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At COREangels, we don’t just talk about being global—we live it. This month, that spirit was brought to life in Santiago, Chile, where members of COREangels Pacific gathered in person to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine their path forward as angel investors shaping the future of innovation across Latin America and the Asia-Pacific.

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This was more than a meeting. It was a celebration of shared purpose, perseverance, and possibility. And for a group that launched in the middle of a global pandemic, it’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when vision meets community.

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From Online Beginnings to Real-World Impact

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George Cargill, Nils Galdo, and Yoshiyuki Oba first joined the COREangels Launchpad Program during the height of COVID-19. At a time when the world was locked down and uncertainty was high, they embraced the challenge of launching their own fund—COREangels Pacific.

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What started as a bold idea formed through Zoom calls and digital whiteboards has grown into a cross-continental community of over 25 angel investors. These investors bring together diverse perspectives, deep operational experience, and a shared commitment to backing disruptive startups that are solving real problems across LATAM and APAC.

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COREangels Pacific represents exactly what makes the COREangels model unique:

  • A global mindset combined with local insight
  • A collaborative fund structure that supports angels to learn, lead, and invest together
  • A focus on early-stage startups tackling frontier challenges in health, education, mobility, fintech, sustainability, and beyond

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Reflecting on the Journey — and What Comes Next

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In this month’s gathering, the group not only celebrated what’s been achieved—they focused on what’s next. The conversation included:

  • A look back at the evolution of COREangels Pacific since 2020
  • Updates on the current portfolio and startup performance
  • Strategic alignment on upcoming investments in 2025 and beyond
  • Open sharing from angels across industries and generations

The meeting was elevated by the candid reflections of Fernando González and Cristian Barrientos, two of the group’s active investors. Their insights—grounded in real experience—brought depth and nuance to the discussion, reminding everyone that great angel investing is about more than capital. It’s about wisdom, patience, and shared learning.

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A Community, Not Just a Cap Table

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The strength of COREangels Pacific lies not only in its founders or deal flow—it lies in the community that powers it.

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From Edwin Steinsapir in Chile to Wilson Pais in Argentina, from Mauricio Benitez across borders to Chris V. Schwarzenbach in Asia, the fund brings together seasoned professionals, entrepreneurs, operators, and innovators who believe in the same core principle: entrepreneurship is a force for good, and angels can amplify that impact.

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This event wasn’t about KPIs and ROI. It was about trust, alignment, and showing up for each other. That human element is what elevates the fund from a financial structure to a living, evolving network.

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What Makes COREangels Pacific Different?

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  • Complementary backgrounds: Investors come from tech, finance, health, logistics, academia, and consulting—offering startups a rich mix of expertise
  • Commitment to founders: Portfolio companies receive not just capital, but operational support, mentorship, and strategic guidance
  • Cross-regional focus: Unlike most local angel groups, COREangels Pacific invests in both LATAM and Asia-Pacific, creating a unique bridge for startups and investors
  • Learning-driven structure: Angels grow together—through deal flow reviews, joint due diligence, and shared decision-making

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More Than a Fund. A Movement.

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The gathering in Chile serves as a marker of momentum—not just for COREangels Pacific, but for the entire COREangels network of 13 funds.

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It shows what can happen when angel investors step outside their silos, embrace a global view, and commit to building something together. It’s about rewriting what an angel community looks like: global yet grounded, ambitious yet supportive, diverse yet united.

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And it’s proof that even when the world feels uncertain, you can launch something meaningful—with the right people, a shared purpose, and a commitment to showing up.

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Interested in Joining COREangels Pacific?

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If you’re an experienced professional, entrepreneur, or corporate leader in LATAM or Asia-Pacific—and you're looking to start or expand your journey into startup investing—COREangels Pacific may be the place for you.

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👉 Learn more about COREangels Pacific

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Because angel investing is better when we do it together.