Lorena Suarez
InvestorManaging Partner at Alaya Capital
Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Writes $500K – $1M checks
About
Lorena Suarez combines nearly two decades' operator experience in Latin America's internet ecosystem (since 2005) with leadership in VC policy as former ARCAP president and advocates increasing women's investor participation.
Invests in
AgTechFintechFoodTechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Experience
- ALAYA CAPITALManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentBuenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Grupo SupervielleVenture Capital Managercurrent2018 — present
- Wayra ArgentinaCountry Manager Wayra Argentinacurrent2014 — present
- Wayra ArgentinaBusiness Development Manager2012 — 2014Argentina
- ARCAP (Asociación Argentina de Capital Privado, Emprendedor y Semilla)President2022
- TelefonicaHead of broadband investment and economic analysis2011 — 2012Argentina
- TelefonicaSenior Analyst at commercial and communication internet strategy2007 — 2011Argentina
- TelefonicaYoung professional at strategic business developement2005 — 2007
- Universidad de Buenos AiresAssistant teacher2004 — 2005
- Centro de Métodos Cuantitativos Aplicados CMA-UBAResearch group2004 — 2005
- Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Seguridad SocialResearch MTSS-BID Estudios Estratégicos2005
- LIC. PHILLIP SLEZAK - Oxford UniversityResearch assistant2004 — 2005
- FUNDES-CEPAL-UNGSResearch: "Argentinian SMEs´ demand for financing"2003
Skills & more
Strategy71Strategic Planning16Management45Leadership11Analysis8Strategic Partnerships29Telecommunications21Mobile Devices12Start-ups58Business Strategy61Business Development37Spanish15
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ValuationEntrepreneurshipProject PlanningMarketing StrategyBusiness PlanningProject ManagementCorporate FinanceFinanceCompetitive AnalysisPitch DevelopmentEconomicsFrom Lorena's professional profile.
Colleagues at Alaya Capital
Bruno Pérez Celio
Venture Partner at Alaya Capital
Carlos Baradello
Investor at Alaya Capital
Eugenio Selle
Controller at Alaya Capital
Gabriel Allasia
Presidente at ADDventure
Giuliana Bonaparte
CFO at Alaya Capital
Josh Ferrufino
Venture Partner at Alaya Capital
Juan Manuel Giner
Partner at Alaya Capital
Juan Sebastián Valderrama
Analyst at Alaya Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lorena Suarez?
- Lorena Suarez combines nearly two decades' operator experience in Latin America's internet ecosystem (since 2005) with leadership in VC policy as former ARCAP president and advocates increasing women's investor participation.
- Where does Lorena Suarez work?
- Lorena Suarez is Managing Partner at Alaya Capital.
- What does Lorena Suarez invest in?
- Lorena Suarez invests in AgTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- What check size does Lorena Suarez write?
- Lorena Suarez typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- Where did Lorena Suarez go to school?
- Lorena Suarez studied at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (Master in Business Administration (MBA)); Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires' (Post graduate course, Business Administration and Management); University of Buenos Aires (Bachelor in Economy).
Same school
Also attended Universidad Torcuato Di Tella56
Nicolas PustilnickEntrepreneur in Residence at FJ LabsChung Hei SingBoard Member at Maryland TEDCONico BerardiGeneral Partner at ANIMO VenturesBrian AkinSenior Associate at DFJVeronica IzaguirreLegal at NXTPLupe AugierOperations at How Women Invest
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Also attended Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires'35
Veronica IzaguirreLegal at NXTPPato JutardCo-founder & General Partner at Newtopia VCRod MalloInvestor at Outsized VenturesGabriela RuggeriManaging Partner at Kamay VenturesLaura PradoPrincipal at Kamay VenturesGuido AberastainInnovation Manager at Kamay Ventures
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Also attended University of Buenos Aires93
Arturo LitvinHead of Global Portfolio Development at Intel CapitalJonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire VenturesCameron McLainBuilding things that endure, and living fully along the way.Marta CruzCo-Founder and Managing Partner of NXTP VenturesEduardo RazzettiChief Financial Officer at NXTPAgustina ChaarAccounting and Treasury Analyst at NXTP
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Shared employers
Also worked at ARCAP (Asociación Argentina de Capital Privado, Emprendedor y Semilla)10
Ariel ArrietaGeneral Partner at NXTPMarta CruzCo-Founder and Managing Partner of NXTP VenturesAgustín RotondoInvestor at MatterScale VenturesMariano MayerCo-founder & Managing Partner at Newtopia VCDiego González BravoPartner & Cofounder at Draper CygnusSusana Garcia-RoblesManaging Partner at Capria Ventures
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Also worked at Telefonica54
Borja BreñaPartner at Nauta CapitalJennifer VanciniFounding General Partner at Mighty CapitalRossana PalaciosPrincipal at Mighty CapitalAgustín RotondoInvestor at MatterScale VenturesAlberto GómezInvestor at Adara VenturesCarlos DomingoFounder & General Partner at SPiCE VC
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Also worked at Universidad de Buenos Aires9
John NewkirkAnalyst at Kamay VenturesDiego González BravoPartner & Cofounder at Draper CygnusMaría RennerGeneral Partner at GRIDXJulian DraultPartner at SquadS VenturesLucas PatanoHead of Innovation at BICECORP VenturesLisandro BrilManaging Partner at Oikos Ventures
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