Sep 30, 2021
A VCFamilia member, Leandro Bedolla is a VC at M25 in Chicago,
the most active Pre-Seed and Seed stage firm investing in
Midwest-based startups across most industries (14 states, 117
companies). He sources and meets with founders, conducts analysis
and due diligence, supports portfolio companies and firm
operations, and initiatives including MidwestStartups.com and the
Midwest Startup City Rankings. Additionally, Leandro volunteers
with LatinxVC co-leading the Breaking into VC Fellowship,
VCFamilia, mentors for Techstars and NVCA/Venture Forward’s VC
University, and was recognized by HBCUvc as a 2021 Emerging Venture
Leader.
Previously, Leandro was an associate for the Techstars Anywhere
accelerator, Tech Coast Angels’ volunteer analyst program, and
built up Startup San Diego’s ecosystem as MD of sponsorships and a
lead organizer for San Diego Startup Week. He graduated from
Valparaiso University, grew up in Illinois, and is originally from
Central Mexico.