Caricaco Summit 2026 puts Central America on the global venture capital stage
Caricaco Summit 2026 will bring global founders and investors together in Costa Rica to advance venture capital and technological innovation in Central America.
In March 2026, Caricaco Summit will bring founders, investment funds, angel investors, and key players from the entrepreneurial ecosystem to Los Sueños, Costa Rica, establishing itself as a key meeting point for driving the global growth of Central American startups.
Central America has the talent, ambition, and potential to compete globally, and Caricaco Summit 2026 is clear proof of that.
Organized by Caricaco Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on Central America and one of the most prominent networks of Central American founders, with a portfolio of more than 25 startups, this event is establishing itself as a leading gathering for those building with a long-term vision in venture capital and technology entrepreneurship across the region.
After two previous editions that brought together more than 450 attendees and over 40 international speakers, Caricaco Summit 2026 aims to deliver an even stronger, more relevant, and more specialized experience. It is not a commercial event: it remains nonprofit, reinvesting everything it generates in the entrepreneurial community as part of Caricaco Ventures’ commitment to the region’s economic and social development.
An agenda designed for founders and investors
The Summit’s first day will open with networking sessions, followed by an agenda focused on analyzing global trends and how they apply in Central America. The program includes panels on fintech’s role in emerging markets, the real impact of artificial intelligence on startups, the transformation of mobility in Latin America, and the challenges of competing with regional incumbents.
The agenda will also feature discussions on fundraising in Central America, from both investors’ and founders’ perspectives, as well as structured networking sessions, coffee breaks, and a closing cocktail reception, all designed to maximize interaction among attendees in a beachfront setting.
IMG. Caricaco Summit 2026 event agenda
World-class speakers
Caricaco Summit 2026 will feature leading figures from the global venture capital and startup ecosystem. Speakers include:
- Miguel Armaza, Co-Founder and General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures
- Allen Taylor, Managing Partner at Endeavor Catalyst
- Roger Terán, Co-Founder of R2
- Miles Suter, Bitcoin Product Lead at Block
- Bianca Sassoon, Managing Partner at 17Sigma
- Andrés Pesce, Co-Founder and CEO of Kayyak Ventures
- Brian Requarth, Co-Founder and General Partner at Latitud
These leaders will share their perspectives on the future of venture capital, opportunities in emerging markets, and strategies for scaling startups from Central America to global markets.
Why does it matter to the Latin American ecosystem?
Central America has historically been underestimated on the Latin American venture capital map. Yet the ecosystem is showing that the size of a territory does not define the scale of its ambition. Caricaco Ventures has built an investment thesis focused on Central American founders with global potential, and the Summit brings that vision to life.
For the Latin American ecosystem, Caricaco Summit represents:
- A bridge between capital and talent: The event fosters exchange between venture capital funds active in Latin America and founders operating in Central America, a region with underexplored opportunities and startups with validated business models.
- Practical knowledge: These conversations are not theoretical. The panels and talks are designed to address real challenges facing Central American founders: from raising capital in a small market to competing with regional incumbents and expanding into other markets.
- Valuable connections: The Summit prioritizes quality over quantity. Networking sessions are structured to maximize strategic connections among founders, angel investors, family offices, and venture capital funds.
- A long-term vision: Caricaco Summit takes an impact-driven approach. Everything it generates is reinvested in the entrepreneurial community, strengthening the regional ecosystem from the ground up.
Who should attend
Caricaco Summit 2026 is for:
- Startup founders operating in Central America who want to scale regionally or raise capital.
- Venture capital funds active in Latin America and interested in exploring opportunities in Central America.
- Angel investors and family offices looking to diversify their portfolios with high-potential startups in emerging markets.
- Media and strategic partners committed to the growth of the Latin American entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Tickets for Caricaco Summit 2026 are now available. Visit https://caricaco.vc/summit/ to register and learn more about the event redefining venture capital in Central America.
About Caricaco Ventures
Caricaco Ventures is Central America’s most active seed-stage investor and the world’s largest network of Central American founders, with a portfolio of more than 25 startups. Its mission is to empower Central American founders to build companies with global reach, demonstrating that although the region is small in size, it has the talent, ambition, and potential to compete on the world stage.
