Richard Velazco

Richard Velazco is an Investor at Roo Partners based in Miami, Florida, where he focuses on the intersection of venture capital allocation and specialized executive search services. In his current capacity, he provides financial capital, strategic operational guidance, and targeted executive placements specifically tailored for early-stage and growth equity companies across the broader startup ecosystem. Velazco collaborates closely with key firm personnel, including Senior Associate Michael Fritz and Roseann Eff, to identify high-level leadership talent capable of driving sustainable business expansion. Roo Partners operates a distinct hybrid investment model that supports portfolio companies by simultaneously addressing their immediate funding requirements and their critical human capital needs during rapid scaling phases. Velazco currently focuses on leveraging his dual expertise in talent acquisition and venture investing to build robust, scalable executive management teams for emerging enterprises.