Epic Angels enters Latin America with investment  in Colombian recycling tech startup MUTA

Epic Angels, Asia’s 4th Most active angel network, enters Latin America with investment  in Colombian recycling tech startup MUTA

Epic Angels, the largest global female-only investor collective and Asia’s  4th most active angel network, has announced its first investment in Latin America with MUTA, a  Colombian startup revolutionizing the recycling industry through technology.

This milestone investment marks Epic Angels’ entry into Latin America’s growing startup  ecosystem and reflects the increasing demand among female investors across the region to back  meaningful innovation.

“This journey started when I was invited by the Cali Chamber of Commerce in Colombia to speak  at the Capital Summit,” said Maaike Doyer, Founding Partner of Epic Angels. “That’s where I met  MUTA, winner of the Summit, and I immediately knew this was more than a pitch. This was the  beginning of something bigger: our move into Latin America.”

MUTA, co-founded by Estefanía Abello Plata, CFA and Alejandro Caiaffa, digitizes recycling collection  and processing through an end-to-end SaaS platform. The company tackles a critical compliance  and traceability gap in global recycling supply chains, positioning itself as a key player in the  circular economy.

“MUTA’s model hits all the right notes,” said Maaike Doyer. “It’s deeply local and urgently global.  It’s a tech company born out of operational pain, led by founders who get the industry and have  bold, system-changing ambitions.”

The round, led by Impacta VC, included participation from SOSV, @New Ventures, Fondo Impacta,  Vx Ventures, and Epic Angels, who contributed through a syndicate of 28 female investors, many  making their first angel investment.

“Investing with Epic Angels has given the women confidence, community, and a front-row seat to  a world-class startup,” said Vivian Argueta, Director of Innovation of the Cali Chamber of  Commerce.

Plata, Co-Founder of MUTA. ”Partnering with Epic Angels not only strengthens our access to  strategic capital but also aligns with our mission to drive economic opportunities for the recycling  value chain. With their network of experienced investors and operators, we see a unique  opportunity to accelerate our international expansion, strengthen our financial strategy, and drive  deeper impact.”

Epic Angels, in partnership with the Cali Chamber of Commerce, plans to continue expanding in  Latin America, connecting more women investors with early-stage startups that drive impact and  innovation.

About MUTA
MUTA is a Certified B Corporation based in Colombia, offering a SaaS platform that digitizes  waste collection and connects collectors to industrial processors. Learn more about them here: https://mutaworld.com/

About Epic Angels
Epic Angels is the largest global female-only investment collective, with 600+ women investing  in early-stage startups across APAC and LATAM. Learn more: epicangelnetwork.com