Chingona Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingPre-Seed Β· 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Chingona invests in founders whose professional backgrounds and unique perspectives enable them to build businesses in high-growth markets that are frequently overlooked by mainstream venture capital. The firm concentrates on financial technology, future of work, future of learning, and health technology sectors, believing that underrepresented founders can create category-defining companies in these domains.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 6 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ2Advanced Manufacturing Γ1B2B Marketplaces Γ1Cybersecurity Γ1Data & Infrastructure Γ1Enterprise Software Γ1FoodTech Γ1Healthtech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ3
Investments Β· 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSafeHill is a cybersecurity company that combines AI and human ethical hackers to help security teams identify and prioritize real security exposures and attack paths. The platform targets security teams and CISOs seeking threat exposure management and penetration testing validation without alert fatigue.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFircrest, US
Mike Pena(CEO/Founder)Hector Monsegur(Chief Research Officer/Founder)Nicholas Gonzalez(Chief Revenue Officer/Founder)
Cartwheel provides a software platform for restaurant delivery and order management, serving independent restaurants and multi-unit brands through their own delivery networks. The company evolved from operating its own delivery service for restaurants and liquor stores to licensing its software to major restaurant brands.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Angeles, US
Alexander Vasilin(Founder)Dan Zamylin(Founder)Magdim Metshin(Founder)Alex(Co-Founder, CEO)
BetterLeave provides wraparound support and engagement services for healthcare providers and employers to address caregiver needs through resources, coaching, support groups, and bereavement services. The platform serves caregivers navigating care responsibilities, end-of-life decisions, and grief.
HealthtechHR Tech
Tendrel is a manufacturing operations platform that connects existing plant systems (MES, CMMS, historians, quality systems) and uses AI to answer operational questions and flag production issues before they cost the business. It serves manufacturing facilities seeking to improve equipment uptime and reduce hidden losses.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
Board seats Β· per SEC filings
what is this? β$2.8M raise Β· filed Jul 2023 Β· via Samara Mejia Hernandez
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D β public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Chingona Ventures invest at?
- Chingona Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
- What is Chingona Ventures's typical check size?
- Chingona Ventures typically writes checks of $250K β $2M.
- What sectors does Chingona Ventures focus on?
- Chingona Ventures focuses on Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech.
- Does Chingona Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Chingona Ventures leads investment rounds.
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