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Epic Angels is globally the largest women-only angel investment network, investing in APAC & LATAM. Epic Angels provides women with a platform to invest, learn, and help incubate more female angel investors who want to be part of the thriving startup scene.
This show demystifies angel investing by allowing you to look behind the scenes, meet the startup founders, hear from the investors, and learn about the world of venture capital.
Hosted by investors Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
This show demystifies angel investing by allowing you to look behind the scenes, meet the startup founders, hear from the investors, and learn about the world of venture capital.
Hosted by investors Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
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Neem is a Pakistan-based fintech startup building the payments infrastructure that simply doesn't exist in the world's fifth largest country. While 71% of transactions still happen in cash, businesses juggle 10+ payment providers just to collect money or pay vendors. Neem has built the full stack: collections, disbursements, branded wallets, and unified reconciliation—all through a single API.Founded by Vladimira, Nadeem, and Naeem—a former fintech accelerator builder, the ex-CEO of Pakistan's largest fintech JazzCash, and a former Pakistani Minister of Investment—Neem went live in January 2025 and already powers 50+ enterprise clients including the country's largest logistics provider (2 million packages/day), three top insurers, and healthcare platforms serving millions of patients.With digital transactions growing 40% year over year and government backing the shift to cashless, Neem is laying the financial rails for 2.5 million+ underserved businesses in a market where Stripe, Razorpay, and Adyen don't operate.Angel investor Mahrukh Qadeer joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Eolic Wall is a Peru-based renewable energy startup revolutionizing distributed wind generation. While 40% of solar capacity is distributed, less than 1% of wind energy is—because traditional turbines need massive scale to be efficient. Eolic Wall has cracked the code with the Eolic Cell, a 2x2x2 meter modular wind system that delivers utility-scale efficiency with 20x the power density of solar.Founded by Natalia and Alfredo, former bankers turned deep tech innovators, Eolic Wall uses proprietary aerodynamic geometry and magnetic levitation to achieve the same levelized cost of energy (LCOE) as traditional large-scale turbines—but in a compact, stackable format perfect for buildings, factories, and data centers.Angel investor Anna Itkin joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Maaike Doyer, founder of Epic Angels.
BioPlaster from Mexico transforms invasive sargassum algae into high-performance, certified biodegradable materials that replace petroleum-based plastics in packaging and textiles. Their product line includes compostable films, bags, foams, and threads designed for circularity, industrial scalability, and environmental impact. Listen to the story of Andrea and Daniel, Co-founders of BioPlaster Research, about how they’re taking the 38M metric tons of sargassum algae that washes up on the Caribbean coast every year and converting it into biodegradable solutions for the $900B plastic industry. They have over $5.3M in LOIs from partners like IKEA suppliers, Great Packaging, AbaMex, and our portfolio company Refurbi and will start commercialisation early 2026. Angel investors Lorena Compean and Stephanie Groen join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Maaike Doyer, founder of Epic Angels.
Refurbi is transforming Latin America's massive e-waste problem into a profitable circular economy solution, generating $7.5M in annual revenue while making quality smartphones accessible to millions. With 1.3 million tons of electronic waste piling up annually and only 3% properly managed, co-founders Sebastian and Sylvia have built the region's most trusted refurbished device ecosystem.Listen to Sebastian share how they've achieved profitability from day one through data-driven operations, secured exclusive partnerships with Apple and Samsung, and created a business model so efficient they sell devices before paying suppliers. From their high-tech warehouse in Bogota to their expansion into Mexico's 30-40 million device market, discover how Refurbi is capturing the proven global refurbished smartphone opportunity that represents 20% of sales in developed markets but remains largely untapped in Latin America.At 39:35 sustainability expert Carolina Ocampo-Maya joins for the Investor Talk segment, sharing insights from her facility visit and why this circular economy model represents both strong returns and measurable environmental impact.Hosted by Maaike Doyer, founder of Epic Angels.
