500 Startups Latam

500 Startups Latam is a venture capital firm dedicated to fostering early-stage companies in Latin America, particularly those that are Spanish-speaking. The firm offers a comprehensive mentorship program that addresses key aspects of business development, including legal issues, product development, sales strategies, growth tactics, organizational culture, and fundraising. This support is designed to prepare entrepreneurs for a culminating Demo Day, where they can showcase their businesses to potential investors. In addition to mentorship, 500 Startups Latam has invested substantial resources into acceleration programs and support services for thousands of entrepreneurs across more than 60 countries. The firm aims to enhance marketing, operations, and financial capabilities of its participants, ensuring they are equipped to secure future funding and achieve sustainable growth, thereby positioning them as potential leaders in their respective industries.

René Lomelí Ojeda

Partner

Past deals in Peru

Talently

Seed Round in 2022
Talently is an education services provider based in Lima, Peru, specializing in online programs for programming roles. The company focuses on enhancing the career prospects of software developers from Latin America by offering an intensive curriculum designed to equip them with essential skills for the technology industry. This program includes training in English communication, remote work capabilities, and career mentoring, enabling participants to improve their employability in a global job market. Talently aims to accelerate the careers of tech talent in the region, helping them secure better job opportunities worldwide.

Databits

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Databits offers you world-class training geared towards solving real-world challenges. Our team of instructors is composed of industry experts, certified in the most in-demand skills and tools. With us you can learn: Artificial Intelligence, Python, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Spark, Big Data, Data Analytics, Data Governance, Power BI, Databricks, Azure and more. We have presence in Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia where we have trained +1000 professionals and +50 companies in the region.