Join Young Professionals of the Americas for a virtual program featuring Kate Kiewel, vice president at Bicycle Capital. In conversation with YPA’s Steering Committee member Jorge Setoain, they will discuss the investment and capital raising forecast in LatAm and discuss her work highlighting and fostering a community of founders and investors in the region. Learn about Kate’s story and her extensive experience working for renowned venture capitals and moving on to start her own.
About Kate Kiewel:
Kate Kiewel is currently a vice president at Bicycle Capital, the largest growth equity fund dedicated to Latin America backed by prominent institutions like Mubadala Capital and Claure Group. Kate leverages her background across investing, fundraising, and operating.
Prior to her role at Bicycle Capital, Kate was the founder and CEO of Khora, a Mexico City-based platform focused on elevating innovation in Latin America through capital, talent, and mentorship. This venture underscores her deep understanding of the regional dynamics, global trends, and her ability to bridge the gap between global markets and Latin America.
Kate spent her early career at The Carlyle Group, 1776 Ventures, and a private single-family office. With a human-centered approach, she has cultivated a successful track record of investing in fintech, govtech, and enterprise startups, including notable early investments in companies such as Clair, The Guild Education, and MPower Financing.
Speakers:
- Kate Kiewel, Vice President at Bicycle Capital
- Jorge Setoain, Vice President, Tech Disruptors Vertical, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (moderator)
This conversation will be in English
