Canela Media

Canela Media is a digital media company focused on serving U.S. Latinx audiences through culturally relevant content and technology. It operates Canela. TV, a free streaming platform offering Spanish-language movies, shows, news, music, and kids’ programming. Canela Media also provides data and advertising solutions that help brands reach Latinx audiences with precision across its streaming and digital ecosystem.

Investment Details

Portfolia Fund

Funding Round

Series A

Milestones

Funded in 2020, 2022 and 2024

About the Founder

Isabel Rafferty Zavala

Isabel Rafferty Zavala is the founder and CEO of Canela Media, with over 15 years of experience building and scaling digital media and advertising businesses serving the Hispanic market. She previously founded Mobvious Media, partially acquired by Prisa Group, and helped launch Adsmovil USA, a leader in mobile ad tech.

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Peggy Northrop

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Chantell Preston

Healthcare Executive, Houston, TX

“I joined because I was excited that the model was more like a mutual fund and offered exposure to so many companies and opportunities to further learning.”

Namrita Kapur

Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA

“I have learned so much about leadership, financial well-being, and the power of connection from the amazing community of women at Portfolia.”

Peggy Northrop

CEO of Watermark and Former Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine, Connecticut

“I love the concept of being able to invest and collaborate with others, mitigating my own risk by investing in a portfolio. It lets me see more deals in the pipeline.”

Chantell Preston

Healthcare Executive, Houston, TX

“I joined because I was excited that the model was more like a mutual fund and offered exposure to so many companies and opportunities to further learning.”

Namrita Kapur

Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA

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