Leĝa merges with Imery Urdaneta in Venezuela

About nacho

Nacho Imery is an MBA entrepreneur, corporate and international tax attorney, podcast host and public speaker, based in New York City. He is recognized as a trusted advisor to single-family offices, venture capital fund managers, and successful startups.

Clients visit with Nacho to protect their assets, design and implement wealth planning solutions, scale businesses globally with optimal corporate and tax structures, launch and manage private investment funds in the U.S., attract investors and hunt investment opportunities, implement open innovation strategies, and coordinate M&A transactions.

Nacho's experience includes co-founding, managing, merging and exiting a law firm in Venezuela, as well as startups in Venezuela and Chile, accelerated by Wayra and Startup Chile, and leading the corporate and tax department of a top-tier law firm ranked by Chambers & Partners in Venezuela. In the U.S., he was the Director of Business Development at Amicorp Miami and JTC Group New York, where he spearheaded the creation and implementation of comprehensive sales strategies for trust, fund administration, and corporate services in the Americas.

Nacho provides independent consulting services and hosts the Startup Mentoring & Venturing Podcast, where he engages with venture capital fund managers, startup founders, and executive leaders of single-family offices. He also writes the Nacho's Blog, delivering insightful content tailored to the same audience he interviews on his podcast.

In addition to his consulting, media and speaking endeavors, Nacho is the founder of Nacho’s eLearning Academy, a global eLearning platform that empowers entrepreneurs, venture capital fund managers, and family office leaders through experiential, on-demand programs focused on innovation, investment, and business growth.

The Academy debuted with the "Startup Mastery. From Vision to Scalable Success", an immersive program designed to help Ibero-American founders build scalable and profitable startups. Upcoming programs will expand this hands-on learning model to the venture capital and family office ecosystem, inspiring the next generation of leaders shaping the future of entrepreneurship and private investment across the Americas.

Nacho was a magister law professor at UNIMET and IESA in Venezuela. He holds an MBA from Hult, an LLM from Duke Law, and a JD from UCAB Law.

Acomplishments

· Founder of Nacho Imery Consulting

· Founder & Host of the Startup Mentoring & Venturing PODCAST

· Founder of Nacho's eLearning Academy

· Academic Director UCAB-CIAP International Center for Professional Development

· Academic Director Asuntos Digitales eLearning Academy

· Director Business Development JTC Group New York

· Director Business Development Amicorp Group Miami

· Co-founded, managed, scaled, and successfully exited Imery Urdaneta, a top-ranked full-service law firm in Venezuela recognized by Chambers & Partners. Before relocating to the U.S., led the firm's strategic merger with LEGA Law, ensuring a seamless transition and long-term continuity,

· Founded and served as CEO of Tumotorizado.com in Venezuela and Zhipcode.com in Chile, pioneering Uber-like same-day delivery services in Latam. Both startups gained recognition and secured investment from Wayra and Startup Chile, two of Latam’s leading accelerators.

· TEDx Speaker Re-writing the Venezuelan identity.

· Former Law Magister professor at UNIMET and IESA

· Mentor The Founder Institute

- Mentor Pygma

Education

UCAB Law School - Attorney

DUKE Law School - LL.M Law

HULT Business School - MBA

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areas of Service

HNWI Advisory

Family Office Advisory & Venturing

Startup Advisory

Family Office Advisory & Venturing

Open Innovation & CVC

Digital Transformation

Open Innovation & CVC

Digital Transformation

Corporate Services

Digital Transformation

Fund Setup & Admin

Incubator Setup & Monitoring

eLearning and Legal Tech

Incubator Setup & Monitoring

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Cost-efficient FX solutions

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Cost-efficient FX solutions

Life Insurance

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Cost-efficient FX solutions

work style

I listen

As an attorney entrepreneur, mentor and trusted advisor I like to listen carefully. This allows me to understand your needs, identify opportunities and add value.

I help

I like to build long and meaningful relationships. As your trusted advisor and advisor of your family office, VC fund or startup I will empathetically help you prioritize your needs and design a roadmap to achieve your personal and business goals.

I deliver

I like to teamwork to deliver results. I will work with you, your team and my strategic partners to help you achieve massive results. You will have direct Whatsapp access to me at all times.

