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(2014 - 2014)
(2006 - 2011)
2023
2021
2021
VCFamilia is the largest Latinx community in venture, supporting over 460 vetted venture capitalists throughout their careers from breaking into venture to creating their own funds. VCF normalizes the Latinx experience while also providing the network, resources, and guidance to create more diverse checkwriters and fund managers. Backed by AWS, SVB, Comcast, Samsung Next, Techstars, and more, VCF is committed to changing the venture ecosystem and the perception of Latinx investors to ensure collaboration and meaningful impact.
2020
The Community Fund is a $5 million early-stage fund that invests in community-driven companies through an investment partner team. We believe that companies with community at the center of all that they do will become unicorns and produce outsized returns.
2018 - 2022
2020 - 2022
2020 - 2020
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2019
2018 - 2019
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
We are a Venture Capital firm and community of Harvard alumni investors, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts. We raise capital from Harvard alumni and invest alumni-led startups. We are private, for profit, and not part of (but friendly with) Harvard. Every year, we build a portfolio of 15-25 companies spanning industry, stage and geography. We co-invest alongside top-tier venture capital and private equity lead investors. We are an experienced, diverse community of over 15,000 alumni with different backgrounds and reasons for joining. If you are a Harvard alum interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital, let's connect. Reach out at cheryl@theyardventures.com
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018
• Screened and analyzed viable opportunities, tripling deal origination track record and resulting in invested capital focused on subordinated debt and equity • Focused on operational improvements and effective sourcing for minority and woman-owned business enterprises with greater than $1 million in EBITDA • Implemented standardization for new procedures and benchmarks for internal portfolio company evaluation through quarterly internal valuation reports, B-Lab assessments, and external presentation materials • Performed ad-hoc projects including a capital data engine for various parties, as well as the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief effort
2015 - 2017
2015 - 2017
• Built securitized net cash flow model based on comprehensive management fee analysis for Taco Bell's $2.4 billion inaugural whole business securitization • Executed historic rental car upsized $1billion transaction during volatile market conditions for top player in the space • Assisted in securitization and balance sheet programs in consumer, residential mortgage, and esoteric asset classes • Performed loan level due diligence, collateral analysis, and cash flow modeling in conjunction with new debt issuances
2014 - 2014
2014 - 2014
• Expanded model, created presentations, and participated in client meetings for SIFMU capital planning analysis • Modeled merger and depository analysis as part of presentation for potential client target acquisition • Received an offer at the end of summer for full time position in the investment bank
2013 - 2013
2013 - 2013
• Modeled financial statements and completed business finance seminar in weeklong Training the Street session • Generated market profiles and monitored portfolio leveraging SNL and federal databases • Selected as one of eight Student Ambassadors by the Partnership for Public Service to increase CFPB exposure on campus
2012 - 2012
2012 - 2012
• Awarded David Tobey Research and Travel Cornerstone Fellowship to study Advanced Portuguese in six weeks • Attended Pontifical Universidade Católica (PUC) and participated in their student exchange community programs in Gavea