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By Katty Douraghy | November 2025 A Note from New Mexico Angels: At the New Mexico Angels, we know that building a strong, investor-ready company starts with building the right team and workflows. AI offers enormous potential for startups and investors alike, but it’s not a magic wand for every challenge. In this piece, Katty…
Angel investment community is making dreams come true November 1, 2025 | By David Cremer | Santa Fe New Mexican Early in my career, the president of the company I worked for shared the story of a lawyer who had advised a startup in Albuquerque. The young founder of the startup had a great idea…
Drew Tulchin featured on TJ Trout Show October 22, 2025 NM Angels President Drew Tulchin joined The TJ Trout Show on 96.3 News Radio KKOB to discuss how angel investors are supporting high-growth startups across New Mexico. Drew shared insights on NM Angels’ mission to connect local investors with promising entrepreneurs and grow the state’s…
Angel Network Pulse: the First 101 Deals The Diligent Observer | October 23, 2025 After 9 months of tracking angel network investment activity, the Diligent Observer just released its first comprehensive analysis: “Angel Network Pulse: The First 101 Deals” presented by the Angel Capital Association. NM Angels is proud to see portfolio companies Spiritus, YEEO,…
Business Confessionals: Voices from New Mexico’s Innovation Community New Mexico’s startup scene is full of bold ideas, creative founders, and the investors who believe in them. At New Mexico Angels, we love spotlighting the people behind that momentum, so we collaborated with SUNNY505 to produce the Business Confessionals, a special video showcase filmed at our Santa…
As ‘996’ culture spreads, New Mexico entrepreneurs take a measured approach By Hannah Garcia | ABQ Journal | October 19, 2025 John Cousins often asks himself: “Is what you’re doing every minute the most productive thing you could be doing?” Founder of MBA ASAP, an online business education community with students worldwide, Cousins said many…
Highlights from NM Angels’ Santa Fe Quarterly – A Photo Recap The NM Angels’ Santa Fe Quarterly on October 9 convened investors, founders, and community partners to engage, connect, and explore opportunities within New Mexico’s innovation ecosystem. From speed mentoring to the interactive marketplace, the event showcased the region’s entrepreneurial talent and investment potential. …
Enosemi is a semiconductor design startup building custom photonic-electronic chips for AI and high-speed computing. Though based in Silicon Valley, the company has solid New Mexico ties—its CEO, Matt Streshinsky, lives in Taos and is a Member of NM Angels. This case study highlights how the New Mexico Vintage Fund’s investment backed a cutting-edge chip…
At New Mexico Angels, we believe investing is personal. Behind every check, pitch, and startup success is a real person – someone who believes in the power of ideas and in the future of our state. Faces of NM Angels is a video series spotlighting the people who help make our community great. In each…
Meow Wolf is a New Mexico-based certified B-Corp that continues to break boundaries in immersive entertainment. Founded in 2008, the collective opened its first permanent location in Santa Fe in 2016. The far-reaching vision for Meow Wolf required them to seek investors who embraced its business plan potential – the concept, artists and leadership team.…
