Mexico's pure angel scene is small. Most early cheques come from seed funds and founder-angels. Here are 14 real names backing Mexico City founders in 2026, and how to pitch them.
Raising your first round in Mexico City is hard, and the local angel pool is thin. Most first cheques come from seed micro-funds, with founder-angels writing the rest.
Pre-seed money fell across LatAm in 2025, yet Mexican funding still jumped against the trend. That gap means the money is there, but only for founders who know where to look.
You need the right names and a clean data room before you start reaching out. Ellty keeps all of your fundraising files in one place so you never scramble mid-call.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Ventures | Angel network + VC | US$100K-$1M+ | Fintech, foodtech, proptech | angelventures.vc |
| HI Ventures | Seed VC | US$250K-$2M+ | Fintech, commerce, AI | hi.vc |
| Dux Capital | Pre-seed fund | US$50K-$500K | Software, fintech, retail | duxcapital.vc |
| Amplifica Capital | Pre-seed fund | US$25K-$300K | Fintech, agtech, femtech | amplifica.capital |
| Cometa | Early-stage VC | US$250K-$2M | AI, fintech, marketplaces | cometa.vc |
| DILA Capital | Multi-stage VC | US$250K-$2M | Consumer, fintech, retail | dilacapital.com |
| G2 Momentum Capital | Seed VC | US$50K-$500K | Fintech, software | g2momentum.capital |
| Arkangeles | Angel platform | From MXN 5,000 | Sector-agnostic | arkangeles.com |
| Soldiers Field Angels | Angel network | US$50K-$250K | Fintech, health, edtech | soldiersfieldangels.com |
| Nazca | Early-stage VC | US$250K-$2M | Industry-agnostic tech | nazca.vc |
| Wollef | Seed fund | US$400K-$10M | Fintech, SaaS | wollef.com |
| Magma Partners | Seed fund | US$50K-$100K | Fintech, insurtech | magmapartners.com |
| Latitud | Pre-seed fund | ~US$250K | Fintech, SaaS, commerce | latitud.com |
| Hustle Fund | Pre-seed fund | US$25K-$500K | Fintech, AI, software | hustlefund.vc |
Keep your angel data room ready before the call
Angels move fast and ask for files mid-meeting. Ellty logs every view so you know who is serious.
Start free 14-day trialWhat an angel investor backs
An angel backs you before the numbers exist, betting on the founder first and the spreadsheet later. They write small early cheques, anywhere from ten thousand to a few hundred thousand dollars.
What they want is a clear story and a real market they can believe in. A sharp pitch deck helps you carry both in a single sitting.
Ellty gives each angel one tracked link to your materials. You see who opened your deck first, so you know who to call back.
Mexican startups raised about US$1.1 billion in 2025, up 53 percent from the year before, even as pre-seed funding fell across the region.
14 Mexico City angel investors
1. Angel Ventures
Angel Ventures is Latin America's pioneer angel network.
Recent Activity: Backed USA Blooms' US$2.6M 2025 seed
LinkedIn: Angel Ventures LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, foodtech, proptech, mobility
Stage Focus: Angel club, seed, Series A
Check Size: US$100K-$1M+
Location: Mexico City
Website: angelventures.vc
2. HI Ventures
HI Ventures is the rebranded ALLVP.
Recent Activity: Launched a Mexico AI fund in 2025
LinkedIn: HI Ventures LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, commerce, foodtech, AI
Stage Focus: Seed, early stage
Check Size: US$250K-$2M+
Location: Mexico City
Website: hi.vc
3. Dux Capital
Dux writes angel-style first cheques.
Recent Activity: Active pre-seed fund, about 19 startups
LinkedIn: Dux Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Software, fintech, retail
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: US$50K-$500K
Location: Austin / Mexico City
Website: duxcapital.vc
4. Amplifica Capital
Amplifica backs women-led startups.
Recent Activity: Fund I backed 25 startups, 96% women-led
LinkedIn: Amplifica Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, agtech, femtech, climate
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: US$25K-$300K
Location: Mexico City
Website: amplifica.capital
5. Cometa
Cometa leads early rounds in Mexico.
Recent Activity: Led Solvento's US$12.5M Series A
Sector Focus: AI, fintech, marketplaces, data
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Check Size: US$250K-$2M
Location: Mexico City
Website: cometa.vc
6. DILA Capital
DILA is a long-running CDMX investor.
Recent Activity: Backed Mattilda's earlier US$10M raise
LinkedIn: DILA Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Consumer, fintech, retail
Stage Focus: Seed, early stage
Check Size: US$250K-$2M
Location: Mexico City
Website: dilacapital.com
Share one link with every Mexico City angel
Ellty shows when an angel opens your deck. Follow up at the right moment, not days later.
Start free 14-day trial7. G2 Momentum Capital
G2 Momentum writes angel-scale cheques.
