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Cristobal Ibarguen

Investor

Co-Founder, CEO at Vana

Austin, Texas

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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Experience

  1. VanaCo-Founder, CEOcurrent2018 — present
  2. AIC LeasingMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — present
  3. CognitsMember Board Of Directors2021 — 2025
  4. CognitsCo-Founder, CEO2014 — 2021Austin, Texas Area
  5. Invariantes FundGeneral Partner, Fund 1 & 22016 — 2022Guatemala

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship51Business Strategy27Marketing Strategy18Lean Startup13Economics10Sales10Market Research13Business Planning14Finance5Marketing5Social Media12Project Management2
+5 moreStrategic PlanningManagementLeadershipPersonal DevelopmentPublic Speaking

Languages English · Spanish

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Investments

Investor

Plerk

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Cristobal Ibarguen?
General Partner at Invariantes Fund
Where does Cristobal Ibarguen work?
Cristobal Ibarguen is Co-Founder, CEO at Vana.
What check size does Cristobal Ibarguen write?
Cristobal Ibarguen typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Cristobal Ibarguen invested in?
Investments tracked here include Plerk.
Where did Cristobal Ibarguen go to school?
Cristobal Ibarguen studied at Universidad Francisco Marroquín (Economics with minor in Entrepreneurship); Colegio Americano de Guatemala (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences).

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