About
New Mexico Angels, Inc. is an accredited angel investment membership organization founded in 1999 and based in Albuquerque, serving as a private membership group for qualified angel investors focused on the Southwest. The organization's mission centers on providing members with opportunities to achieve strong financial returns by investing in seed and early-stage companies while simultaneously addressing New Mexico's access-to-capital gap. NMA operates a two-fold strategy: first, an access-to-capital education program that has conducted investment bootcamps and virtual office hours with the goal of educating 500 entrepreneurs and investors across the state, expanding beyond traditional hubs like Albuquerque and Santa Fe to reach entrepreneurs statewide; second, the development and management of NMA Ventures, an equity-based capital fund designed to support early-stage, high-tech innovation companies. The organization actively recruits and educates additional investors to increase available capital for qualifying ventures. NMA's membership model requires accreditation and provides members with deal flow, educational programming, and networking opportunities within the angel investment community. The group has demonstrated portfolio activity, including documented investments in companies such as Lotus Leaf Coatings. Leadership includes Drew Tulchin serving as President. As a non-profit operating statewide, NMA has received recognition and support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for its regional innovation initiatives and has established partnerships with impact-focused organizations including Kachuwa Impact Fund, Angel Capital Association, Next Wave Impact, and others. The organization maintains an active membership base with over 1,300 followers on professional networks and continues to evolve its fund management capabilities, including operation of vintage funds.