OUR INVESTMENTS
We carefully select each company we invest into. If you’re an entrepreneur just looking for a check, we may not be the best fit. If you’re looking for a real partnership, let’s talk.
MEET THE TEAM
“Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world.” – Margaret Mead
She probably didn’t write that about us, but it’s the core of our team.
Carlos VacaGuzman
CEO and Managing Partner
Carlos has managed over 50,000 hours of technology implementations for organizations of all sizes across multiple industries. This gives him a unique understandings of how successful businesses work. Carlos combines that knowledge with capital to support organizations he’s truly passionate about.
Michelle VacaGuzman
Managing Partner
Michelle brings years of Human Resources experience to the VacaGuzman Ventures team. Her perspectives help keep the human element of a company in the equation as the team decides on which organizations whty will invest into. Michelle works closely with Carlos as a husband and wife team to back companies they both care about.
Santiago VacaGuzman
Investment Analyist
Santiago is passionate about analyzing information and using it to help organizations solve today’s real problems. He joins VacaGuzman Ventures with years of experience as an analyst at Goldman Sachs, Anheuser-Busch, and RBDC. Santiago supports portfolio companies by providing guidance through data.
“One hard lesson I’ve had to learn as an entrepreneur is that bad investors can break you. Carlos, Michelle, and Santi are not bad investors, they are your partners. Carlos is the one investor I truly could call at 2am and I know he’d pick up.”
-Paul Shin, CEO of Realest
DON’T BE SHY!
We are passionate about helping entrepreneurs, visionaries, and dreamers by building real relationships and offering fair deals. If you have a great idea, don’t hesitate to reach out.