Testimonials

Abdi Shayesteh, CEO @ Altaclaro.com

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

It’s been a real pleasure working with Marcel. He has a rare combination of skills that cross between entrepreneurship, law, and business strategy, combined with massive experience in the fields of wealth planning, venture capital and startup structuring. Best of all he has a passion for what he does which adds super fuel to any of his endeavors. Marcel’s strategic advice has been very helpful to me and my legal experiential eLearning startup in expanding into (and navigating) the Latin American market. I highly recommend working with Marcel in any capacity. He's a true partner in every sense.

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

I had the fortune of working with Marcel in the areas of wealth planning and management, capital preservation and entrepreneurship. Marcel is a dynamic individual with creative ideas for any business project you may have. His enthusiasm is really contagious and he will take any individual or entity to the next level of success. He is also well connected with top venture capital players in Latam.

John Ruiz, Partner @ EY

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

Lin Giralt, Director @ Lamda Consulting

Marcel has been one of the most influencing mentors I had in my career; he was my professor in the Master on Tax Management. During such time, Marcel stood out among his colleagues as he undertook his responsibilities in a very professional manner and his classes were prepared to be easily understood, so that students learned the logics behind the tax theories, family enterprise and startup structuring, venture capital and wealth planning. He is an extremely documented, enthusiast, proactive and inspiring professor, who knows how to bring out the best out of the students. He is one of the best professors I have had in my entire career.

Lin Giralt, Director @ Lamda Consulting

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

Lin Giralt, Director @ Lamda Consulting

Marcel has been my 1) friend, 2) attorney, 3) client, 4) alumni group-mate, 5) golf Buddy, 6) financial protector and comrade in arms for 20 or more years. He has impressed me across all these categories for a few basic attributes that simply make him a superb person, professional and friend: impecable honesty, great intellect, deep curiosity, strong drive to know and understand, a fine sense of humor and a fun, convivial and 'get along' personality. He has added enormous value to the various cases/assignments/activities we have shared over these decades. Apart from being a stupendous attorney expert in international taxation, wealth planning, venture capital and startup structuring, I have been aware of his numerous entrepreneurial activities over the years, all of which he has tackled with energy, enthusiasm and total dedication. He knows that to build a business you not only need strategy, you need - above all - a team. His broad vision includes the business aspect as well as the more difficult team building dimension. Whether in a professional or personal capacity, Marcel is a great colleague or companion. Cannot recommend too highly! Miss him terribly.

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

I had the opportunity to teamwork and supervise Marcel´s work as Country Manager Chile of startup incubator TELEFÓNICA OPEN FUTURE_ / Wayra Chile. Wayra invested venture capital and accelerated Tumotorizado.com in Venezuela and provided support in the launching of Zhipcode.com in Chile. Marcel is an excellent technology-oriented entrepreneur with strong agile IT project management and startup structuring skills. He successfully launched technological startups in his home country Venezuela and also in Chile. He is a great team leader, always accessible, very empathic, hardworking and a great developer of relationships. Marcel´s legal background and professional experience are fundamental and one of his competitive advantages as an entrepreneur and project manager. He is persistent and very creative when tacking the typical hurdles of operating a startup. I highly recommend Marcel. Without any doubt, he would be a pivotal asset to any high performing team.

Angel Mendes, Director @ Mercadolibre

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

I had the opportunity to work with Marcel as Senior MarketPlace Manager of Mercadolibre Venezuela. He is an incredibly organized person with top notch marketing, management and interpersonal skills. He has excellent knowledge of the internet industry given his experience in his own express delivery startup called Tumotorizado.com. He is one of those persons who you love to discuss things with because no matter how opposite your positions may be, its always a pleasure to brainstorm with him because his creativity always produces interesting results. This ability alone translates into great management and team building. His ability to listen and value your input is one of his strengths. He is pragmatical and a very quick learner, which gives him the skills to adjust to any circumstances. He has successfully managed projects during good times and bad times. He is a thorough professional with a brilliant career, consequence of his professional skills in international taxation, startup structuring, venture capital and wealth planning. One of the things I admire most is his focus and ability to deliver, no matter how busy he is. He was very good at finding solutions even in complicated uncharted waters. He used his relationships very effectively to achieve the objectives. Marcel will add value to any high performance team.

