Chingona Ventures

Founded in 2019, Chingona Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm invests at the earliest stages across financial technology, health technology, future of learning, and ed-tech sectors within the United States.

Andres Avendano

Associate

Peri Ehlman

Analyst

Braylon Gurnell

Associate

Cameron Merten

Associate

Rocio Meza

Analyst

Fabiola Salazar

Principal

45 past transactions

Certiverse

Series A in 2025
Certiverse is a technology company focused on providing online certification and testing solutions. Its cloud-based platform enables organizations to efficiently develop, manage, and administer certification exams. By offering tools for item writing, exam publishing, and candidate management, Certiverse aims to streamline the certification process while ensuring security and scalability. The company leverages the expertise of professionals and innovative crowdsourcing models to create industry-leading exams, enhancing the overall testing experience for clients and candidates alike. This approach allows organizations to reduce the time required to launch new certifications and improves the accessibility of credentialing programs.

Scout

Seed Round in 2025
Scout is a financial planning company that offers financial education, wealth management, and tax preparation services for athletes.

Viva

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2021, Viva operates a 'rent to invest' platform that enables landlords to increase their income while providing tenants with profit-sharing opportunities. The platform offers access to local resources and financial services, aiming to improve the financial well-being of both residents and property owners.

Linker Finance

Seed Round in 2024
Linker Finance specializes in digital banking solutions, offering an integrated mobile and internet platform for financial institutions. Their platform, designed to enhance customer experience, seamlessly integrates with existing systems, supports technological advancements, and provides data management tools and insights. This enables banks to refine strategies, mitigate risks, and ensure secure operations while maintaining their brand identity.

Hoop

Seed Round in 2024
Hoop is a workflow integration platform that aims to enhance productivity by centralizing tasks across various tools. It automatically captures todos and action items from meetings and chat, helping users avoid distractions and notification overload. By streamlining task management, Hoop allows business teams to focus on essential work and make decisions more efficiently, reducing the need for excessive meetings. The platform is designed to improve workflow and ensure that users do not miss important tasks, ultimately facilitating better organization and faster decision-making processes.

Yeti Confetti Kids

Seed Round in 2024
Yeti Confetti Kids is an educational app that combines cutting-edge technology with educator-curated content.

Cartwheel

Seed Round in 2024
Cartwheel specializes in on-demand delivery management software that caters to a variety of sectors, including courier services, restaurants, and medical deliveries. The company's platform enhances businesses' delivery infrastructure by offering logistics data analytics, warehouse management, and asset tracking services. This enables clients to optimize their dispatch schedules, delivery routes, and overall capacity management while maintaining brand identity and control over their data. Cartwheel has established integrations with numerous platforms, such as Olo and ezCater, and counts well-known brands like P.F. Changs, Portillo's, and Charleys Philly Steaks among its clientele. The company focuses on helping businesses either launch their in-house delivery services or improve their existing third-party delivery systems, ultimately leading to significant cost savings.

iAsk Ai

Seed Round in 2024
iAsk is an AI search engine that delivers the fastest and most accurate responses in seconds, making it an attractive option for users looking for a more intuitive and user-friendly search experience. We are committed to continuous growth and development, striving to become an exciting contender in our field. At iAsk.Ai, the search engine has advanced from simple keyword-matching systems to an advanced AI that comprehends users' needs. It delivers relevant information to help users easily address simple or complex questions.

Suma Wealth

Venture Round in 2024
SUMA, LLC is a financial wellness company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company focuses on promoting financial inclusion within the Latino community by providing a comprehensive platform that combines digital media, financial technology, and virtual experiences. SUMA aims to educate and empower individuals by offering culturally relevant content and tools that simplify complex topics such as investment and debt management. Its mission is to help Latinos navigate financial challenges, enhance their economic knowledge, and build sustainable wealth, ultimately positioning itself as a trusted resource for fostering financial well-being and prosperity.

Crate

Seed Round in 2023
Crate is an AI-powered platform for saving, organizing, and sharing online content. The service collects data from across the internet and provides automatic sorting and categorization, along with AI-generated summaries, to help users find and use saved material. Content can be captured from anywhere via a browser extension, enabling easy access to organized information. Founded in 2021, Crate is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Sigo Seguros

Seed Round in 2023
Sigo Seguros is an online auto insurance provider that focuses on serving the Latino market. The company utilizes data and automation to offer lower-cost policies, ensuring affordability and access for its customers. Sigo's platform features transparent pricing and eliminates the need for credit checks, making it easier for users to obtain insurance. Additionally, the company provides services in Spanish, enhancing accessibility for Spanish-speaking clients. Through its digital tools, Sigo enables users to effectively manage their car insurance, streamlining the process and improving the overall customer experience.

