Mauricio Cruz

Mauricio Cruz currently serves as a Scout at Vamos Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm operating within the broader technology investment ecosystem. Assuming this position in 2021, he is responsible for identifying emerging startup opportunities and supporting the firm's initial deal pipeline. Operating at the top of the venture funnel, Cruz evaluates prospective early-stage investments and provides foundational market research to assist the primary partnership team in their capital allocation decisions. His position requires continuous engagement with founders, regional accelerators, and other institutional investors to source high-potential companies before they reach traditional institutional funding rounds. By leveraging his network across the startup landscape, he helps the organization discover early-stage talent and emerging market trends. Cruz maintains a primary focus on expanding the firm's operational reach and facilitating initial introductions between promising entrepreneurs and Vamos Ventures.