Salkantay VC Early Stage Fund Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, at pre-seed, seed stage and Series A. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Latin America.
Early-stage VC fund investing in Latin American startups across EdTech, JobTech, HealthTech, Fintech, Proptech, SaaS, Agtech, Climate Tech, and Smart Cities from pre-seed through Series A. Fund targets founders building solutions for human improvement, economic development, and sustainable planet outcomes in Spanish-speaking markets.
About this grant
Salkantay VC is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in Latin American founders and startups targeting Spanish-speaking countries. The fund invests in companies from pre-seed through Series A stage that aim to use technology to solve critical challenges affecting Latin America. The fund operates across three key impact areas: Human Improvement (EdTech, JobTech, HealthTech and Wellness), Economic Development (Fintech, Proptech and SaaS for SME digitization and financial inclusion), and Sustainable Planet (Agtech, Climate tech and Smart cities). Beyond capital provision, Salkantay VC acts as a strategic partner, providing hands-on support, knowledge, and global networking to portfolio companies. The fund currently manages $26 million in assets under management and has invested in 23 startups that have collectively created over 1,300 jobs.
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Eligibility
Applicants must be Latin American entrepreneurs or startups targeting Spanish-speaking countries. Companies should align with the fund's investment thesis regarding geography (Latin America), sector focus (Human Improvement, Economic Development, or Sustainable Planet impact areas), and stage (pre-seed through Series A).
How it's scored
The fund evaluates potential investments based on alignment with its investment thesis across geography (Latin America/Spanish-speaking focus), sector (Human Improvement, Economic Development, Sustainable Planet), and company stage (pre-seed to Series A). The fund seeks high-return opportunities with significant impact potential for Latin America.
Key requirements
- ✓Latin American founders or startups targeting Spanish-speaking countries
- ✓Operating in EdTech, JobTech, HealthTech, Fintech, Proptech, SaaS, Agtech, Climate Tech, or Smart Cities sectors
- ✓Pre-seed through Series A stage companies
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Salkantay VC Early Stage Fund?
- Eligibility covers organisations in LATAM; startup. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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