Fundraising Fox

Ignacio Peña

Investor

Managing Partner at AIR Capital

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Writes $50K – $1.5M checks · typically $200K

Experience

AIR CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2021 — present
Surfing TsunamisFounder & CEOcurrent2011 — presentBuenos Aires, Argentina
Singularity UniversityFaculty - Expertcurrent2017 — presentMountain View, California
Open Space - The Youth Space ProgramFounder and Executive Chairmancurrent2019 — presentBuenos Aires, Argentina
The Wharton SchoolLecturer2016 — 2021Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Boston Consulting GroupPartner and Managing Director1998 — 2010Sao Paulo
Booz Allen HamiltonConsultant1994 — 1996

Skills & more

Business Strategy17Start-ups13Management Consulting6Strategy24Entrepreneurship11Strategic Planning5Management3Corporate Development2Consulting7Mergers & Acquisitions6Business Planning6Business Development4

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Marketing StrategyLeadership

From Ignacio's professional profile.

Deals · 58

AmmobiaSolo GP

via AIR Capital · filed Feb 2026

Inner CosmosSolo GP

via AIR Capital · filed Nov 2024

Fork & GoodSolo GP

via AIR Capital · filed Jan 2019

AntarkaSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Aptos OrbitalSolo GP

via AIR Capital

ArcomedlabSolo GP

via AIR Capital

ArgentagSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Argo SpaceSolo GP

via AIR Capital

AyuvantSolo GP

via AIR Capital

BeeflowSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Bio OrbitSolo GP

via AIR Capital

BioeutecticsSolo GP

via AIR Capital

BlerifySolo GP

via AIR Capital

Branch EnergySolo GP

via AIR Capital

CaliceSolo GP

via AIR Capital

CellRepSolo GP

via AIR Capital

CellvaSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Dogma BiotechSolo GP

via AIR Capital

EggSolo GP

via AIR Capital

EpiliquidSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Ergo FoodsSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Ethos Space ResourcesSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Feed VaxSolo GP

via AIR Capital

GigablueSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Giraffe BioSolo GP

via AIR Capital

GlycoxSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Lemon CashSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Menta TicketsSolo GP

via AIR Capital

MomentumtxSolo GP

via AIR Capital

NODI EnergySolo GP

via AIR Capital

Novo SpaceSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Onco PrecisionSolo GP

via AIR Capital

OncoliqSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Open WaterSolo GP

via AIR Capital

OutpostSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Puna BioSolo GP

via AIR Capital

q99Solo GP

via AIR Capital

Satellites On FireSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Semion BioSolo GP

via AIR Capital

SkyloomSolo GP

via AIR Capital

StämmSolo GP

via AIR Capital

SylvarumSolo GP

via AIR Capital

The CellcoSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Tissue DynamicsSolo GP

via AIR Capital

CellCoSolo GP

via AIR Capital

DONE PROPERLYSolo GP

via AIR Capital

EthosSolo GP

via AIR Capital

LaurusSolo GP

via AIR Capital

LaurusagSolo GP

via AIR Capital

LemonSolo GP

via AIR Capital

metaBIXSolo GP

via AIR Capital

MetaBIX BiotechSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Momentum TherapeuticsSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Morpho AISolo GP

via AIR Capital

MorphoAISolo GP

via AIR Capital

Power MatrixSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Space AlmaSolo GP

via AIR Capital

Starlight VenturesSolo GP

via AIR Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ignacio Peña?: Founder and Managing Partner at AIR Capital
Where does Ignacio Peña work?: Ignacio Peña is Managing Partner at AIR Capital.
What check size does Ignacio Peña write?: Ignacio Peña typically writes checks of $50K – $1.5M.
Where did Ignacio Peña go to school?: Ignacio Peña studied at The Wharton School (MBA); University of Pennsylvania (MA, International Studies (Lauder Program)); Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires' (Licenciado (Bachelor of Science), Economics).

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Also attended The Wharton School2,000

Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square Ventures Sarah GuoFounder & General Partner of Conviction Josh KopelmanFounder and Partner at First Round Capital Aydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at Felicis Kunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan Capital Jack AbrahamFounder, CEO & Managing Partner of Atomic

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Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,078

Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal Foundation Kunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan Capital Dasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychology Nancy WangInvestor at Felicis Ventures Leah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray Ventures Eghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC Partners

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Also attended Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires'54

Martina ValottaInvestor at Riverwood Capital Veronica IzaguirreLegal at NXTP Pato JutardCo-founder & General Partner at Newtopia VC Agustina CianciarulloManager, Entrepreneur Experience at Endeavor Catalyst Rod MalloInvestor at Outsized Ventures Elizabeth FosterAssociate at Blue Delta Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Singularity University58

Marco DeMirozGeneral Partner & Co-founder at The Venture Reality Fund Lindsey YeePrincipal at Starbridge Venture Capital Llc Matthew Le MerleManaging Partner & CEO at Blockchain Coinvestors Peter DiamandisPhysician, entrepreneur, and futurist inspiring leaders to think exponentially and create a future of abundance Kris VerburghPartner & Head of Science at BOLD Longevity Patricia Chin-SweeneyVenture Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures

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Also worked at The Wharton School175

Sarah GuoFounder & General Partner of Conviction Wesley BarrowPartner at Correlation Ventures Andrew WilsonPartner, Legal at Lux Capital Micherice TaoInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Eric ShanAssociate at 7wire Ventures Eric HeilManaging Partner at Medical Excellence Capital

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Also worked at The Boston Consulting Group1,177

David SzeAdvisory Partner at Greylock Cristina JunqueiraCo-founder of Nubank Dave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN Capital Rasmus AreskougInvestor at DN Capital Riccardo MontiOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures

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Also worked at Booz Allen Hamilton182

Neeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery Ventures Cristina JunqueiraCo-founder of Nubank Rohan BhargavaInvestor at 8VC Jack AleksanyanDirector at Marlin Equity Partners Liam DonohueInvestor at .406 Ventures Trip HoferVenture Partner at .406 Ventures

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