Argentina has a deep angel scene. Exited founders back the next wave. Networks and micro-funds round it out. Here are 12 angels and early backers funding Buenos Aires startups in 2026.
Argentina's founders reinvest a lot of what they earn, and the so-called Argentine mafia of exited operators runs deep through the ecosystem. That recycled capital is what keeps the earliest rounds moving.
Real angel networks pool capital from dozens of members, while super-angels write the early cheques on their own. Both fill the gap that larger funds rarely touch.
Micro-funds back companies from day one, and most of the deals you will see here sit at pre-seed. You will pitch many backers before one commits, so Ellty puts your data behind a single link you control.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAE Angel Investors Club | Angel network | ~US$5K-$10K per angel | Sector-agnostic tech | iae.edu.ar |
| Cygnus Angel Club | Angel network | Angel-club tickets | Fintech, agtech, deep tech | cygnusangelclub.com |
| Newtopia VC | Angel-style micro-VC | Up to ~US$500K | AI/ML, SaaS, fintech | newtopia.vc |
| Draper Cygnus | Angel-style deep-tech VC | Pre-seed to Series A | Deep tech, space, AI | drapercygnus.vc |
| NXTP Ventures | VC with angel syndicate | Syndicate ~US$125K+ | B2B SaaS, fintech, AI | nxtp.vc |
| The Yield Lab LatAm | Agrifood angel-style VC | Seed to Series A | Agtech, foodtech | theyieldlablatam.com |
| 17Sigma | Angel-style AI micro-VC | Sub-US$1M | AI agents, AI-SaaS | 17sigma.vc |
| Facundo Garreton | Super-angel (InvertirOnline) | Angel tickets | Climate, fintech | invertironline.com |
| Santiago Pinto Escalier | Super-angel (Bumeran) | Angel tickets | Tech, deep tech | bumeran.com |
| Santiago Bilinkis | Super-angel / venture partner | Angel tickets | Tech, AI, deep tech | bilinkis.com |
| Mariano Mayer | Super-angel (ARCAP president) | Angel tickets | AI, SaaS, fintech | linkedin.com/in/mariano-mayer |
| Gonzalo Ramirez Martiarena | Super-angel (ex-Louis Dreyfus) | Angel tickets | Agrifood, sustainability | ldc.com |
Reach every angel with one trackable link
Angels and networks read fast and pass faster. Ellty shows who opened your deck so you follow up while interest is hot.
Start free 14-day trialWhat an angel backs here
They back the founder first, and conviction is what drives the cheque. The numbers matter, but the person carries the round.
They move fast on small rounds, and pre-seed is where they feel most at home. A vague pitch stalls, while a clear ask wins them over.
A tidy fundraising file makes that ask easy to say yes to. Ellty gives each backer one link, so you can see exactly who opens your deck.
Angel investing is not philanthropy. In every investment, we are looking for a return.
12 Buenos Aires angel investors
1. IAE Angel Investors Club
The IAE club is Argentina's oldest angel network.
Recent Activity: ~US$1M into 6 startups recently
Sector Focus: Sector-agnostic tech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: ~US$5K-$10K per angel
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: iae.edu.ar
2. Cygnus Angel Club
Cygnus pools angels across Argentina.
Recent Activity: Expanded to Cordoba in 2024-25
Sector Focus: Fintech, agtech, deep tech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel-club tickets
Location: Buenos Aires and Cordoba
Website: cygnusangelclub.com
3. Newtopia VC
Newtopia writes the first cheques, angel-style.
Recent Activity: Backed Hunty and Creditop in 2025
LinkedIn: Newtopia VC LinkedIn
Sector Focus: AI/ML, SaaS, fintech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Up to ~US$500K
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: newtopia.vc
4. Draper Cygnus
Draper Cygnus backs deep tech early.
Recent Activity: Backed Satellogic and deep tech
Sector Focus: Deep tech, space, AI
Stage Focus: Pre-seed to Series A
Check Size: Pre-seed to Series A
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: drapercygnus.vc
5. NXTP Ventures
NXTP runs an active angel syndicate.
Recent Activity: Co-invests via its angel syndicate
Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, fintech, AI
Stage Focus: Pre-seed to Series A
Check Size: Syndicate ~US$125K+
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: nxtp.vc
6. The Yield Lab LatAm
The Yield Lab backs early agrifood startups.
