Noramay Cadena, MiLA Capital (Make in LA)

Noramay Cadena is the Cofounder and Managing Partner of MiLA Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Noramay Cadena

Noramay Cadena is the Cofounder and Managing Partner of MiLA Capital, an early-stage venture fund in Los Angeles focused on next-generation hardware platforms like IoT, robotics, and industry 4.0. Her investment thesis targets pre-seed, seed, and post-seed stages globally, exclusively backing hardware ventures that leverage Los Angeles’ manufacturing ecosystem. Typical check sizes range from $100,000 to $1 million, with MiLA acting as a capital-efficient, high-touch investor at the earliest stages. Notable portfolio companies include Kaban Systems, a hardware startup in their portfolio, and 12 other startups that have collectively raised over $20 million. Cadena brings a distinctive point of view rooted in her decade as a Boeing engineer, emphasizing that hardware can now be brought to market more frugally than before. She is also a Kauffman Fellow (Class 23), holds three degrees from MIT, and is a cofounder of the Latinas in STEM Foundation.

Noramay Cadena at a glance

Role
Cofounder & Managing Partner
Organization
MiLA Capital (Make in LA)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Product Management, Wearables, Software, Energy, E-Commerce, Consumer Electronics, Health Care, Aerospaace

Frequently asked about Noramay Cadena

What does Noramay Cadena invest in?
Noramay Cadena at MiLA Capital (Make in LA) (Los Angeles, CA) — sector focus: Product Management, Wearables, Software, Energy, E-Commerce, Consumer Electronics, Health Care, Aerospaace, CleanTech, Sports, Logistics, Debt, Seed.
How do I contact Noramay Cadena?
Noramay Cadena's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Noramay Cadena based?
Noramay Cadena is based in Los Angeles, CA.

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