Betterleave

Seed Round in 2023
Betterleave is a digital health platform dedicated to providing personalized care for individuals navigating grief and loss. It offers a comprehensive bereavement benefits service that supports employees coping with the death of a loved one, including family members, friends, colleagues, pets, or pregnancy loss. The platform combines human guidance with advanced software to engage users effectively, connecting them to essential resources and ongoing support. Betterleave’s services include individual grief counseling, group support, and navigation assistance through the complexities of bereavement. By integrating with insurers and partnering with employers, Betterleave coordinates value-driven care that enhances outcomes, reduces costs, and improves the overall member experience throughout the bereavement process.

Kudos Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Kudos Technology offers an AI-powered smart wallet service designed to enhance consumer rewards and benefits during purchases. The service efficiently tracks credit card rewards and analyzes data from multiple cards across numerous online merchants. When consumers are ready to check out, the smart assistant identifies the optimal card to use, maximizing the rewards and benefits associated with each transaction. This technology empowers customers to easily manage their payment options, ensuring they select the most advantageous card for every purchase.

She Matters

Seed Round in 2022
She Matters is a digital health platform dedicated to supporting Black mothers experiencing postpartum comorbidities. It offers access to a supportive community, culturally competent healthcare providers, and relevant resources. Additionally, it educates healthcare professionals on culturally competent care through its coaching program.

Cartwheel

Seed Round in 2022
Cartwheel specializes in on-demand delivery management software that caters to a variety of sectors, including courier services, restaurants, and medical deliveries. The company's platform enhances businesses' delivery infrastructure by offering logistics data analytics, warehouse management, and asset tracking services. This enables clients to optimize their dispatch schedules, delivery routes, and overall capacity management while maintaining brand identity and control over their data. Cartwheel has established integrations with numerous platforms, such as Olo and ezCater, and counts well-known brands like P.F. Changs, Portillo's, and Charleys Philly Steaks among its clientele. The company focuses on helping businesses either launch their in-house delivery services or improve their existing third-party delivery systems, ultimately leading to significant cost savings.

Sigo Seguros

Seed Round in 2022
Sigo Seguros is an online auto insurance provider that focuses on serving the Latino market. The company utilizes data and automation to offer lower-cost policies, ensuring affordability and access for its customers. Sigo's platform features transparent pricing and eliminates the need for credit checks, making it easier for users to obtain insurance. Additionally, the company provides services in Spanish, enhancing accessibility for Spanish-speaking clients. Through its digital tools, Sigo enables users to effectively manage their car insurance, streamlining the process and improving the overall customer experience.

Paerpay

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, Paerpay enables merchants nationwide to accept contactless payments without altering existing point-of-sale systems or requiring customers to download an app.

Beni

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021 by Sarah Pinner and Celine Mol, Beni is a browser extension that aggregates resale listings from various marketplaces. It simplifies secondhand shopping by allowing users to discover pre-loved items more easily while browsing their favorite brands online.

Innovare

Seed Round in 2021
Innovare is an education technology company that empowers educational leaders with its data strategy app. This platform aggregates diverse school data into a personalized dashboard, enabling leadership teams to make data-driven decisions, foster continuous improvement, and measure real-time impact on students and communities.

Scout - Make Money Moves

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Scout is an investing platform that enables individuals to construct investment portfolios tailored to their interests, whether it's eco-friendly brands, women-led companies, Bitcoin, or popular Gen Z stocks. With Scout, users have the freedom to select their preferred investment options, while we diligently manage the portfolio to ensure safety and risk management.

Elevate

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gain an elevated understanding of finance

Certiverse

Seed Round in 2021
Certiverse is a technology company focused on providing online certification and testing solutions. Its cloud-based platform enables organizations to efficiently develop, manage, and administer certification exams. By offering tools for item writing, exam publishing, and candidate management, Certiverse aims to streamline the certification process while ensuring security and scalability. The company leverages the expertise of professionals and innovative crowdsourcing models to create industry-leading exams, enhancing the overall testing experience for clients and candidates alike. This approach allows organizations to reduce the time required to launch new certifications and improves the accessibility of credentialing programs.

Shopflix

Venture Round in 2021
Shopflix is a product demonstration platform that enables brands to effectively promote their offerings. The company provides livestreaming services, allowing clients to stream their products and create live advertisements. Through its platform, brands can convey their stories to a wider audience, enhancing their reach and visibility. Additionally, Shopflix has a Creative Team that manages the scheduling and production of promotional shoots for the brands, ensuring a professional presentation of their products. This combination of live streaming and creative support positions Shopflix as a valuable tool for brands looking to engage with consumers in an interactive manner.

