#117 – Global funds looking for Latin American founders: a16z, Founders Fund, and Harlem Capital at Vamos Latam Summit

<p>Prominent global venture capital funds already have startups from Latin America on their radar, and founders should be prepared to attract these VCs. I know that first-hand, with <em>Andreessen Horowitz</em> being one of Latitud&apos;s investors.</p><p>To become closer to global firms, it&apos;s essential to understand their decision-making process. That&apos;s why we invited <b>Gabby Cazeau</b>, from Harlem Capital; <b>Gabriel Vasquez</b>, from a16z; and <b>Matias Van Thienen</b>, from Founders Fund, to talk about their investment strategies.</p><p>We&apos;ll share right now the chat these VCs had with <b>Fernanda Caloi</b>, director of Special Projects at Latitud. During the <b>Vamos Latam Summit</b>, our connections and knowledge flagship event, <em>they talked about</em>:</p><ul><li>The one piece of their personalities that allows these VCs to be great startup investors, and how to invest globally and specifically in Latin America;</li><li>What factor makes these VCs pay more attention to a startup, and what are some examples of outlier founders in their portfolios;</li><li>How the current market environment impacts their investment strategy, and what they expect from the Latin American startup ecosystem in the next decade.</li></ul><p>Hey, <a href='https://www.latitud.com/pt/programs/explore'>apply to be a fellow</a>, <a href='https://go.latitud.com/'>open your startup</a> or <a href='https://updates.latitud.com/newsletter'>sign up for our newsletter</a>.<br/>Follow us on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/school/latitudlatam'>Linkedin</a> / <a href='https://twitter.com/latitudlatam'>Twitter</a> / <a href='https://www.instagram.com/latitudlatam'>Instagram</a> / <a href='https://www.latitud.com/en/podcast'>Podcast</a>. </p>