Chingona Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2019

AUM

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Women People of color and other minorities

Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Chingona Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2019. The firm is led by a solo Latina GP and focuses on investing in early-stage companies, particularly those led by underrepresented founders. Chingona Ventures is known for its commitment to supporting founders from diverse backgrounds and industries that are often overlooked by traditional investors.

The firm primarily invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies across the United States, with a focus on sectors such as financial technology, health technology, the future of work, and the future of learning. Chingona Ventures typically writes initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $2 million. The firm is industry-agnostic but has a particular interest in fintech, health, and consumer sectors.

Notable investments by Chingona Ventures include Beagle Labs - financial software, Beni - e-commerce platform, Betterleave - end-of-life planning, Boom - payment solutions, and Cartwheel - logistics software. These investments reflect the firm's strategy of backing innovative companies that are poised to make significant impacts in their respective industries.

Industry

Technology Foodtech Financial Services Food and Beverage HealthTech AI Edtech Consumer Services (B2C) Fintech Consumer Products Business Services (B2B)

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FAQs about Chingona Ventures

Is Chingona Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Chingona Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Chingona Ventures located?

Chingona Ventures is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Chingona Ventures founded?

Chingona Ventures was founded in 2019.

What sectors and industries does Chingona Ventures invest in?

Chingona Ventures invests in companies and startups in Technology, Foodtech, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, HealthTech, AI, Edtech, Consumer Services (B2C), Fintech, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B).

What is Chingona Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Chingona Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Chingona Ventures typically invest in?

Chingona Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Chingona Ventures investment?

Chingona Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

Does Chingona Ventures invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Chingona Ventures invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities startups and founders.

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