ConnectCareHero

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ConnectCareHero operates a digital platform that curates local entertainment options and facilitates social engagement for older adults. This helps healthcare organizations enhance activity programming, reduce senior isolation, and improve overall health outcomes.

Shopflix

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Shopflix is a product demonstration platform that enables brands to effectively promote their offerings. The company provides livestreaming services, allowing clients to stream their products and create live advertisements. Through its platform, brands can convey their stories to a wider audience, enhancing their reach and visibility. Additionally, Shopflix has a Creative Team that manages the scheduling and production of promotional shoots for the brands, ensuring a professional presentation of their products. This combination of live streaming and creative support positions Shopflix as a valuable tool for brands looking to engage with consumers in an interactive manner.

Paerpay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Paerpay enables merchants nationwide to accept contactless payments without altering existing point-of-sale systems or requiring customers to download an app.

Dame Products

Seed Round in 2021
Dame Products is a sexual wellness brand dedicated to designing high-quality sex toys that enhance intimacy. The company prioritizes consumer needs, collaborating with women and sex therapists to create vibrators tailored to diverse sexual experiences.

Expectful

Seed Round in 2021
Expectful is a digital health and wellness platform focused on supporting women throughout their reproductive journey, including preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages. The platform offers a range of resources such as guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and expert advice tailored to the unique needs of expectant and new mothers. By providing a non-pharmacologic and accessible approach to mental health, Expectful aims to reduce prenatal and postpartum stress, enhancing the overall well-being of both mothers and infants. The app is designed to make meditation easy and effective, helping users navigate the physical, mental, and emotional challenges associated with motherhood.

Topl

Seed Round in 2020
Topl is a blockchain-based technology company that enables organizations to monetize ethical and sustainable practices by recording verified impact on a transparent, auditable ledger. It provides a decentralized protocol and accompanying services designed to build an impact technology economy, allowing enterprises to prove and monetize their positive impact as an asset across industries and borders. The Topl platform offers blockchain infrastructure, a blockchain for impact verification, and hosted tooling that simplifies interaction with the network, including supply chain certification and related services. By combining cross-border projects with verifiable impact data, Topl helps brands unlock value from social and environmental programs while providing a scalable solution for impact monetization.

Toolchain

Seed Round in 2020
Toolchain is a company that specializes in a distributed software build system tailored for application developer teams of varying sizes. Its system is founded on an open-source core and leverages dependency analysis along with fine-grained workflow modeling. This combination facilitates efficient caching, concurrency, and remote execution, resulting in fast, stable, and scalable builds for both local laptops and continuous integration environments. By providing distributed execution capabilities, Toolchain enables clients to run build steps concurrently, enhancing productivity and streamlining the development process.

Blanket

Seed Round in 2020
Blanket is a Miami-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in automating the sales development process through its innovative platform. The company provides tools for sales teams to efficiently prospect for leads, manage email communications, create landing pages, and schedule calls. By integrating these functionalities into a single platform, Blanket enables users to generate interest from their audience and analyze results effectively, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of sales representatives in securing qualified leads.

Suma Wealth

Seed Round in 2020
SUMA, LLC is a financial wellness company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company focuses on promoting financial inclusion within the Latino community by providing a comprehensive platform that combines digital media, financial technology, and virtual experiences. SUMA aims to educate and empower individuals by offering culturally relevant content and tools that simplify complex topics such as investment and debt management. Its mission is to help Latinos navigate financial challenges, enhance their economic knowledge, and build sustainable wealth, ultimately positioning itself as a trusted resource for fostering financial well-being and prosperity.

EarlyBird

Seed Round in 2020
EarlyBird is a fintech platform that facilitates investment gifting for children. It simplifies the process for parents while allowing friends and family to contribute financially towards a child's future.

Care Advisors

Seed Round in 2020
CareAdvisors is a minority-owned technology company dedicated to enhancing healthcare equity in the United States. The company automates the manual enrollment process for healthcare and social service benefits, thereby facilitating rapid access for millions of individuals. By streamlining this process, CareAdvisors aids healthcare organizations in reducing uncompensated care costs and addressing delays in treatment and payments. The founding team, with over a decade of experience in building community resource directories, emphasizes a personalized approach to patient care, providing one-on-one assistance through trained health navigators. These navigators work to dismantle barriers to quality healthcare and are integral to the coverage-to-care model established by the Affordable Care Act. CareAdvisors also offers training programs designed to prepare future health professionals, focusing on cultural competencies and real-world applications of health informatics. Their innovative platform connects healthcare providers with patients while enhancing the capacity of care coordinators and social workers, ultimately aiming to improve community health outcomes.

