Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$250K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech, Food and ag, Education and work
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Chingona Ventures
2 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Samara Mejia HernandezFounding PartnerShe is part of the firm's leadership team, which also includes a chief of staff, chief financial officer, and senior advisor.
Fernando CarranzaSenior PrincipalHe previously spent three years at Cleveland Avenue and is a Kauffman Fellow.
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Writes $250K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%
Notable investments
FinixHologram
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What stage does Chingona Ventures invest in?
Chingona Ventures reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does Chingona Ventures invest?
Chingona Ventures reports checks of $250K to $3M.
Does Chingona Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Chingona Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Chingona Ventures?
Samara Mejia Hernandez (Founding Partner).
Is Chingona Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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