Overview of top Latin America tech events

STARTUP
AVENUE
COMPETITION
2025

Promoting an entrepreneurial culture to transform LatAm through innovation & technology .

Our core belief: Entrepreneurs are the seed of innovation, and innovation is the key to development.

What we do: We create the appropriate conditions to promote the LatAm Startup Hub from Antigua Guatemala, helping startups in the region scale, to potentialize the impact in the region.

Why we do it: We believe deeply in the potential that LatAm has, and we know that the new and innovative ideas are the ones who are going to accelerate the process of transforming our region.

Are you an ambitious entrepreneur with a groundbreaking Startup? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your innovation, gain valuable exposure, and secure potential funding?

Startup Avenue is a Competition for aspiring entrepreneurs in Latin America. We aim to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and empower the next generation of Latin American Startups. Our mission is to connect talented entrepreneurs with industry experts, investors, and mentors who can help turn their ideas into reality.

STARTUP AVENUE @ VOLCANO SUMMIT 2025

Raising funding?

Elevating your Startup?

Creating Impact?

This is the place for you.

From September 6 to 8 in Antigua, Guatemala, we’re bringing together the most innovative founders from LATAM with global investors, top VCs, and world-wide leaders as mentors.

Startup Avenue is for founders who are ready to raise funding, grow fast, and make a tangible impact in the region.

WHY JOIN STARTUP AVENUE?

Side Door Ventures

Will invest at least a USD$100,000 check to the startup they’re most excited about.

Caricaco

Will invest USD$50,000 in the most cutting-edge startup based in Central America.

SECURED INVESTMENT FOR
STARTUPS

Connect with Family Offices looking to test and support new solutions.

VOLCANO CAPITAL

Workshop on building innovation ecosystems in LATAM

Learn how to structure your overall pitch, including your startup’s finances, how to talk to investors, and how to close funding rounds successfully.

Startup founders networking at LATAM investment summit

VC TRAINING PROGRAM

Meet and build relationships with leading VC funds from LATAM, the U.S., and Europe.

TOP VC CONNECTIONS

Work with world-wide leaders from different backgrounds who will become mentors to help you grow your business.

GLOBAL MENTOR
SHIP

Join a powerful network of founders, investors, and leaders making change across the region.

HIGH IMPACT COMMUNITY

Your product is validated, your business has strong traction and growing revenue, and you’re ready to scale. This stage is ideal if you’re expanding to new markets, consolidating your business model, or building a strong team to accelerate growth. You're now seeking smart capital to fuel the next phase and capture larger market share.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We’re looking for startups in key growth stages that are ready to raise funding.

Here’s who we’re focusing on:

GROWTH
& SCALA
BILITY

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Revenue: $50,000 to $500,000 in monthly revenue
Users (B2C): 10,000 to 100,000 active users
Clients (B2B): 20 to 50 paying clients
Capital raised: $500k to $5M
Team: Full-time founding team with key hires

EARLY STAGE

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Your startup has a working MVP, early users or customers, and is starting to show clear signs of traction. You've developed a robust product that is well-positioned for broader market adoption. Investors want to see you’re on the path to product-market fit and have a solid strategy for growth.

Revenue: $5,000 to $50,000 in monthly revenue
Users (B2C): 1,000 to 10,000 active users
Clients (B2B): 5 to 20 paying clients
Capital raised: $50k to $500k
Team: Founding team is full-time and has hired key talent

PRE

SEED

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Your startup is beyond the ideation stage, and you've validated your idea. You’re building (or finalizing) your MVP and starting to gain traction over the past 6 months, demonstrating product-market fit. At this stage, you’re looking for your first investors — we'll look closely at your team’s potential, vision, and ability to execute.

Revenue: $1,000 to $5,000 in monthly revenue
Users (B2C): 100 to 1,000 active users
Clients (B2B): 0 to 5 paying clients
Capital raised: First round from friends and family
Team: Fully committed founding team