About
New Mexico Angels is an angel investing group based in Albuquerque dedicated to catalyzing entrepreneurs, investors, and community partners through access to capital, quality deal flow, mentorship, and advocacy. The organization addresses a critical gap in the startup funding ecosystem by providing early-stage capital to companies too nascent for traditional venture capital. Angel investing represents a fundamental step in the evolution of high-risk, high-reward startups, and New Mexico Angels has positioned itself as a facilitator of this capital formation process within the state. The group operates the New Angel Club, a structured entry point for seasoned professionals interested in angel investing who want to leverage their experience to help startups while participating in potential financial upside. The New Angel Club functions as a six-week bootcamp covering the essentials of startup investing, making angel investing accessible to individuals who may be new to the space. Members of the New Mexico Angels community bring professional expertise that extends beyond capital deployment, providing mentorship and operational guidance to portfolio companies. The organization has made investments across diverse sectors including environmental services, energy storage, and agricultural chemicals, with verified portfolio companies including Spiritus, GridFlow, and Terra Vera. New Mexico Angels recognizes that angel investing carries inherent risk—investors can and do lose money on some investments—but emphasizes the non-financial rewards of being involved in building innovative companies. For founders, the organization provides not only funding but access to an experienced investor network and mentorship resources. For investors, participation offers the opportunity to support economic development in New Mexico while maintaining exposure to early-stage growth potential.