Nico Stainfeld
Partner·Foundation Capital
Bio
Professional summary
Nico Stainfeld is a Partner at Foundation Capital focused globally on AI, fintech, and crypto. He began his career at Foundation, later worked with Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Latin America team advising technology companies on M&A and fintech, and then invested at Citi Ventures and General Atlantic. His experience spans public markets, growth equity, corporate venture capital, and early-stage investments.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Foundation CapitalPartnerPresent
- General AtlanticInvestment Professional, Fintech Team
- Citi VenturesInvestor
- Bank of America Merrill LynchLatin America Technology Investment Banking
- Foundation CapitalInvestment Professional
Education
- Stanford UniversityB.S. in Management Science & Engineering
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