Investment Team Portfolio Manager

Sofia Vegarra

Sofia serves as a Portfolio Manager for TEDCOs Investment team, where she plays a key role in supporting the growth and success of early-stage companies in Maryland’s innovation ecosystem. With a strong foundation in venture capital and strategic investment, Sofia helps identify high-potential startups and provides them with the resources, guidance, and connections needed to scale and succeed in today’s competitive market.

Before joining TEDCO, Sofia gained valuable experience working with startups and VC firms in California and DC. She was a member of the Platform team at Bessemer Venture Partners, where she supported portfolio companies with talent and HR initiatives. Additionally, Sofia completed an investment fellowship with Revolution's Rise of the Rest, further expanding her expertise in startup ecosystems. More recently, Sofia started an angel network called 2nd Bloom, focused on supporting entrepreneurs starting businesses later in their careers.

Sofia earned her MBA from Georgetown University and is passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and driving economic growth in the DMV region. As a native to the area, she is committed to empowering entrepreneurs through mentorship, strategic growth support, and access to critical networks and funding opportunities.