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Fidel Vargas
Director/Board Member at
SNAP INC.
Net worth: 288 646 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Fidel A. Vargas is the founder of Centinela Capital Partners LLC, founded in 2006, serving as Founding Partner since 2009.
Mr. Vargas is also the founder of Reliant Equity Investors LLC.
Current positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at Hispanic Scholarship Fund since 2013, Independent Director at Snap, Inc. since 2021, and Director at Latino Donor Collaborative.
Former positions include Director at The California Community Foundation and Member at Operation HOPE, Inc. Education includes undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 50,551 ( 0% ) | 288 646 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Fidel Vargas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-09 |
Centinela Capital Partners LLC
 Centinela Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centinela Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements and makes co-investments. | Founder | 2009-08-19 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides scholarships and support services for students | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-01-01 |
Latino Donor Collaborative
 Latino Donor Collaborative Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association which portrays Latinos' contributions to the American society | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Fidel Vargas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Operation HOPE, Inc.
 Operation HOPE, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Non-profit organization that provides credit counseling, case management, economic education, loan preparation and outreach services to the community | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The California Community Foundation
 The California Community Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides financial support to charitable causes | Director/Board Member | - |
Reliant Equity Investors LLC
 Reliant Equity Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Reliant invests in middle-market companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies with revenues of $25 - $75 million and EBITDA of $2.5 - $7.5 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of niche manufacturing, business services, packaging, consumer products and food. They partners with management teams and acquires majority and controlling stakes and provides financing for acquisitions and growth transactions with an investment size of $5 - $15 million. They also make follow-on investments. | Founder | - |
Training of Fidel Vargas
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
The California Community Foundation
The California Community Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides financial support to charitable causes | Miscellaneous |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Operation HOPE, Inc.
Operation HOPE, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Non-profit organization that provides credit counseling, case management, economic education, loan preparation and outreach services to the community | Commercial Services |
Reliant Equity Investors LLC
Reliant Equity Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Reliant invests in middle-market companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies with revenues of $25 - $75 million and EBITDA of $2.5 - $7.5 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of niche manufacturing, business services, packaging, consumer products and food. They partners with management teams and acquires majority and controlling stakes and provides financing for acquisitions and growth transactions with an investment size of $5 - $15 million. They also make follow-on investments. | Finance |
Centinela Capital Partners LLC
Centinela Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centinela Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements and makes co-investments. | Finance |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides scholarships and support services for students | Miscellaneous |
Snap, Inc.
 Snap, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops text and photo based messaging application for mobile phones | Technology Services |
Latino Donor Collaborative
Latino Donor Collaborative Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association which portrays Latinos' contributions to the American society | Commercial Services |
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