Salva Health is tackling breast cancer screening accessibility with their portable device Julieta, which delivers screening results in under 5 minutes without requiring medical professionals or internet connectivity - reaching underserved women who would otherwise never get tested.Listen to the story of Valentina, the founder of Salva Health, as she tackles the challenge of late-stage breast cancer detection in Latin America and builds a scalable solution to bring life-saving screening to women in remote communities.Angel investor Luz Stella Gomez joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (24:00).Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Avika Narula and Abhi Agarwal from Living Roots. Living Roots from Thailand is dedicated to tackling the challenges faced by the agriculture industry today where 98% of fertilizers used are still synthetic, 75% of them are imported for most countries, and one-third of the world’s farmland is already degraded. Living Roots provides data-driven biological fertilizer manufactured locally that boosts yields and regenerates soil — at the cost of synthetics.At publication of this episode, Living Roots is actively raising funds.Angel investor Eva Nixon Wang joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (scroll to 40:30). Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Rosina Mazumder and Yawar Mehboob from Arogga. Arogga is dedicated to tackling the challenges faced by the healthcare system in Bangladesh today - unregulated, small, poorly stocked pharmacies where 30% of the medicines available are counterfeit. By providing 100% genuine, convenient, and cheaper medicines, Arogga is Bangladesh's number 1 digital pharmacy. They are building the healthcare ecosystem in Bangladesh.At publication of this episode, Arogga is actively raising funds.Angel investor Megha Kalani joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (29:00).Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Altai Casting from Australia is transforming the entertainment industry by connecting artists with global opportunities while streamlining workflows for casting directors, agents, and production clients, all through a single platform. Listen to the story of Renee and Josh, the founders of Altai, as they tackle the challenges of a manual and fragmented casting process through their platform that caters to the entire industry: from artists to studios. Angel investor Hayley Limpkin joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (24:00).Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Enaxiom is tackling water and energy consumption of data centers with their proprietary technology HydroCool which can cut liquid cooling electrical consumption up to 80% while improving data centers water footprint. Listen to the story of Tia and Bijan, the founders of Enaxiom, as they tackle the challenges of bio-manufacturing and unbundle the value chain for a more sustainable, cruelty-free future.Angel investor Megan Willis joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (33:00). Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Lucinda Revell and Gordon Peters from Boost Capital. Headquartered in Singapore, Boost is the white-label AI platform, that enables financial institutions in emerging markets to reach their customers through messenger services. They add the neo-bank infrastructure to traditional financial institutions, which allows the customers of these banks to apply for loans, savings, and insurance products in 5 to 10 minutes. Boost helps the underbanked get access to financial products and brings financial institutions to success with new channels, rich data, and lower operating expenses.At publication of this episode, Boost Capital is actively raising funds. Angel investor Wei Ying Cheah joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (24:25).Hosted by Maaike Doyer and Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Opo Bio is revolutionizing bio-manufacturing by solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in cultivated meat and collagen production—scalability. With their patented proprietary technology, they have developed a faster, more cost-effective way to grow high-quality cell lines, enabling a sustainable future for food, cosmetics, and medicine.Listen to the story of Olivia and Laura, the founders of Opo Bio, as they tackle the challenges of bio-manufacturing and unbundle the value chain for a more sustainable, cruelty-free future.Angel investor Nat Gibson joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (37:00). Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Muta wants to end waste. Muta wants to make sure that all the materials that are generated, are incorporated in the circular economy. With this vision, they want to be the leader in the market and transform the recycling industry. Listen to the story of Alejandro Caiaffa and Estefanía Abello Plata, the first Epic Angels LATAM portfolio company, on how they are revolutionizing the global recycling industry with their tech-enabled ecosystem approach. Angel investors Maria Carolina Romero, and Vivian Argueta join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (39:40). Hosted by Maaike Doyer, founder of Epic Angels.