Elisabeth Eljuri, Negotiator and Strategic Advisor, Independent Arbitrator and Energy Consultant

I have been friend of Marcel since Law School and also had the opportunity to work with him at an international law firm in Venezuela for several years in corporate and tax matters. We both had the same extraordinary legal mentor. I have followed his successful career as a top ranked corporate tax, family business, startup structuring and wealth planning attorney, and also as a serial entrepreneur, well connected in the venture capital space. He cofounded and scaled with his partners a top ranked full-service law firm in Venezuela and has also ventured into the digital economy founding startups that have received the support of top incubators in LatAm. Marcel is an outgoing intelligent person, honest, hardworking, very creative and has a knack for getting things done well and on time. He delivers results when engaged in his legal professional capacity. When mentoring or advising startups in a more permanent fashion, he connects with its founders as one more member of the team with a hands-on approach. He is very generous sharing his knowledge and experience. When acting as leader of his startup teams he likes to train, delegate and celebrate team successes. He connects very well with his clients, colleagues and teammates. As a startup mentor and advisor to startups, corporations and family offices, I am sure he will add a lot of value to those who decide to work with him. It has been a pleasure to work with and follow Marcel’s professional and entrepreneurial carrier. I wish him success in all his ventures.

Pedro Piñango, CEO @ Talpor Solutions

Elisabeth Eljuri, Negotiator and Strategic Advisor, Independent Arbitrator and Energy Consultant

I worked with Marcel as an outside IT service provider for several years. I was responsible for supervising Talpor´s IT team in charge of developing the IT platform for his startups Tumotorizado.com and Zhipcode.com. I found working with Marcel consistently rewarding, since he persistently tackled all challenges to put in motion his last mile messenger app in Venezuela and Chile with dedication, creativity and a smile. In addition, his interpersonal skills are exemplary and appreciated by everyone who works with him. Besides being a great learning opportunity to work with, Marcel is a take-charge and very persistent person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. He was successful putting in motion 2 startups in very difirent and difficult environments: Venezuela with the highest inflation rate of the world and Chile, a very competitive market, by developing strategies that have resulted in constant growth. Marcel was also extraordinarily helpful in all areas of his companies with a great lidership and empathic approach. In addition to writing and communicating effectively, Marcel has lots of experience in the areas of startup structuring, venture capital and wealth planning, and outperforms in sales meetings and conferences as a public speaker inspiring and motivating the audiences. He can be trusted to deliver a completed project on schedule and within budget. I highly recommend Marcel. He is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization. Today Marcel advices Talpor in strategy and business development.

NACHO'S PODCAST

Welcome the "Startup Mentoring & Venturing" Podcast, where I interview top players in the single-family office, venture, and startup ecosystem. This podcast is your gateway to the insights and strategies of industry titans, including single-family office managers, elite VC fund managers, and trailblazing entrepreneurs.

Dive into a sea of knowledge as we explore the keys to successful entrepreneurship, uncover the secrets to identifying and investing in the most promising startups in Hispanic America, and celebrate the masterminds behind the region's most successful venture capital funds.

Each episode of #NachoTalks is a treasure trove of wisdom, designed to equip you with actionable advice and inspiration. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an investor, or simply passionate about the startup ecosystem, this podcast will help you navigate the fascinating waters of alternative investing and launching and scaling a startup.

Join us on this exhilarating journey. Visit the podcast page, tune in to the enlightening episodes, and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Let's shape the future of entrepreneurship and venture capital together.

#StrongerTogether #Trusted Advisor

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NACHO'S talks

Welcome to Nacho's Talks, where my passion for learning, sharing knowledge, and community-building takes center stage.

Through webinars, podcasts, and in-person panel recordings, I share my experience and bring together the experiences of top industry players, fostering an environment that adds immense value to single family office managers, venture capital fund managers, and startup co-founders across the Americas.

From single family office hot topics to VC fund management, corporate venture strategies, entrepreneurship, and the impact of digital transformation, my talks cover a wide spectrum of insightful topics, promoting growth and collaboration within the industry. Let’s work, learn, and grow together.

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NACHO'S ACADEMY

Nacho’s eLearning Academy is more than just an e-learning platform — it’s a launchpad for visionaries. This school equips startup founders, VC fund managers, and high-net-worth individuals with the tools they need to lead, scale, invest, and transform.

