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Maria Empanada

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Rocket Ship Rating: 25 out of 100

  • Food & beverage brands
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D2C
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

Maria Empanada is a high-growth fast casual restaurant concept. The company sells artisanal, hand finished empanadas at its five retail stores across the Denver metro area. CIF's investment in Maria Empanada represents the first institutional capital backing for a female, immigrant founder and CEO. Supporting female and minority-led businesses that have the potential for high growth, profitability and impact is central to CIF's mission.

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