Ainhoa Maiz
Principal at Section 32
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Senior Principal
2022 - Current
Founded by Bill Maris, S32 is a multi-stage VC fund that invests at the frontiers of technology. At S32, I focus on early/growth stage enterprise technology deals spanning applied AI/ML, fintech and cybersecurity.
S32 is a venture capital firm focusing on technology and healthcare investments.
Fellow (Class 27)
2022
The Kauffman Fellows Program identifies and develops global leaders in VC. With 800+ Fellows across 65 countries, Kauffman Fellows is the largest network of VCs and innovation leaders in the world. The network represents over $290B AUM, has collectively raised over $790B in capital and is responsible for over $8.5T in exits to LPs.
Co-investment VC firm supporting the mission of the Kauffman Fellows
Board Observer
2023
Investor
2023
Scale AI provides a data-oriented platform that assists in the development of AI applications.
Raised $2,602,620,000.00 from WCM Investment Management, Meta, Wellington Management, Y Combinator, Intel Capital, DFJ Growth, NVIDIA, Nat Friedman, Thrive Capital and Qualcomm Ventures.
Investor
2022
Investor
2022
Board Observer
2022
Senior Associate
2019 - 2022
M12 is a financially-driven VC fund that invests in Series A-B enterprise (B2B) software companies with a focus on applied AI/ML, business productivity, infrastructure and cybersecurity.
M12 is the venture capital arm of Microsoft that invests in early-stage companies.
Board Member
2021 - 2022
Pod Foods is a logistics and technology enabled B2B marketplace, connecting brands directly with retailers.
Raised $18,567,813.00 from Moment Ventures, Barrel Ventures, XFactor Ventures, Unshackled Ventures, Relish Works, K2 Global, Function Investments, XRC Ventures, M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund and Graphene Ventures.
Board Observer
2021 - 2022
Ecomedes is a SaaS platform that helps manufacturers, designers, builders, and building owners save time and money.
Raised $5,950,000.00 from Hometeam Ventures, Hamilton Ventures, 2 | Twelve, Mission Innovation Network, M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund, PivotNorth Capital, Saint-Gobain NOVA, PivotNorth Capital and Saint-Gobain NOVA.