Cheryl Campos
Founder of LaFamilia Foundation
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Work Experience
Cofounder & CEO
2023 - Current
LaFamilia Foundation is the largest global and curated community of Latine VCs (VCFamilia) and venture-backed founders (FounderFamilia). Community-first, we build educational programs and events including LP/GP roundtables, deal flow sharing, peer mentor groups, pitch competitions and more. We've partnered with the largest corporate partners such as AWS, JPMorgan, Pivotal Ventures, Google Ventures, Comcast etc and have represented the organization at the White House, the Vatican, the Capitol, and more.
Co-Founder
2021
VCFamilia is the largest Latinx community in venture, supporting over 550 vetted venture capitalists throughout their careers from breaking into venture to creating their own funds. VCF normalizes the Latinx experience while also providing the network, resources, and guidance to create more diverse checkwriters and fund managers. Backed by Pivotal Ventures, JPMorgan, AWS, SVB, Comcast, Samsung Next, Techstars, Google Cloud and more, VCF is committed to changing the venture ecosystem and the perception of Latinx investors to ensure collaboration and meaningful impact.
Investment Partner
2023
We've invested in 11 companies since the inception of the fund in April 2024. Pitch us at: www.nextwave.nyc Our investment team is backed by Flybridge and includes leaders from Republic, Chief, Casper, Flatiron School, Foursquare, Google, Major League Hacking, OpenAI, Snowflake, Squire. We are excited to invest in the next generation of founders building great companies in NYC.
Advisor
2022
Previously Head of Venture Growth and Partnerships. Instrumental in helping Republic reach unicorn status in 4 years. Joined 2018.
Republic Crypto offers a compliant and inclusive blockchain financing and investment platform for investors seeking high growth potential.
Venture Fellow
2019 - 2020
VC and community of Harvard alumni investors, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts. We raise capital from Harvard alumni and invest alumni-led startups. We are private, for profit, and not part of (but friendly with) Harvard.
The Yard Ventures is an investment firm with broad professional, investing, and entrepreneurial experience.
Analyst
2017 - 2018
• Screened and analyzed viable opportunities, tripling deal origination track record and resulting in invested capital focused on subordinated debt and equity • Focused on operational improvements and effective sourcing for minority and woman-owned business enterprises with greater than $1 million in EBITDA • Implemented standardization for new procedures and benchmarks for internal portfolio company evaluation through quarterly internal valuation reports, B-Lab assessments, and external presentation materials • Performed ad-hoc projects including a capital data engine for various parties, as well as the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief effort
Investment Banking Analyst
2015 - 2017
• Built securitized net cash flow model based on comprehensive management fee analysis for Taco Bell's $2.4 billion inaugural whole business securitization • Executed historic rental car upsized $1billion transaction during volatile market conditions for top player in the space • Assisted in securitization and balance sheet programs in consumer, residential mortgage, and esoteric asset classes • Performed loan level due diligence, collateral analysis, and cash flow modeling in conjunction with new debt issuances
Summer Analyst - Financial Institutions Group
2014 - 2014
• Expanded model, created presentations, and participated in client meetings for SIFMU capital planning analysis • Modeled merger and depository analysis as part of presentation for potential client target acquisition • Received an offer at the end of summer for full time position in the investment bank
Strategic Projects and Risk Analytics (SPARC) Intern
2013 - 2013
• Modeled financial statements and completed business finance seminar in weeklong Training the Street session • Generated market profiles and monitored portfolio leveraging SNL and federal databases • Selected as one of eight Student Ambassadors by the Partnership for Public Service to increase CFPB exposure on campus
Summer Advanced Portuguese Program
2012 - 2012
• Awarded David Tobey Research and Travel Cornerstone Fellowship to study Advanced Portuguese in six weeks • Attended Pontifical Universidade Católica (PUC) and participated in their student exchange community programs in Gavea
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2022 - 2024
A.B. cum laude in Economics
2011 - 2015