Startup México
Offices: Mexico, Costa Rica, USA, Spain, Singapore, Dubai, Colombia, Brazil, and more partnerships around the world.
A Mexican accelerator program that aims to position Mexico as a bridge for innovation and an economic engine between Latin America and more developed markets. It enables the region’s entrepreneurs to access financial opportunities in more mature ecosystems, and channels innovation from more developed markets through Mexico to Latin America.
Investment ticket: Not applicable
Equity: Not applicable. A percentage is determined based on the capital raised or sales generated with Startup México’s support.
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: Not applicable. Applications are always open.
Apply: https://www.startupmexico.com/
Contact: oliver@startupmexico.com
Seedstars
Seedstars operates in more than 80 emerging markets.
A global platform founded in Switzerland that aims to improve the lives of people in emerging countries through technology and entrepreneurship. It has 7 years of experience and a structured model that can be adapted to the needs and opportunities of a country or region to build and/or strengthen its ecosystems. Seedstars connects innovation ecosystems, accelerates ventures at different stages, and invests in the best entrepreneurial projects.
Investment ticket: US $50,000 Potential follow-on investment of up to US $500,000
Equity: 5% and up. If you’re not happy with the results, your equity is returned when you repay the investment.
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: Now open. Closes October 23, 2020.
Apply: https://growthprogram.seedstars.com/
Contact: alejandra.paniagua@seedstars.com
Rockstart
Rockstart is a global, technology-focused startup accelerator founded in Amsterdam, with a presence in Latin America through its office in Bogotá, Colombia. Four years ago, it launched its Latin American chapter, through which it has invested in and accelerated 30 startups. It is currently selecting the next 10 startups for its Emerging Tech vertical. Rockstart is now recognized as one of the region’s leading accelerators.
Investment ticket: US $70,000
Equity: 8% If you’re not happy with the results, your equity is returned when you repay the investment.
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: Applications have just closed.
Apply: https://www.rockstartlatam.com/
Contact: jaro@rockstart.com
Village Capital
We’ve run programs throughout Latin America, focused on a single country (such as Mexico, Colombia, or Brazil), a region (such as the Andean region), or all of Latin America.
Village Capital helps entrepreneurs take great ideas from vision to scale. Our mission is to reinvent the system to support the entrepreneurs of the future. We envision a future where businesses create equity and long-term prosperity. Since 2009, we’ve supported more than 1,100 early-stage entrepreneurs through our investment readiness programs. Our affiliated fund, VilCap Investments, has invested in more than 100 program alumni, including nine early-stage companies in Latin America such as Fintual, ePesos, and Mutuo Financiera.
Investment ticket: US$45,000 to US $75,000
Equity: No equity is taken for the program. A percentage is taken based on the amount invested. We invest in the top 2 companies in each program.
Industry: Education, agriculture, energy, healthcare, and fintech.
Next application period: Open. Closes September 30, 2020.
Apply: https://vilcap.com/current-programs/andean-region-sheltertech-accelerator-en
Contact: daniela.guerrero@vilcap.com
500 Startups LATAM
500 Startups is the world’s most active venture capital firm. Our mission is to build people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.
It operates in Mexico City, Mexico, and serves ventures from across Latin America.
Investment ticket: US $60,000
Equity: 10%
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: Opens November 2 and closes November 29, 2020
Apply: aplica.500.co
Contact: daniela.perez@500startups.com
Start-Up Chile
Start-Up Chile (SUP) is a public startup accelerator created by the Chilean Government for high-potential entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups and use Chile as a foundation. Today, Start-Up Chile is the leading accelerator in LATAM, among the TOP 10 globally, and one of the biggest and most diverse startup communities in the world. Start-Up Chile has been a global game changer. After it was created, 50 countries followed suit and created similar programs.
Investment ticket: Pre-acceleration: US $20,000 | Seed Program: US $70,000 | Growth Program: US $100,000
Equity: Pre-acceleration, acceleration, and Growth: equity-free.
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: Pre-acceleration and acceleration: October 13. Growth Program: April 2021
Apply: https://www.startupchile.org/
Contact: juandiego@startupchile.org
MassChallenge
MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator in the world. Through its global network in the United States, Israel, Switzerland, and Mexico, startups can make a greater impact and drive their growth and value worldwide.
Investment ticket: No direct investment is made; each program offers prizes.
Equity: No equity is taken for the program.
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: March 2021
Apply: https://masschallenge.org/
Contact: ecardena@masschallenge.org
Techstars
Techstars is the global platform for investment and innovation. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with 3 simple ideas: entrepreneurs create the future, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Today, our mission is to make innovation accessible to everyone, everywhere. We do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to create a more inclusive and sustainable world. Since 2006, Techstars has invested in more than 2,200 companies and now has a market capitalization of $27 billion dollars.
Investment ticket: US $120,000
Equity: 6% - 10%
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: Open.
Apply: https://www.f6s.com/newyorkcityaccelerator-2021/apply
Contact: jenny.fielding@techstars.com - eli.becerril@techstars.com
UTEC Ventures
UTEC Ventures is UTEC’s startup accelerator and one of Peru’s most active investors. Since 2015, UTEC Ventures has invested in 35 startups, with a portfolio valued at +$30M, and has supported +80 founders in growing their companies across the region. UTEC Ventures is the only Peruvian accelerator recognized by the Global Accelerator Network (GAN). It operates in Lima, Peru, and serves ventures from across Latin America.
Investment ticket: US $50,000
Equity: 5% to 7% via convertible note
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: 2021
Apply: http://utecventures.com/
Contact: ventures@utec.edu.pe
Parallel18
Parallel18 welcomes companies from around the world to help them grow from Puerto Rico into global markets beyond the island. Our team works hard to offer a high-quality entrepreneurship curriculum, build business relationships, and create investment opportunities for all our startups.
Investment ticket: Per program: US$ 40,000. | Follow-on investment of US $25,000 to US$150,000
Equity: No equity is taken for the program. Follow-on equity is based on the terms of the round.
Industry: Agnostic
Next application period: 2021
Apply: https://www.parallel18.com/
Contact: lucas@parallel18.com