Finix

Series B in 2020
Finix develops a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payments. The platform uses modular architecture and real-time tracking to consolidate payment data and facilitate global money transfers.

Curu

Seed Round in 2020
Curu, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2016, that specializes in automated credit building solutions. Its flagship application analyzes users' credit reports, transactions, and financial behaviors to create customized action plans aimed at improving credit scores. By allowing users to link their financial accounts, Curu's sophisticated algorithms identify specific actions that individuals can take to enhance their creditworthiness. This not only helps applicants meet eligibility requirements for various financial products, such as credit cards and loans, but also enables lenders to open more accounts by providing insights into user behavior. Curu's innovative approach includes features like the "Extended Approval Plan" and a tailored risk model, making it a valuable partner for financial institutions seeking to enhance their clientele's credit profiles while promoting responsible financial management.

Certiverse

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Certiverse is a technology company focused on providing online certification and testing solutions. Its cloud-based platform enables organizations to efficiently develop, manage, and administer certification exams. By offering tools for item writing, exam publishing, and candidate management, Certiverse aims to streamline the certification process while ensuring security and scalability. The company leverages the expertise of professionals and innovative crowdsourcing models to create industry-leading exams, enhancing the overall testing experience for clients and candidates alike. This approach allows organizations to reduce the time required to launch new certifications and improves the accessibility of credentialing programs.

Vantage Point

Seed Round in 2020
Vantage Point is a company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in developing immersive employee training programs utilizing virtual reality (VR) technology. Founded in 2017, Vantage Point focuses on enterprise training in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace anti-sexual harassment. The company aims to transform traditional learning experiences by fostering empathy and personal growth through its VR platform. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, consumer goods, consulting, education, and recruitment. Vantage Point is led by female and black founders and is committed to enhancing soft skills and emotional intelligence in the workforce, ultimately enabling individuals to reach their full potential in their professional environments.

Encantos

Seed Round in 2020
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.

Leaf Trade

Venture Round in 2019
Leaf Trade operates a platform that facilitates ordering and fulfillment in highly regulated cannabis markets. Its wholesale ordering system connects licensed vendors and dispensaries, streamlining order management and payment processes across nearly 25 states.

Tiny Organics

Seed Round in 2019
Tiny Organics is a New York‑based company that creates 100% organic, nutrient‑rich baby and toddler meals. Using a digital platform, parents complete a quiz to receive personalized meal recommendations, which are then delivered directly to their door. The company’s menu features a wide variety of flavors, each formulated by neonatal nutritionists and Michelin‑starred chefs to support developmental milestones while limiting added sugars and salt. Products are prepared with plant‑based ingredients and contain no more than five grams of natural sugar per serving. Tiny Organics has been highlighted in national media and supported by prominent investors.

Curu

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Curu, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2016, that specializes in automated credit building solutions. Its flagship application analyzes users' credit reports, transactions, and financial behaviors to create customized action plans aimed at improving credit scores. By allowing users to link their financial accounts, Curu's sophisticated algorithms identify specific actions that individuals can take to enhance their creditworthiness. This not only helps applicants meet eligibility requirements for various financial products, such as credit cards and loans, but also enables lenders to open more accounts by providing insights into user behavior. Curu's innovative approach includes features like the "Extended Approval Plan" and a tailored risk model, making it a valuable partner for financial institutions seeking to enhance their clientele's credit profiles while promoting responsible financial management.

Career Karma

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Career Karma is a San Francisco-based platform dedicated to helping aspiring software engineers discover and pursue job training programs. With over 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools listed, users can compare courses, read student reviews, and connect with peers for mentorship. The platform offers guidance on choosing the right technology field and program, facilitating informed decision-making through personalized matching and community support.

Reel

Seed Round in 2019
Reel is a platform for debt-free shopping that makes it simple to pay for what you want in installment savings. From a new pair of shoes to an Apple Watch, we help you save a little every day, while by giving you inspiration and price alerts.

Alphaa.io

Seed Round in 2019
Alphaa.io provides a framework for creators and brands to issue multi-utility NFTs, enabling companies to connect physical and digital assets through a white-labeled smart contract solution. Digital certificates of authenticity powered by NFTs allow resale royalties, increase engagement, and provide unique value propositions. The company also operates an online marketplace that connects companies to artists and offers a loyalty program to track customer engagement and reward exclusive perks, using NFTs to track ownership of digital assets and support a gamified approach to loyalty for businesses of all sizes.
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