Ganas Ventures

Ganas Ventures is a leading Latina-led VC fund investing in early-stage startups across the US and Latin America. Rooted in community, we back founders with bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the relentless determination—"ganas"—to succeed. Recognized by TechCrunch and Forbes, we’re redefining venture capital by championing underestimated founders and driving outsized returns.Our General Partner, Lolita Taub, is a force in the VC world. With 17+ years in Silicon Valley, she's invested in +100 startups, driven +$70M in tech sales, and seen multiple exits. As the daughter of immigrants, Lolita’s journey fuels her passion for equity and innovation. Named on the For(bes) Culture 50 List and honored by LAVCA as a top VC, Lolita has also created transformative tools like the Startup-Investor Matching Tool and a widely followed newsletter connecting founders, funders, and allies.Beyond funding, Ganas offers a vibrant community of +86K members, +70 LPs, and +100 deal partners ready to support founders. We’re here to help founders transform bold ideas into groundbreaking companies—con ganas.