Courses combine experiential learning with real-world insights from industry experts, offering flexible learning paths that adapt to your journey — whether you’re raising capital, building a fund, or protecting generational wealth.

From startup finance and AI-driven innovation to family office governance and venture investing, Nacho’s Academy covers what traditional education leaves behind.

Join a global community of leaders who believe in learning with purpose, building with strategy, and growing with impact.

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NACHO'S book

Tips for partnering without giving up shares or worrying about VAT

Are you thinking of starting a business or scaling it with the help of a new partner? Do you have a great idea that solves a problem and want to start your own company or a technology startup? Do you want to build a high-performance team and invite other founders to become partners, but you don't want to give a priori shares of your company's equity to your new partners? One option you could explore is entering into a joint venture agreement to slow dance with your new partner before giving shares to him. In my book Joint Venture Agreements Under the Magnifying Glass of the Value Added Tax I explain how this contract works, what are the requirements for it to be valid and what is its tax treatment from the point of view of Value Added Tax. Learn about this creative startup structuring and venture capital option. I hope you find it useful!

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NACHO'S publications

Whitepaper

· "Latam Venture Capital Fundrasing in 2023: Embracing New Domiciles and Inspiring New Investors". Whitepaper Collaborator. JTC publication. April 2023.

Article

· "The annuity and autonomy rule of the fiscal year. Implications for income tax purposes" available at Manual Venezolano de Derecho Tributario. Tomo II.

Article

· "Hurdles and Tax implications of cross border family and asset relocations. A practical analysis" available at the STEP Journal.

Article

· "From the caves to modernity in a flash. Taxation of the digital economy in Venezuela. Status quo and proposals". Tax magazine of the Colombian Tax Institute. Number 84.

Blog

· Visit my Blog. Top content for venture capital fund managers, startup founders, HNWI and presidents of single-family offices in the Americas

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About nacho

Acomplishments

areas of Service

HNWI Advisory

Family Office Advisory & Venturing

Family Office Advisory & Venturing

Family Office Advisory & Venturing

Family Office Advisory & Venturing

Family Office Advisory & Venturing

Startup Advisory

Family Office Advisory & Venturing

Open Innovation & CVC

Open Innovation & CVC

Digital Transformation

Open Innovation & CVC

Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation

Corporate Services

Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation

Fund Setup & Admin

Incubator Setup & Monitoring

Incubator Setup & Monitoring

Incubator Setup & Monitoring

Incubator Setup & Monitoring

Incubator Setup & Monitoring

eLearning and Legal Tech

Incubator Setup & Monitoring

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Cost-efficient FX solutions

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Cost-efficient FX solutions

Life Insurance

Startup & Corp Valuation Services

Cost-efficient FX solutions

work style

I listen

I help

I deliver

Testimonials

Abdi Shayesteh, CEO @ Altaclaro.com

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

John Ruiz, Partner @ EY

Victoria E. Azpurua, VP, Wealth Management Specialist, Financial Planner @ Raymond James

Lin Giralt, Director @ Lamda Consulting

Lin Giralt, Director @ Lamda Consulting

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

Lin Giralt, Director @ Lamda Consulting

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

Angel Mendes, Director @ Mercadolibre

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

Claudio Barahona, Managing Partner @ Alaya Capital

Elisabeth Eljuri, Negotiator and Strategic Advisor, Independent Arbitrator and Energy Consultant

Elisabeth Eljuri, Negotiator and Strategic Advisor, Independent Arbitrator and Energy Consultant

Elisabeth Eljuri, Negotiator and Strategic Advisor, Independent Arbitrator and Energy Consultant

Pedro Piñango, CEO @ Talpor Solutions

Elisabeth Eljuri, Negotiator and Strategic Advisor, Independent Arbitrator and Energy Consultant

Elisabeth Eljuri, Negotiator and Strategic Advisor, Independent Arbitrator and Energy Consultant

LEARNing pills

Strategic Partners

nacho's Blog

NACHO'S PODCAST

NACHO'S talks

NACHO'S ACADEMY

NACHO'S book

Tips for partnering without giving up shares or worrying about VAT

NACHO'S publications

Whitepaper