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HERmesa operates as an angel syndicate, focusing on providing smart capital and expertise to extraordinary female-founded or co-founded startups. The organization builds an inclusive community of experienced operators who have transitioned into angel investors, leveraging their hands-on background in startups, scale-ups, and corporations. This collective approach delivers strategic guidance alongside financial investment, aiming to foster growth within its portfolio companies.
The syndicate emerged from the recognition of a need for more targeted support for female entrepreneurs in the early-stage investment landscape. Its founders, a group of seasoned operators, established HERmesa to bridge this gap, pooling their diverse industry knowledge and investment capabilities. This collective insight underpins their model of offering not just capital, but also valuable mentorship and strategic connections to nascent businesses.
HERmesa serves a dual customer base: female-led startups seeking early-stage investment and active guidance, and a community of angel investors, comprising women and aligned men, looking to deploy capital thoughtfully and gain experience. The company’s vision is to cultivate an ecosystem where promising female-led ventures receive the resources and strategic backing necessary to thrive, ultimately driving innovation and creating a more equitable entrepreneurial future.
Key people at HERmesa.
HERmesa was founded in 2020 by Maria Grazia Vigliotti (Founder Member).
Key people at HERmesa.
HERmesa was founded in 2020 by Maria Grazia Vigliotti (Founder Member).
HERmesa has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.0M Seed in EnsiliTech in August 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | EnsiliTech | $6.0M Seed | Anne Muir | 7percent Ventures, Elbow Beach Capital, Undeterred Capital, Angel Investors Bristol, Elizabeth Klein, Changels, Johnathan Matlock, Fink Family Office, Penn Park Capital, Qantx |
| May 1, 2023 | Deployed | $4.0M Seed | M12, Hugo Chardon | Angel Academe, Mayfield, Portfolio Ventures |
| May 25, 2022 | Flexa Careers | $2.9M Seed | Francesca Warner | Auxxo |