Chingona Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $250K – $1M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $100M+
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other +2
About Chingona Ventures
Chingona Ventures is a specialized venture capital firm with a clear mission to invest in Latina-founded and Latina-led startups across diverse sectors. Led by partner Samara Mejia Hernandez, the firm addresses the significant funding gap faced by Latina entrepreneurs in the venture capital ecosystem.
The firm's investment approach spans multiple sectors including aerospace & defense, digital health, consumer, and fintech, demonstrating their belief that Latina-led innovation occurs across all industries. Chingona Ventures invests from pre-seed through later growth stages, providing comprehensive support to portfolio companies throughout their development. Their thesis reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion in venture capital, recognizing the untapped potential and underrepresentation of Latina entrepreneurs in startup funding.
Investment Thesis
“Invests in Latina-founded and Latina-led startups across various sectors”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 1
- Latest filing
Chingona Ventures filed a Form D for 1 fund vehicle between Sep 30, 2024 and Sep 29, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| Chingona Ventures III LP | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Chingona Ventures by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
Team (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Chingona Ventures invest at?
Chingona Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
What sectors does Chingona Ventures focus on?
Chingona Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Chingona Ventures's typical check size?
Chingona Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $250K to $1M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Chingona Ventures have under management?
Chingona Ventures manages approximately $100M+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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