Eduardo Fonnegra

Advisor @ PowerBox Technology

About

Eduardo Fonnegra is the Founder & CEO of PitchNode.us, a capital-raising platform that systematically connects startups worldwide with precisely matched investors tailored to their industry niche. Our founding team brings decades of experience, having facilitated over $100 million in transactions in under four years. He brings a deep understanding of the financial landscape from his time at Goldman Sachs. His expertise spans private equity, venture capital, capital markets advisory, corporate development, and business development. Eduardo excels in leadership, empowering founders by helping raise capital, expanding their networks, and enhancing their strategic capabilities. He focuses on fostering sustainable growth and innovation in the businesses he supports. Additionally, Eduardo is an active angel investor and the former co-founder of StormX Capital, a company he exited in 2025. His dedication to improving business culture, developing sales strategies, and providing strategic advice showcases his holistic approach to business leadership.

Country

United States

City

Chicago

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Early Stage Investment, Investment Management, Investments, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Strategy, Capital Raising, Fundraising, Capital Markets, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Investor Relations, Start-ups, Sales & Marketing, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Advertising, Social Media, Public Relations, Real Estate Development, Digital Marketing

Experience

Advisor

PowerBox Technology

2026-2 - Present · 8 mos

Chicago, IL

Chief Commercial Officer

PowerBox Technology

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Chicago, Illinois, United States

PowerBox Technology is a clean energy startup developing modular hardware (PowerBlock) and AI-driven EMP software to solve instability and inefficiency in industrial manufacturing environments. I’ve joined PowerBox as Chief Commercial Officer as they continue scaling. PowerBox is also part of the PitchNode portfolio, recently secured a $220K investment from Techstars, officially closing our $450K pre-seed round, and was accepted into Techstars 2025.

Founder & Managing Partner

PitchNode

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

PitchNode is an invite-only accelerator headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, about 45 minutes north of Chicago. Our portfolio includes Urban Remedy, TomBot, Drink Fabric, PowerBox, Wylrd, and many others. https://pitchnode.us

Shareholder

Carocell Bio

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Carocell Bio is advancing peptide-based medicines designed to treat skin-related inflammatory conditions with greater safety and precision. We’re proud to have Carocell Bio as part of PitchNode’s portfolio.

Seed Investor

Nyx Studios (Entertainment)

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Seed Investor

Volley

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Mentor

Techstars

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor (REG CF)

Republic

2023-4 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Actively investing in companies on Republic, with contribution amounts ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. I focus on companies in CPG, Generative AI, Deep Tech, and Life Sciences.

Seed Investor

Million Marker

2022-3 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

Angel Investor

UZE - Digital Assets Exchange

2021-3 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

São Paulo, Brazil

UZE EXCHANGE is the first digital assets exchange with a focus and attention to serve the Latin American market, especially - and initially - companies that are customary in Brazil and have not yet undergone an IPO.

Co-Founder (Aquired By JL Capital)

Storm X

2022-10 - 2025-1 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Miami, FL

StormX is a tech-enabled investor relations company where we focus on providing quality data with a human touch and positioning materials to help startups and companies connect with their ideal audience.