Colombia's angel scene is small and concentrated. Just four formal networks run it. Exited founders write many cheques. Pre-seed even cooled in 2025. Here are 12 angels backing Bogota startups in 2026.
Colombia has few angel networks. Just four formal ones run it.
Exited founders fill the gap. Rappi and Addi alumni invest.
Micro-funds write first cheques. Pre-seed cooled in 2025.
You will pitch networks and angels. Ellty keeps your data in one link.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HubBOG | Accelerator + angel club | Angel tickets | Tech, generalist | hubbog.com |
| Capitalia Colombia | Angel network + advisory | Angel tickets | Tech, SME | Capitalia on LinkedIn |
| CESA Angels | University alumni angel club | Angel tickets | Generalist | cesa.edu.co |
| Ruta N Angel Network | City angel network (Medellin) | Angel tickets | Tech, generalist | rutanmedellin.org |
| Daniel Bilbao | Super-angel (Truora) | Angel tickets | Fintech, SaaS, HR | Daniel Bilbao on LinkedIn |
| Santiago Suarez | Individual angel (Addi) | Angel tickets | Fintech, SaaS, commerce | Santiago Suarez on LinkedIn |
| Simon Borrero | Individual angel (Rappi) | Angel tickets | Commerce, marketplaces | rappi.com |
| Christian Van Der Henst | Super-angel (Region Cuatro) | Angel tickets | Tech, technical teams | Christian Van Der Henst on LinkedIn |
| Latitud Ventures | Pre-seed micro-fund (Brazil) | First cheques | Generalist tech | latitud.com |
| Newtopia VC | Pre-seed fund (Argentina) | US$100K-$500K | Generalist tech | newtopia.vc |
| Marathon Ventures | Pre-seed VC (Bogota) | US$100K-$1.5M | B2B, SaaS, fintech | Marathon Ventures on LinkedIn |
| Simma Capital | Angel / pre-seed fund (CO) | Pre-seed tickets | Tech, agro-industrial | simmacapital.com |
Pitch every angel from one link
Angels move fast and back the team. Ellty shows who opened your deck so you follow up first.
Start free 14-day trialWhat an angel investor backs
They bet on you and the team. Early traction helps a lot.
They write small, fast cheques. They join before the VCs.
A clear pitch deck wins time. Show why now.
Ellty gives each angel one link. You see who opens your deck.
The lack of exits is the biggest challenge for venture capital in the region; without liquidity the ecosystem loses momentum.
12 Bogota angel investors
1. HubBOG
HubBOG runs a Bogota angel club.
Recent Activity: Backed 140+ startups over time
LinkedIn: HubBOG LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Tech, generalist
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Website: hubbog.com
2. Capitalia Colombia
Capitalia runs a long-standing angel network.
Recent Activity: Runs a long-standing angel network
Sector Focus: Tech, SME
Stage Focus: Early
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Medellin, Colombia
Website: Capitalia on LinkedIn
3. CESA Angels
A business-school alumni angel club.
Recent Activity: Backed data startup Infometrix
Sector Focus: Generalist
Stage Focus: Early, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Website: cesa.edu.co
4. Ruta N Angel Network
Medellin's city-backed angel network.
Recent Activity: Made about 50 investments
Sector Focus: Tech, generalist
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Medellin, Colombia
Website: rutanmedellin.org
5. Daniel Bilbao
Truora's founder is a busy angel.
Recent Activity: Backed about 12 startups
LinkedIn: Daniel Bilbao LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, SaaS, HR
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Website: Daniel Bilbao on LinkedIn
6. Santiago Suarez
Addi's founder backs early teams.
Recent Activity: Backed Truora, Ubits, Chiper
LinkedIn: Santiago Suarez LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, SaaS, commerce
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Website: Santiago Suarez on LinkedIn
Give each angel one trackable link
Ellty logs when an angel opens your deck. Chase the keen ones first, not days too late.
Start free 14-day trial7. Simon Borrero
Rappi's founder backs commerce startups.
Recent Activity: Backed AI startup Vambe in 2025
Sector Focus: Commerce, marketplaces
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Website: rappi.com
8. Christian Van Der Henst
Platzi's co-founder runs a rolling fund.
Recent Activity: Backed 60+ LatAm startups
LinkedIn: Christian Van Der Henst LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Tech, technical teams
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: San Francisco, USA
Website: Christian Van Der Henst on LinkedIn
9. Latitud Ventures
Latitud writes first cheques in LatAm.
Recent Activity: 270+ investments across LatAm
Sector Focus: Generalist tech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed
Check Size: First cheques
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Website: latitud.com
10. Newtopia VC
Newtopia backs LatAm pre-seed founders.
Recent Activity: First cheques across LatAm
Sector Focus: Generalist tech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: US$100K-$500K
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: newtopia.vc
11. Marathon Ventures
A Bogota pre-seed fund for B2B teams.
Recent Activity: Bogota pre-seed fund, ~US$26M
Sector Focus: B2B, SaaS, fintech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: US$100K-$1.5M
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Website: Marathon Ventures on LinkedIn
12. Simma Capital
Simma runs a pre-seed fund for Colombia.
Recent Activity: Pre-seed fund for Colombia
Sector Focus: Tech, agro-industrial
Stage Focus: Pre-seed
Check Size: Pre-seed tickets
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Website: simmacapital.com
Why founders fund founders
Colombia built big startups. Their founders cashed out.
Now they back new teams. They know the hard parts.
Pitch them like peers. See our fintech investors guide too.
Ellty shows who studies your deck. Track every open in one place.
How angel networks work
Networks pool many cheques. Members co-invest as a club.
One pitch reaches them all. A lead sets the terms.
Run clean due diligence prep. It builds trust fast.
Keep docs in one virtual data room. Ellty logs every view.
Raising angel money in Bogota
Map networks, angels, and funds. Line up warm intros.
Track reads with document analytics. See real intent fast.
Lock files with granular permissions. Control every view.
Ellty keeps your investor relations warm. One link does it all.
How to pitch an angel investor
Lead with you and the team.
- 1.Lead with you and the team.Show early traction.
- 2.Tell a clear, sharp story.Say why now and why you.
- 3.Name your raise and runway.Keep the ask tight.
- 4.Send one Ellty link to your deck.See who digs in.
How Ellty helps you land an angel investor in Bogota
You have your Bogota angel list ready. Set up a data room first.
- 1.Upload your deck and key metrics.Set access per angel.
- 2.Share one trackable link each.Every angel gets a unique link.
- 3.Watch opens and reply on time.Use analytics to time each nudge.
Bogota angel investor questions
- Four networks and founders. Micro-funds help too.
- No, it is concentrated. Pre-seed cooled in 2025.
- Often US$10K to US$250K. Networks pool more.
- Yes, Rappi and Addi alumni do. They back new teams.
- HubBOG, Capitalia, and CESA. Plus a Medellin network.
- Before your first angel call. Track who opens your deck.
