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Chingona Ventures

Chicago, Illinois · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningData & AnalyticsCybersecurityFintechFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareEdTechHealthcare & Digital HealthSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

Investing in the next generation of badass founders. The firm identifies founders whose backgrounds uniquely position them to create transformative businesses in rapidly growing markets that are often overlooked by mainstream venture capital. Focus on the 'Chingona Factor': market fluency, lived experience, and sheer will.

Likely not a fit for

Coastal-biased investments, founders without demonstrated execution, businesses in saturated markets without unique founder advantage

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$52.9M
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

9 contacts on file

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Samara Mejia Hernandez

General PartnerFounding Partner & General Partner · Primary contact

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s•••@ch•••.ventures

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Nicolas Borches

PartnerPartner

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n•••@ch•••.edu

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Grisel Hernandez

AssociateSenior Associate

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Caroline Muggia

AssociateMBA Associate

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Zack Harris

AssociateMBA Associate

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Lori Deluca

Platform & OpsChief Financial Officer

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Veronica Crystal Mejia

Platform & OpsExecutive Assistant

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Stella Garber

Platform & OpsSenior Advisor

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Sonia Nagar

Platform & OpsSenior Advisor

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Portfolio

Chord

Chord Company specializes in high-quality speaker cables and interconnects designed for audio enthusiasts. With a commitment to craftsmanship and performance, they offer a range of products that enhance the listening experience in home audio and professional settings.

AgencyEnterprise Software

Agency is an AI agent for customer success teams, designed to unify customer management processes and drive growth through automation.

BeniEcommerce Marketplaces

Beni is a platform that allows users to search the world of resale fashion by image, text, or URL, aggregating deals from over 40 resale sites.

BetterLeaveHealthcare Digital

BetterLeave provides comprehensive support and engagement services for family caregivers, focusing on bereavement care and improving caregiver satisfaction through technology-enabled solutions.

Boom

Boom is a modern rental financial services platform that offers tools for tenant screening and automated rent reporting. Their services aim to help renters build credit and improve their rental experience, while also assisting property managers in streamlining their operations.

CartwheelLogistics Supply Chain

Cartwheel is a state-of-the-art Hybrid Delivery management software designed for restaurants, retail, and courier companies. It enables businesses to launch in-house delivery or enhance their third-party delivery infrastructure, providing full control over visibility and data while saving on costs.

CertiverseEdtech

Certiverse is an online platform that enables organizations to create and deliver high-quality certification exams quickly and cost-effectively, leveraging AI-guided technology and psychometric expertise.

Connect Care HeroHealthcare Digital

Connect Care Hero provides a digital platform that enhances engagement and operations for healthcare organizations, particularly in senior living, by offering culturally relevant live activity programming to combat social isolation among older adults.

CrateMedia Entertainment

Crate is an AI-powered content curation platform that personalizes the discovery and organization of online content, allowing users to save articles, videos, and other digital media into personalized collections. Its AI copilot generates concise summaries, enhancing productivity and engagement.

DameEcommerce Marketplaces

Dame Products specializes in crafting pleasurable sex products, including vibrators and intimate care items, aimed at enhancing sexual wellness and intimacy.

EarlyBirdFintech Payments

EarlyBird is an investment platform that allows parents to create custodial investment accounts for their children, enabling family and friends to contribute financially while preserving precious memories.

Encantos BrandsEdtech

Encantos Brands creates stories with purpose inspired by culture, offering bilingual learning apps and educational resources for children.

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Chingona Ventures Research Document Overview Chingona Ventures is a Chicago-based, Latina-led venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Samara Hernandez. The firm is one of the very few institutionally-backed, pre-seed focused funds led by a sole Latina general partner. Operating as a pre-seed specialist, Chingona Ventures has established itself as a leader in identifying and backing underrepresente

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