500 Startups Latam

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Texas, United States

Countries of investment

Mexico
Spain
Ecuador
USA

Investment stages

Seed

Industries

Fintech
PropTech
Logistics
IoT
Cybersecurity

About
500 Startups Latam is the Latin America-focused arm of 500 Global, investing in early-stage startups across the region. With a strong presence in Mexico and throughout LATAM, they offer funding, mentorship, and a growth-focused accelerator program tailored to local market dynamics.

Min check size: $50K
Max check size: $1M
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Investment Thesis

500 Startups: Latam focuses on nurturing early stage companies across Latin America, particularly those that operate in Spanishspeaking markets. The firms investment approach includes providing financial backing through various stages such as Convertible Notes, Early Stage Venture, Seed, and Venture rounds. The firm is known for its comprehensive mentorship program, which covers critical areas like legal, product development, sales, growth, culture, and fundraising. This holistic approach prepares startups for successful scaling and subsequent rounds of capital.

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Manager's Experience

Top-tier fund concentrating on early-stage technology and digital startups in Latin America. Engaged in over 30 deals with a fund size exceeding $100 million. Notable for multiple successful exits, including leading investments that resulted in 5 IPOs. Operates with a strong emphasis on collaboration with founders and a hands-on approach to scaling businesses.