Recent Activity: Backed Balcony in July 2025
LinkedIn: G2 Momentum LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, financial services, software
Stage Focus: Seed, early stage
Check Size: US$50K-$500K
Location: Mexico City
Website: g2momentum.capital
8. Arkangeles
Arkangeles is a licensed angel platform.
Recent Activity: 800+ angels, about 95 startups listed
LinkedIn: Arkangeles LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Sector-agnostic early stage
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed, angel
Check Size: From MXN 5,000 per investor
Location: Mexico City
Website: arkangeles.com
9. Soldiers Field Angels
This HBS alumni network backs seed rounds.
Recent Activity: 20 deals and 3 exits to date
LinkedIn: Soldiers Field Angels LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, health, agri, edtech
Stage Focus: Seed, first rounds
Check Size: US$50K-$250K
Location: Mexico City
Website: soldiersfieldangels.com
10. Nazca
Nazca was built by Mexican founder-angels.
Recent Activity: Merged with Bridge LatAm in 2025
LinkedIn: Nazca LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Industry-agnostic tech
Stage Focus: Seed, early stage
Check Size: US$250K-$2M
Location: Mexico City / Florida
Website: nazca.vc
11. Wollef
Wollef is the renamed Jaguar Ventures.
Recent Activity: Early backer of Kavak and Konfío
Sector Focus: Fintech, SaaS, digital economy
Stage Focus: Pre-seed to Series A
Check Size: US$400K-$10M
Location: Mexico City
Website: wollef.com
12. Magma Partners
Magma writes small seed cheques in Mexico.
Recent Activity: Backed Nufi and Círculo de Belleza
Sector Focus: Fintech, insurtech, security tech
Stage Focus: Seed
Check Size: US$50K-$100K
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: magmapartners.com
13. Latitud
Latitud writes first cheques across LatAm.
Recent Activity: Backed Ginia's 2025 pre-seed round
Sector Focus: Fintech, e-commerce, vertical SaaS
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: ~US$250K
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Website: latitud.com
14. Hustle Fund
Hustle Fund backs founders very early.
Recent Activity: Backed Ciphero AI in late 2025
Sector Focus: Fintech, AI, vertical software
Stage Focus: Pre-seed
Check Size: US$25K-$500K
Location: San Francisco, USA
Website: hustlefund.vc
How to find angels in Mexico City
Start with the networks, not cold DMs, because the angel scene here runs on relationships. Angel Ventures and Arkangeles open doors that a stranger's email never will.
Warm intros beat everything else in this market. See our food and beverage investors guide too if your startup fits that space.
Founder-angels invest fast and in small amounts once they trust you. Find them through the startups you already admire and the people who built them.
Ellty lets you share a deck through one link instead of scattered attachments. You can track every angel who opens it and act while their attention is fresh.
What angels check before they wire
Angels back the founder before the metrics, looking for grit and a plan they can follow. Still, they want to see that you have thought past the first cheque.
They will read the cap table and the terms with care before committing. Keep your due diligence file ready so nothing stalls the conversation.
Messy data rooms kill momentum fast and make a sharp founder look careless. Set granular permissions per angel so each one sees only what they should.
Ellty stores every file in one place that stays organized as the round grows. You decide who sees what, and exactly when they get access.
Pitfalls of raising angel money
Too many small angels clog your cap table and complicate every future round. Keep the round tight and clean so later investors do not balk.
Handshake terms feel friendly but cause fights once real money is at stake. Put every deal in secure file sharing so the paper trail is clear.
Some angels go quiet after they wire and disappear when you need them. Track interest with document analytics so you know who is still engaged.
Ellty shows who actually reads your updates instead of just receiving them. You see real interest, not polite nods, and can spend your energy where it counts.
How to pitch an angel investor
Lead with your story and your team.
- 1.Lead with your story and your team.Open with why this problem is yours to solve and why you will not quit when it gets hard. Angels back conviction long before they back a spreadsheet.
- 2.Show early traction, even if small.Bring whatever numbers you have, from first users to early revenue, and let them speak for you. Even modest traction builds trust faster than a big promise.
- 3.Name a clear use for the money.Say exactly what the cheque will buy and which milestone it gets you to next. A specific plan signals that you will spend their money with care.
- 4.Send one Ellty link to your deck.Share a single tracked link instead of a heavy email attachment. Then watch who reads it closely so you know where the real interest sits.
How Ellty helps you land an angel investor in Mexico City
You have your Mexico City angel list ready. Set up a data room before the first call.
- 1.Upload your deck, cap table, and metrics.Set access per angel.
- 2.Share one trackable link per angel.Each angel gets a unique link.
- 3.Watch opens and reply on time.Use analytics to time each nudge.
Mexico City angel investor questions
- Networks like Angel Ventures and Arkangeles. Founder-angels back rounds too.
- Often US$10K to $250K per cheque. Seed funds write more.
- A few, like Soldiers Field Angels. Most cheques come from seed funds.
- LatAm pre-seed fell about 40%. But Mexico funding still rose.
- Use warm intros from founders. Join angel networks too.
- Before your first angel call. Track who opens your numbers.
