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Vizzia Technologies was a portfolio company of the New Mexico Angels. In 2024, it was acquired by HID Global, a multinational manufacturer of secure identity products. The New Mexico Angels was able to accelerate the growth of Vizzia by providing connections, mentoring, and resources, ultimately leading to an exit. Read the Investment Exit Case Study:…
Building Sustainable Investor Networks: Lessons from the Field Angel Capital Association Blog | August 4, 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of angel investing, building and sustaining a robust investor network is both an art and a science. Drawing from a recent panel discussion featuring leaders from various angel networks—including Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN), New…
Fighting a Deadly Killer: How YEEO is Tackling Mosquito-Borne Disease and Finding Support in the NM Startup Ecosystem NM Angels recently spoke with Kevin Pope, CEO and Founder of YEEO Eco-Safe, to learn more about what inspired him to start the company, why he chose NM, and how the NM Angels has been involved. …
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…
The NM Angels is proud to announce investments in two promising companies. These recent investments reflect NM Angels’ commitment to investing in innovation and supporting early-stage, high-growth companies making a difference in New Mexico. Spiritus is a climate tech company at the forefront of high-quality carbon dioxide removal (CDR) using Direct-Air-Capture (DAC) technology. Spiritus…
By Molly Callaghan | Albuquerque Business First | July 21, 2025 Albuquerque-headquartered YEEO Eco-Safe is focused on commercializing its environmentally friendly technology which can control disease-bearing and agriculture-damaging insects. The company’s patented product is based on yeast-encapsulated essential oils (YEEO), which bait mosquito larvae into eating them and dying, reducing the insect’s population density. The…
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…
By Molly Callaghan | Albuquerque Business First | June 22, 2025 Enosemi, a startup and a portfolio company of the New Mexico Vintage Fund, has been acquired by publicly traded company AMD. Enosemi offeris photonic-electronic design IP and custom silicon and will help AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) scale and develop photonics and co-packaged optics solutions across AI systems,…
Article by Katty Douraghy | June 10, 2025 At the New Mexico Angels, we know that building a strong, investor-ready company starts with building the right team. But too often, the hiring process begins with a missed opportunity: the job description. In this piece Katty Douraghy, a seasoned recruiter, leadership facilitator, and president of Artisan Creative,…
NM Angels President Drew Tulchin recently joined the Business Outlook podcast by the Albuquerque Journal to unpack insights from the 2024 Venture Capital Report. Tune in for a deep dive into the state of venture capital, startups, and innovation in New Mexico—especially in today’s shifting economy. Watch here or listen at abqjournalcast.com or wherever you…