Recent Activity: Backed agrifood startups in 2025-26
Sector Focus: Agtech, foodtech
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Check Size: Seed to Series A
Location: Buenos Aires and regional
Website: theyieldlablatam.com
Send each backer one trackable link
Ellty logs when a backer opens your numbers. Chase the keen ones first, not days too late.
Start free 14-day trial7. 17Sigma
17Sigma backs early AI startups.
Recent Activity: Backed AI startup Patagon AI
Sector Focus: AI agents, AI-SaaS
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Sub-US$1M
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: 17sigma.vc
8. Facundo Garreton
Garreton founded broker InvertirOnline.
Recent Activity: An angel in climate tech Pachama
Sector Focus: Climate, fintech
Stage Focus: Seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Argentina
Website: invertironline.com
9. Santiago Pinto Escalier
Pinto Escalier founded job site Bumeran.
Recent Activity: An early backer of Satellogic
Sector Focus: Tech, deep tech
Stage Focus: Seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Argentina
Website: bumeran.com
10. Santiago Bilinkis
Bilinkis is a serial founder and angel.
Recent Activity: Invests via Starlight Ventures
Sector Focus: Tech, AI, deep tech
Stage Focus: Seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: bilinkis.com
11. Mariano Mayer
Mayer chairs ARCAP and co-runs Newtopia.
Recent Activity: ARCAP president and Newtopia partner
LinkedIn: Mariano Mayer LinkedIn
Sector Focus: AI, SaaS, fintech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: linkedin.com/in/mariano-mayer
12. Gonzalo Ramirez Martiarena
He led global trader Louis Dreyfus.
Recent Activity: Backs sustainable food startups
Sector Focus: Agrifood, sustainability
Stage Focus: Seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Argentina and Switzerland
Website: ldc.com
Why founders back founders
Argentine unicorns minted real wealth, and the people who built them now invest it back into startups. Operators back operators, because they recognise the work up close.
They give more than cash, adding hands-on advice from rounds they have already run. That guidance often matters as much as the cheque.
Show them a clean process and a tidy file, and the conversation moves faster. See our fintech investors guide too, and let Ellty log who reads your numbers so you can read real intent.
How angel networks work here
IAE and Cygnus pool angels into a single club, where members co-invest as a group. Each person writes a small cheque, and together they fund a full round.
Joining one network is the fastest way to reach many backers at once. One warm intro can put your deck in front of dozens of people.
See our Vilnius angels guide too for how this plays out elsewhere. Ellty lets you share with a whole group from one link and track every member who opens it.
Raising angel money in Argentina
Line up several backers at once, since small cheques add up to a round. Running them in parallel also keeps your momentum from stalling.
Protect your data as you share it, and use secure file sharing to keep control. Lock the most sensitive files from leaks by adding password protection to them.
Ellty sends updates and tracks every read in one place. That visibility helps your startup follow up at the right moment and close.
How to pitch an angel investor
Lead with your team and story.
- 1.Lead with your team and story.Angels back people before products, so open with who you are and why you. Make them believe this team can win before you touch the numbers.
- 2.Show early traction or pilots.Real usage, pilots, or revenue turn a story into evidence. Even small numbers build the trust an angel needs to commit.
- 3.Name your round and the ask.State how much you are raising and what it buys you. Keep the round small and the ask clear so the decision is easy.
- 4.Send one Ellty link to your data.Share your deck and metrics behind a single trackable link. You see who digs in, so you know exactly when to follow up.
How Ellty helps you land an angel investor in Buenos Aires
You have your BA angel list ready. Set up a data room before you reach out.
- 1.Upload your deck, metrics, and plan.Set access per backer.
- 2.Share one trackable link per backer.Each backer gets a unique link.
- 3.Watch opens and reply on time.Use analytics to time each nudge.
Buenos Aires angel investor questions
- Yes, a deep scene. Founders reinvest a lot.
- Exited unicorn founders. They back new teams.
- IAE and Cygnus pool angels. They co-invest as groups.
- Often US$5K to US$50K each. Networks pool more.
- Yes, deals and exits rose. ARCAP membership jumped.
- Before your first backer call. Track who opens your numbers.
