Ana Álvaro
InvestorPrincipal at Draper B1
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Writes $1.1M – $2.2M checks
About
Ana Álvaro applies an engineering background from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid to evaluate early-stage startups technically, with unusually high deal volume and frequent selection for deep-tech and industrial-tech matching sessions.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechMarketplacesSaaS
Experience
- PontioHead of Operationscurrent2026 — present
- WA4STEAMPartnercurrent2022 — present
- Draper B1Principal2024 — 2026
- Draper B1Associate2021 — 2024Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España
- Adara VenturesInvestment Analyst2019 — 2021Madrid, Madrid, España
- Mitsubishi Aircraft CorporationSystem Safety Specialist2016 — 2018Nagoya, Aichi, Japón
- AirbusSystems Safety Engineer; RAMS2012 — 2016Madrid y alrededores, España
- IberiaInternship at Iberia Maintenance2011 — 2012Subdirección de Ingeniería
Skills & more
Languages Alemán · Español · Inglés
- Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible - una transformación ineludible — Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ana Álvaro?
- Ana Álvaro applies an engineering background from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid to evaluate early-stage startups technically, with unusually high deal volume and frequent selection for deep-tech and industrial-tech matching sessions.
- Where does Ana Álvaro work?
- Ana Álvaro is Principal at Draper B1.
- What does Ana Álvaro invest in?
- Ana Álvaro invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- What check size does Ana Álvaro write?
- Ana Álvaro typically writes checks of $1.1M – $2.2M.
- Where did Ana Álvaro go to school?
- Ana Álvaro studied at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Aerospace Engineering (MS Degree)); Delft University of Technology (Erasmus Program); thePower (Programa ThePowerMBA, Business Expert - Gestión y Administración de Empresas).
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