Since making our first investment in Latin America in 2012, 500 Global has built a portfolio of 300+ regionally headquartered startups through our funds and accelerator cohorts. As one of the most active early-stage venture firms in the region, we have helped shape a thriving innovation landscape. With a growing network of active alumni investors and partners consistently ranked among the top women investors across Latin America, we remain committed to supporting the long-term scalability, competitiveness, and growth of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Our engagement in Latin America began in 2012 with our inaugural investment through the Global Fund, followed by the launch of our first regional fund in 2013, which has since expanded into three additional dedicated funds across the region. Over the past decade, we have built a portfolio of 300+ Latin America–headquartered startups and supported a growing pipeline of founders through our accelerator programs and initiatives.
500 Global’s first investment in Latin America
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched 500’s first regional fund to invest in Latin American startups.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
100 Latin American companies in portfolio.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
First regional portfolio company to be valued over $1B.
First annual LatAm portfolio retreat.
Launched Acelera Peru and Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers: Peru with Innovate Peru.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched Descubre.vc, an AI-powered news and data platform mapping startups, investors, and deals across Latin America.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched and hosted 10 Release Before Ready hackathons across the region.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Regionally based portfolio companies.
Invested across the region.
Jobs created directly from our portfolio.
We back early-stage Latin American founders building globally scalable technology startups. If you’re an ambitious team ready to grow beyond the region, apply to receive $300,000 and gain direct access to Silicon Valley networks, strategic support, and a global community of operators and investors.
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Our invite-only Founders’ Retreat brings together 150 carefully selected members of our community for three days of connection, learning, and reflection in a comfortable, retreat-style environment. Designed to foster meaningful collaboration, the program features group sessions, workshops, panels, and breakout discussions that encourage peer-to-peer exchange and mentorship. Participants strengthen relationships, gain practical insights to accelerate growth, and build the cross-border networks essential for long-term success in Latin America and beyond.
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