founder)inYet-Ming Chiang(Founder)inMarco Ferrara(Founder)inWilliam Woodford(Founder)in
Co-investors2045 VenturesBlindspot Ventures Management CoBreakthrough Energy VenturesCarbonCoatue ManagementCongruent Ventures+12 more
Fundamental Research Labs builds autonomous, socially intelligent AI agents capable of reasoning and multi-agent collaboration.
AI & Machine Learning
Nico Christie(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzA16Z SpeedrunCastor VenturesFactorial FundsFirst Spark Ventures, LlcPatron+3 more
Galileo operates a medical practice combining a technology platform with in-house primary and multi-specialty clinicians to provide accessible, lower-cost care.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Tom X Lee(Founder)in
Co-investors8VCLifeforce CapitalMcKesson VenturesNext Coast VenturesOak HC/FTObvious Ventures+4 more
Handspring provides virtual mental health therapy for children, teens, and young adults, with insurance coverage and rapid access to care without waitlists.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Sahil Choudhryin
Co-investors25MadisonCobalt VenturesCornucopian Capital ManagementNextView VenturesNVP CapitalRPS Ventures+4 more
Influur offers Pulse, an AI agent for music promotion that identifies and matches creators to campaigns, runs multi-channel outreach to hundreds of creators at once, handles escrow-style payments, and provides real-time campaign analytics.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Alessandra Angelini(Cofounder)inValeria Angelini(Cofounder)inPaula Coleman(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalHTwentyIGNIAMagma PartnersPoint72 VenturesRedwood Ventures+2 more
Innovare offers Inno, a strategic intelligence platform for schools that connects data sources such as attendance, assessment, and student support into one workspace.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSChicago, US
Fernando DeLeón(Founder)inNicholas Freeman(Executive Officer)Adrian DeLeon(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMarcos Gonzalez(Director)in
Co-investorsCleveland AvenuePortfoliaPropellant VenturesTAWANI VenturesChingona VenturesGE Ventures
MIGA is a multilateral organization that provides political risk insurance and credit guarantees to support private investment in developing countries.
FintechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechWashington, US
Walter Raymond Cooper(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Tsutomu Yamamoto(Managing Director)inJunaid Kamal Ahmad(Vice President, Operations)Ed Mountfield(Vice President and Chief Financial Officer)inAriane Di Iorio(Director, Economics and Sustainability)Muhamet Fall(Director for Industries)in
Co-investorsTrade and Development BankAdapt VenturesAlumni VenturesAsymmetric Capital PartnersDefine VenturesFloating Point+2 more
OCHO offers affordable auto insurance with flexible financing options including low or zero down payments and payment plans, targeting underserved drivers in the United States.
FintechInsurTech
James Gutierrez(Founder)inJaime Gutierrez(Co-Founder and CEO)Akshay Buradkar(Co-Founder and CTO)inLulu Luchaire(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsMTECH CAPITALOverton Venture CapitalPropel Venture PartnersUlu VenturesVARIVVibe Capital
Paladin operates a pro bono infrastructure platform that connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys and helps legal services organizations, law firms, and in-house legal teams manage volunteer programs.
Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSNew York City, US
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactBackstage CapitalChaac VenturesCleveland AvenueHyde Park Venture PartnersRackhouse Venture Management Lp+6 more
The site belongs to Arkema, a specialty materials and chemicals manufacturer producing acrylics, adhesives, coating resins, fluoropolymers, specialty polyamides and other advanced materials for industries including automotive, batteries, construction, electronics, packaging and renewable energy.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Photon Marine develops electric propulsion systems and fleet management software for marine vessels, enabling zero-emission operations with extended runtime and reduced operational costs.
CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationPortland, US
MARCELINO J. ALVAREZ(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsElevate CapitalJuniperOne Planet GroupPortland Seed FundRoadster Capital
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Remoovit offers a pickup service that collects a wide range of household items, including furniture, home decor, electronics, art, clothing, toys, sporting goods, and appliances.
Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Austin RachlininLuis Perezin
Co-investors500 GlobalAllied Venture PartnersForefront VentureKrillion VenturesL'ATTITUDE Ventures
Suma Wealth provides AI-powered financial coaching through chatbot assistants that help users budget, track spending, and build savings with personalized advice available in English and Spanish.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintech
Beatriz Acevedo(Founder)in
Co-investors2045 VenturesBackstage CapitalFemale FoundersHow Women InvestPortfoliaRadicle Impact+5 more
SweetBio develops wound care dressings that combine collagen and Mānuka honey to help close chronic and acute non-healing wounds.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMemphis, US
Isaac Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)inKayla Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)inMarsalas Whitaker(Executive Officer, Director)inKevin Graff(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.Launch TennesseeInnova
EVERY® manufactures animal-free egg white proteins using precision fermentation technology for food and beverage manufacturers.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechDaly City, US
Co-investorsBloom8Blue Horizon CorporationQC·VENTURESSpice CapitalStarlight Ventures
Trustible provides an AI governance platform designed to help enterprises manage the full lifecycle of AI systems—from intake and risk assessment through monitoring and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechWashington, US
Gerald Kierce(CEO & Co-Founder)inAndrew Gamino-Cheong(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsInner Loop CapitalTau VenturesAlumni VenturesFoundersXHarlem Capital PartnersLookout Ventures+3 more
Fresh Bellies produces plant-based, minimally processed snacks made with real whole ingredients and bold global flavors, sold to consumers across the United States.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsMontage CapitalFearless Fund
Nestment provides first-time homebuyers with 1:1 coaching supported by AI-powered market data and analysis, homebuying education, and referrals to vetted real estate agents and lenders.
AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTech
Matt Trocker(VP of Coaches)
Co-investorsAspira CapitalCleo CapitalDERIVE VENTURESThe MBA FundWestbound Equity PartnersIDEA Fund Partners+1 more
Jamie Norwood(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmbush CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)HypothesisOvereasy VenturesRackhouse Venture Management LpResolute Ventures+2 more
Yuvo Health provides software and business services to help community health centers operate more effectively within value-based care models.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSNew York, US
Cesar Herrera(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)inJanel Sia(Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder)Stephanie Hudson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardFatima Husain(Director)inBrenton Fargnoli(Director)inJoseph Mayer(Director)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAV8 VenturesGreyMatterHLM Venture PartnersLifeX VenturesMastry+4 more
Zócalo Health is a primary care group providing social and clinical care to Latino communities through in-person community health workers, virtual physicians, and behavioral health specialists.
Digital HealthHealthtechKenmore, US
Erik Cardenas(Founder)inMariza Hardin(Founder)Mariza H(Founder)
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BoardRoland Fryer(Director)
Co-investorsAble PartnersNecessary VenturesVirtue VenturesSpringbank
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AllupCABRA SportsCabrasportshqKirafinLucid SightNestmentSuma WealthZócalo Health
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsBrexacq. by Capital One
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Form Energy · esgtoday.com · Aug 13, 2026
Brex · forbes.com · Jul 14, 2026
Ocho · natlawreview.com · Jul 7, 2026
Aalo Atomics · datacenterdynamics.com · May 7, 2026
Yuvo · startupintros.com · Apr 14, 2026
Innovare · bitscale.ai · Apr 5, 2026
Fundamental Research Labs · techbuzz.ai · Mar 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has VamosVentures made?
- VamosVentures has 36 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does VamosVentures invest at?
- VamosVentures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is VamosVentures's typical check size?
- VamosVentures typically writes checks of $2M.
- What sectors does VamosVentures focus on?
- VamosVentures focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is VamosVentures located?
- VamosVentures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does VamosVentures lead rounds?
- Yes, VamosVentures leads investment rounds.
- Who does VamosVentures co-invest with?
- VamosVentures most often shares deals with 2045 Ventures, Backstage Capital, Rackhouse Venture Management Lp, among 179 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAshley Aydin, Investor at VamosVentures
ProMazo · Ashley Aydin
Episode 166: Ashley Aydin, Principal of VamosVentures | Host: Julian Torres
HireOtter · Ashley Aydin
Female VC Lab Podcast E066 | Ashley Aydin of VamosVentures
Female VC Lab · Ashley Aydin
Investor Series - Marcos Gonzalez - VamosVentures - RBL1 Live
Rebel One · Marcos Gonzalez
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