Mariana Donangelo

Mariana Donangelo joined Accel in 2011 and focuses on investments in software, internet, technology-enabled services, and digital media companies. She is also actively involved with Accel’s efforts in Brazil/Latin America. Mariana was a part of the team that led Accel’s investment in Despegar, Latin America’s leading online travel agency, and Baby.com.br, a Brazilian online retailer of baby products. Prior to joining Accel, Mariana was an Associate with Brazil-based Pátria Investimentos – a partner of Blackstone - in their Private Equity unit. At Pátria, she worked with portfolio companies in acquisitions, capital markets deals, and strategic planning. Before Pátria, Mariana worked in the risk management unit of BBM Bank in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mariana holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering and an MBA, both from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.