Breaking Funding Barriers
for Women of Color.
Jamilah Mena is a force —
A multilingual attorney, strategist, and advisor who moves through the world with purpose.
A proud Garifuna-American with deep roots in Honduras and a global career spanning law, tech, and venture capital, she founded Nemeri Ventures to break barriers and build bridges. With an acute awareness of how access—rather than talent—is often the missing piece, she created a platform focused on preparing and supporting women of color founders building high-growth ventures.
Her career has taken her across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, guiding founders through the labyrinth of capital raising—from strategy to investor readiness. At Nemeri, she curates a space where vision meets opportunity—where brilliant women of color entrepreneurs gain the knowledge, tools, and networks to transform their ideas into investable, scalable businesses. Jamilah ensures they walk into the room not just ready, but undeniable. She also works alongside mission-aligned investors who share her commitment to expanding access.
Building Generational Wealth, Honoring Generational Wisdom
A storyteller at her core, she channels her energy through voice—spoken or sung. Whether commanding a room with sharp insight or pouring raw emotion into poetry and song, her voice is her power. And through Nemeri, she ensures others find theirs, too.
"I built this firm with the same resilience my ancestors passed down to me—because true freedom means economic empowerment."
— Jamilah Mena.
Through strategy and partnership, we help you…
Build Investor-Ready, Venture-Scale Businesses
We go beyond advice—equipping founders with the strategy, positioning, and materials needed to confidently navigate the fundraising process and engage the right investors.
Access Curated, High-Growth Opportunities
We engage a network of mission-aligned investors seeking early access to high-potential women of color founders building scalable, venture-backable companies.