# Santatera Capital

> Santatera Capital is a VC fund backing Food and Beverage and Wellness. See 15 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
- Total investments: 15
- Last investment: Jul 2026
- Lead investor: 20%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/santatera-capital
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Santatera_C
- Website: https://www.santatera.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Santatera.Capital

Santatera Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in startups that are driving change in the Food and Beverage industry. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Guadalajara, Jalisco.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $2.4M–$4M |
| Series A | $4M–$14M |
| Series B | $4.7M–$9.5M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food and Beverage | 8 | 53% |
| Wellness | 3 | 20% |
| Nutrition | 3 | 20% |
| Snack Food | 3 | 20% |
| Farming | 2 | 13% |

15 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 8 | 53% |
| Series A | 2 | 13% |
| Series B | 2 | 13% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 7% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 8 | 53% |
| Mexico | 3 | 20% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ian Paul Otero | Managing Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ian-paul-otero |
| Alejandro Gonzalez | Managing Partner | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alejandro-gonzalez-6a64 |
| Alejandro Gonzalez | Managing Partner | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alejandro-gonzalez-1cd7 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Peppertux | Peppertux is the company that made sure that pistachio spreads get the spotlight they deserve. From the Original Pistachio Butter to our Vegan Pistachio Cream, we have it all!Fueled with innovation and desire to create additional ways to consume pistachios, Peppertux also recently launched a series of pistachio beverages, ready to take the coffeespace by storm! | $2.4M | Seed | Jul 22, 2026 |  |
| Mezcla | Mezcla produces plant-based protein bars to provide snack alternatives. Its first product, the Puff-Crispy, replaces the traditional slab-style protein bar with an innovative, crunchy texture developed from puffed pea protein. The company's products use soy, dairy, and gluten-free ingredients to produce protein bars in various flavors such asvanilla, cocoa peanut butter, and hot chocolate to let customers enjoy a delicious and convenient snack that is also packed with protein and nutrients. | $9.5M | Series B | Mar 02, 2026 |  |
| Little Sesame | Little Sesame provides fresh farm foods directly from the farmers. The company was founded in 2015 by Nick Wiseman, David Wiseman, and Ronen Tenne and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. | $14.2M | Series A | Jul 15, 2025 |  |
| Little Sesame | Little Sesame provides fresh farm foods directly from the farmers. The company was founded in 2015 by Nick Wiseman, David Wiseman, and Ronen Tenne and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. | $14.2M | Series A | Jul 15, 2025 |  |
| Little Sesame | Little Sesame provides fresh farm foods directly from the farmers. The company was founded in 2015 by Nick Wiseman, David Wiseman, and Ronen Tenne and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. |  | Seed | Sep 10, 2024 |  |
| hiyo | Hiyo offers a non-alcoholic functional seltzer that aims to provide a healthy alternative to alcohol while helping people unwind. The drink is crafted with organic ingredients, including adaptogens and nootropics, designed to elevate mood and provide stress relief similar to what customers seek from alcohol. |  | Seed | Mar 22, 2024 |  |
| Mezcla | Mezcla produces plant-based protein bars to provide snack alternatives. Its first product, the Puff-Crispy, replaces the traditional slab-style protein bar with an innovative, crunchy texture developed from puffed pea protein. The company's products use soy, dairy, and gluten-free ingredients to produce protein bars in various flavors such asvanilla, cocoa peanut butter, and hot chocolate to let customers enjoy a delicious and convenient snack that is also packed with protein and nutrients. | $4M | Series A | Dec 30, 2023 |  |
| Vida Birdman | Vida Birdman supplies and delivers an array of organic foods that include vitamins, protein flours, dietary supplements, and accessories. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Nov 30, 2023 |  |
| BeanVIVO | BeanVIVO is a ready-to-eat snack food e-commerce company. |  | Seed | Oct 05, 2023 |  |
| Miche Mix | The first brand to bottle michelada by creating a beer mixer |  | Seed | Sep 15, 2023 |  |

10 of 15 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Redwood Capital Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/redwood-ventures) — VC Fund, 13 deals together
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## FAQ

### What does Santatera Capital invest in?

Santatera Capital invests primarily in Food and Beverage, Wellness and Nutrition startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 15 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Santatera Capital's check size?

Santatera Capital typically joins rounds of $2.4M–$4M at Seed, $4M–$14M at Series A and $4.7M–$9.5M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Santatera Capital participates in.

### How do I contact Santatera Capital?

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### Who are the partners at Santatera Capital?

The team at Santatera Capital includes Ian Paul Otero (Managing Partner), Alejandro Gonzalez (Managing Partner) and Alejandro Gonzalez (Managing Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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