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Cintia Mano is the Partner and Chief Executive Officer of COREangels International, based in Madrid, Spain. Before transitioning to the venture capital ecosystem, she spent fifteen years in senior leadership roles at major corporate entities, including consulting firm Booz Allen & Hamilton, PwC, and Vale. Over the subsequent twelve years, Mano built operational expertise as an entrepreneur, mentor, and angel investor within the early-stage technology sector. At COREangels, she works alongside founder Rui Falcão to oversee a global network of angel investment groups operating across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The firm currently manages multiple regional funds comprising hundreds of active angel investors and a diverse portfolio of early-stage technology startups. Mano’s current professional focus centers on professionalizing cross-border angel syndicates and expanding international early-stage investment communities to support emerging technology founders.
As a Partner at COREangels, Cintia Mano stands at the forefront of early-stage venture capital, actively shaping the future of innovation. Her role is instrumental in sourcing, evaluating, and supporting promising startups within the COREangels network. Cintia's responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum, including meticulous deal flow management, comprehensive due diligence, and providing invaluable strategic mentorship to portfolio companies. She helps these ventures navigate critical growth phases, from initial concept to market expansion, ensuring they are well-positioned for long-term success. Cintia also actively contributes to the investment committee, where her insights are vital in shaping the fund's overall portfolio strategy and ensuring alignment with COREangels' mission to back groundbreaking founders.
Cintia's investment thesis is firmly rooted in disruptive innovation and scalable solutions. She possesses a keen interest in technology sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software as a Service (SaaS), fintech, and healthtech, recognizing their immense potential for transformative impact across industries. Beyond pure technological advancement, she is deeply passionate about ventures that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This includes a particular focus on sustainable technology, clean energy initiatives, and social impact enterprises that aim to create positive societal change. Her portfolio preferences lean towards companies distinguished by strong founding teams, clear market differentiation, and a viable path to global expansion.
Cintia Mano brings a wealth of experience to her pivotal role at COREangels, cultivated over years within the dynamic startup ecosystem and financial services sector. Prior to joining COREangels, she held leadership positions where she honed her expertise in strategic development, market analysis, and corporate finance. Her diverse background includes working with both established corporations and nascent startups, affording her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities inherent at various stages of business development. This extensive experience has equipped her with a robust framework for identifying intrinsic value and effectively mitigating risk in early-stage investments. Cintia is also a strong advocate for entrepreneurship, frequently participating in industry events and actively mentoring aspiring founders, sharing her knowledge and fostering the next generation of innovators.
While specific individual investments are often confidential within the COREangels portfolio, Cintia has been pivotal in backing several companies that have gone on to achieve significant milestones. These include successful follow-on funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and notable market expansion. Her strategic guidance and hands-on support have been widely credited with accelerating the growth trajectories of numerous startups under the COREangels umbrella, solidifying her reputation as a discerning, supportive, and impactful investor.
Cintia Mano is a Partner at COREangels, an early-stage investment network. She is a key figure in identifying, evaluating, and supporting high-potential startups, contributing significantly to the venture capital ecosystem.
Cintia Mano invests in disruptive technologies like AI, SaaS, fintech, and healthtech. She also focuses on sustainable tech, clean energy, and social impact ventures that demonstrate strong ESG principles and scalable business models.
Cintia Mano works as a Partner at COREangels, an early-stage investment network dedicated to fostering innovative startups and providing strategic capital and mentorship to promising ventures.