Summer 2022: one bus and a founder with a big vision - to make public transport safe, reliable and affordable in Pakistan. Fast forward to 2024, this company is making US$ 4.4M ARR and has processed 10M+ bookings. ‘And we are only scratching the surface’, Founder & CEO Maha says.Listen to the story of Maha Shahzad, and how she is disrupting the transportation market, with high growth AND healthy unit economics. At publication of this episode, BusCaro is actively raising funds. Angel investor Meenal Khare joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (31:20).Hosted by Maaike Doyer and Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Ishpal, Serina from and Shubham from Kind Kones. Headquartered in Singapore, Kind Kones is more than an ice-cream company — it's a movement for kindness, inclusivity, and joy. It is Southeast Asia’s leading plant-based dessert brand. Guided by the philosophy of "being kind," their message is clear - "Be kind to your body, the environment, and to others." Indulge in vegan, gluten-free, and guilt-free desserts (ice-cream, cakes, and cookies!) and say goodbye to all refined sugar and artificial additives.At publication of this episode, Kind Kones is actively raising funds. Angel investors Reshmi Rajendran and Anne Schot join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (33:20).Hosted by Maaike Doyer and Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Sam Ghiotti and Liam McCance from Habitto. Habitto is tapping into a shifting mindset in Japan, where decades of near-zero interest rates are giving way to a hunger for smarter money management. By offering higher yield savings accounts as an entry point, Habitto then guides users towards insurance and investment products, increasing customer lifetime value while helping them meet financial goals.Habitto is currently raising their Series A, co-led by a tier 1 global fintech investor, together with a local Japanese VC firm. The team's diverse expertise, blending global innovation with local know-how, positions Habitto uniquely in the Japanese market.At publication of this episode, Habitto is actively raising funds.Angel investors Natsuko Ideka and Samika Biswasroy join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (37:30).Hosted by Hester Spiegel and Maaike Doyer, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Jenny Rudd from Dispute Buddy. Dispute Buddy is on a mission to remove the inequalities in the legal system by solving the inefficient process of evidence collection during legal disputes. Messages and emails make the bulk of the evidence and the process to gather these is stressful, disorganised, takes hours, and costs additional legal fees. With Dispute Buddy, it's simple. Users can upload their messages on the Dispute Buddy app which then organizes everything in chronological order that the user and their lawyer can collaborate on and also convert into a format that judges like.At publication of this episode, Dispute Buddy is actively raising funds.Angel investors Anne Schot and Elena Kersey join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (33:50).Hosted by Hester Spiegel and Maaike Doyer, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Deep Singh and Kaia Parv from CrediLinq.AICrediLinq is on a mission to drive financial inclusion for SMEs through their API tech infrastructure that integrates into any online platform (like Amazon and TikTok) to provide B2B buyers and sellers financing based on their digital footprint. Unlike traditional players, CrediLinq is not just a financing solution, but rather the technology layer.With CrediLinq's API tech infrastructure, any platform business can tap into this opportunity and leverage CrediLinq's proprietary AI credit underwriting engine to provide credit to their SMEs and drive stickiness. At publication of this episode, CrediLinq.AI is actively raising funds.Angel investors Tasneen Padiath and Shalini Khatwani join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (36:20).Hosted by Hester Spiegel and Maaike Doyer, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Megha Aggarwal and Ankit Durga from Fundamento.Fundamento is an AI virtual agent that helps enterprises reduce costs by 60% in their contact centers, while improving accuracy and customer satisfaction. Named among the 'Top AI Companies in Asia' by Google, Fundamento is tackling one of the biggest markets for the application of Gen AI- call center automation.At publication of this episode, Fundamento is actively raising funds.Angel investor Blerta Toska joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Hester Spiegel and Maaike Doyer, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Meenah Tariq and Omar Parvez Khan from Metric. Metric is a fin-tech startup, offering a B2B SaaS product focused on the SME segment in emerging markets. Accountants are expensive for most MSMEs and even if they do have an accountant doing their book keeping, they don't know what the numbers mean. Enter Metric- the world's most founder-friendly financial analytics app. They provide services like tracking metrics, producing reports, benchmarking against sectors, and AI for advisory. In short, Metric is the CFO for small businesses. At publication of this episode, Metric is actively raising funds.Angel investor Maria Carolina Romero (MC) joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Hester Spiegel and Maaike Doyer, founders of Epic Angels.
Listen to the story of Suraya Abdul Rashid and Chee Hoe Chor from Qarbotech. Qarbotech has created a bio-compatible solution that helps improve crop yield by 30-60%, all while being 100% natural and without causing harm to the crops or soil as compared to the chemical fertilizers used by farmers today. Their solution solves for the effect of climate change on agriculture such as increased heat and longer monsoons which cause a 30-40% decrease in crop production.At publication of this episode, Qarbotech is actively raising funds.Angel investor Hataikan Kamolsirisakul (Kam) joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Hester Spiegel and Maaike Doyer, founders of Epic Angels.
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