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Alejandra Martinez

Alejandra Martinez

Partner·Foundation Capital

New York, New York, United States

Bio

Professional summary

Alejandra Martinez is a Partner at Foundation Capital investing in crypto and Latin American startups in fintech and enterprise. Her Foundation bio says she previously worked at Rucker Park Capital and Room40 Ventures and co-founded Tarasa Collective, a female angel group focused on increasing women's representation across cap tables and founding teams in Latin America. Venture Capital Journal reported that she led Foundation's investment in a stealth crypto startup and its participation in DoubleZero Foundation's token funding round.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

DoubleZero Foundation

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

  • Foundation CapitalPartner2023 – Present
  • Tarasa CollectiveCo-Founder2022 – Present
  • Room40 VenturesInvestor2021 – 2023
  • Rucker Park CapitalInvestor
  • DeloitteStrategy Consultant2018 – 2019
  • DeloitteStrategy & Operations Business Analyst2016 – 2018

Education

  • Harvard Business SchoolMBA
  • Cornell UniversityBachelor of Architecture

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