La Plata V.1: The Latino Guide to Raising Venture Capital💰

I'm Gustavo Casas and I'm all about community. If we've met, you know that I get lucky by doing just one thing: connecting people.

La Plaza found immediate success, with nearly 100 Latinos braving the storm. One common request was: Who's hiring?

So we listened and decided to bring to life El Mercado, focusing on that need. Recruiters will be present in small groups.

Following Las Chingonas, the question arose: Where do we meet investors?

Introducing: La Plata 💰

We want to solve that problem for Latinos who are ready to move beyond corporate life and have ideas that could be the next Uber.

Our Intention: [Help Latinos Fundraise]

Getting in front of investors is about one thing: access. The difference between closing capital from a cold DM vs. a warm intro is significant.

What to Expect: [Drinks & Panel]

Enjoy glass cokes, Jarritos, and Pacifico's.

Panelists:

• Carlos C: Investor @ Hydepark VP with $300M+ AUM
• Gustavo C: Helped raise a $11.5M Series A

Who to Thank: [Our Partners 🤝🏽]

• Fabrik - Membership-based social spaces designed for community builders & those looking to connect with like-minded people.
• RosaTech - Chicago-based Latina-owned creative branding agency, specializing in startups.
• Procyon Services - Helping organizations enhance support systems and tackle obstacles.
• Techqueria - A nonprofit serving the largest global community of Latiné professionals in tech.

Our Ask: ["No llegues con manos vacías" - mom]

Invite one Latino who inspires or motivates you. If you're fortunate enough to have more, feel free to bring them along.

Donation: To families impacted by ICE raids.

Details:

📅 Date: Monday, 3rd of August (1st Mon of the Month)
⏰ Time: Starts at 5:30 PM, please be on time.
🎟️ Capacity: Registration required (must be approved).

Past attendees have included venture-backed startups, leading Chicago VCs, partners at top firms, and LPs representing over $500B in AUM in Chicago & $650B+ in NYC.

Location: Fabrik Chicago, 440 N Wells St Suite 630, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Register here: Luma