<ul><li>Latine-owned businesses contributed $3.6 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2022, but receive less than 2% of venture capital funding.</li><li>Gerardo “Jerry” Miguel Rosenkranz is credited as the first modern Latine angel investor, making critical investments in Latin American companies like Starmedia and MercadoLibre.</li><li>Angels like Marcia Chong Rosado and Pedro Otálora are active in investing in Latine startups, leveraging communities like Pipeline Angels and engaging in early-stage investing.</li><li>Angel investing is seen as a critical mechanism to empower Latine entrepreneurs by democratizing capital and breaking down systemic barriers. Organizations like Angeles Investors and the Hispanic Wealth Project are leading the way in this approach.</li></ul>

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