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Ainhoa Maiz

Principal at Section 32

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Ainhoa Maiz is a Venture Capitalist based in San Francisco, specializing in financing B2B SaaS startups and has made significant investments in companies like Pomelo and Ecomedes. With a background in economics and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Ainhoa currently serves as a Senior Principal at Section 32 and is a Kauffman Fellow (Class 27), bringing expertise in financial analysis, data analysis, and financial modeling to her work in the venture capital industry.

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.

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