Hernán Fernández is the Managing Partner of Angel Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital fund in Latin America with over 15 years of experience investing in early-stage startups globally, where he manages deal-flow, investor relations and shares duties in creating value for the investment portfolio.
During his MBA at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Hernán envisioned the creation of Mexico’s first angel investor network. Hernán is a passionate investor who is committed to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. Under his leadership, Angel Ventures has managed over $120 million in assets and invested in 76 startups across Latin America, including notable companies like Kueski, Urbvan, Homie, and the unicorn Clip.
Before founding Angel Ventures, Hernán began his career as a corporate lawyer with PwC in Mexico and France. He later worked as a consultant for the United Nations’ Growing Sustainable Business Program (UNDP-GSB) in New York and Paraguay, and as a strategic management consultant with Booz & Co. in Mexico City.
In addition to leading Angel Ventures, Hernán serves on the board of the Mexican Private Equity Association (AMEXCAP). He has been recognized for his influence in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, being named one of CNN/Expansión's "30 Promises of Mexico" and TechCrunch’s "Most Influential Angel Investor in Mexico.
