What Endeavor Miami does

Endeavor Miami is a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) accelerator and entrepreneur support organization, incorporated in Florida in 2013 as the first U.S. affiliate of the global Endeavor network (headquartered as Endeavor Global). It selects and supports high-impact entrepreneurs in South Florida through a multi-tier program stack: EndeavorLAB (a free, cohort-based program for early-stage founders, funded by scholarships from cohort sponsors including JPMorgan Chase and Tech Equity Miami), Scale Up by Endeavor (a 4-month paid cohort program priced at $1,600/month per founder, ~$6,400 total), and the Endeavor Entrepreneurs designation (which requires passing a rigorous International Selection Panel with unanimous approval). The organization also operates the Americas Partnership Investor Network (APIN), launched at the White House in July 2024 with a $1.7B capital pledge to support Latin American and Caribbean founders, and runs ecosystem-building events including Miami Tech Week, State of Innovation, and the annual Pitch Competition sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. Its core technology is not a software product but a structured selection methodology, cohort delivery model, and curated mentor/investor network; applications are accepted via Google Forms and programs are delivered primarily in person in Downtown Miami.

The business model is a hybrid of grant funding, corporate sponsorships, founder-paid cohort fees, and donations. Visible funding inflows since 2023 total $550K from JPMorgan Chase and Venture Miami, with a prior $2M raise in 2018; anchor sponsors include JPMorgan Chase, Dell Technologies, Microsoft for Startups, Delta LATAM, Evertec, Justworks, Cooley, and the founding Knight Foundation. Endeavor Miami itself does not disclose its own operating revenue; the widely cited $980M figure refers to revenues generated by its portfolio of Endeavor Entrepreneurs (companies), not the nonprofit. Since inception, the organization reports its portfolio has generated $1.08B+ in annual revenue, created 7,000+ jobs, and raised $1B+ in capital, with 77+ Endeavor Entrepreneurs supported through 2024. Customer segments include high-growth-stage entrepreneurs ($1M-$4M revenue), early-stage founders with live products, underrepresented founders (women, Black, Latinx) targeted via dedicated cohorts, and South Florida-based founders including Latin American and Caribbean entrants using Miami as a U.S. soft-landing hub.

Name

Endeavor Miami

Legal name

Endeavor Miami, Inc.

Website

https://endeavormiami.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneur Accelerator / Startup Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Venture Capital Fundraising Placement (FSAEALAC)

Keywords

• Entrepreneur accelerator programs
• Startup support services
• Nonprofit founder mentorship
• Scale Up cohort
• High-impact entrepreneurship

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Endeavor Miami runs selective accelerator-style cohort programs (most notably the paid Scale Up program) for high-impact, Miami-based entrepreneurs, providing mentorship, curated peer community, capital and customer introductions, and post-program ongoing network support. It is the first U.S. affiliate of the global Endeavor network and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, layering philanthropic and sponsor funding on top of program fees.

Product overview

Endeavor Miami is a nonprofit accelerator and support organization (the first U.S. affiliate of the global Endeavor network, launched in 2013) offering a portfolio of programs for entrepreneurs at different stages. The core offerings include EndeavorLAB (cohort-based program for early-stage underrepresented founders), Scale Up by Endeavor (cohort-based initiative for high-potential growth-stage entrepreneurs), and the Endeavor Entrepreneurs Program (global selection process for high-impact entrepreneurs). Supporting services include the Americas Partnership Investor Network (APIN) for connecting LatAm/Caribbean founders with investors, the Endeavor Miami Podcast for ecosystem insights, Community Resources for ecosystem navigation, and Research Reports including annual Impact Reports. Programs are delivered through in-person sessions, mentorship, peer communities, networking events, and demo days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EndeavorLAB: A cohort-based program to support early-stage founders in South Florida in building a foundation for scale.
• Scale Up by Endeavor
• APIN (Americas Partnership Investor Network)

Products and services

• Scale Up Accelerator Cohort Selective, paid cohort program (referenced at $1,600/month) for Miami-area high-impact founders, delivering mentorship matching, curated peer network, and introductions to investors and customers, plus ongoing post-program community access.
• Mentor and Network Access Curated introductions to Endeavor Miami's mentor pool and the broader global Endeavor network of operators, investors, and founders for participating entrepreneurs.
• Ecosystem Programs and Events Workshops, panels, and ecosystem events that engage the broader Miami founder and investor community, often in partnership with sponsors and the global Endeavor network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Endeavor Entrepreneurs generated $983M+ in revenues in 2024, supporting over 6,000+ jobs created.
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, main and community.

• Dell TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDell Technologies collaborates with Endeavor Miami through its Dell for Startups program, providing technology resources and sponsorship of cohort programs. Dell Technologies co-sponsored the Pitch Competition and powers programs including alumni events and the Dell Pitch Competition at Mana Common headquarters.
• Microsoft for StartupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft for Startups is a main partner providing strategic support for founders in the Endeavor Miami network. Endeavor Miami, on behalf of Endeavor's North America network, announced its ongoing collaboration with Microsoft for Startups to expand founder support across the region.
• EvertecmainStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvertec is listed as a main partner of Endeavor Miami, supporting the organization's initiatives to strengthen South Florida's entrepreneurial ecosystem through strategic collaboration.
• JustworksmainStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustworks is a main partner supporting Endeavor Miami's programs and initiatives for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Florida.
• Delta Air Lines (LATAM)mainStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta LATAM is a main partner of Endeavor Miami, supporting cohort programs and events including the annual Pitch Competition.
• CooleycommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooley is a community partner providing legal and strategic support for Endeavor Miami and its network of entrepreneurs.
• LazocommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerLazo is a community partner collaborating with Endeavor Miami on founder wellness initiatives, including a Mental Health Brunch focused on balancing personal and professional growth.
• eMerge AmericascommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnereMerge Americas is a community partner and event collaborator with Endeavor Miami, co-hosting panels and programming at the annual eMerge Americas conference.
• Escalon ServicescommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerEscalon Services powered the Partners Impact Session hosted by Meta, providing workshops on pitch preparation, investor expectations, and founder wellness for Miami's entrepreneurial community.
• BrainstationcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrainstation co-sponsored the Endeavor Pitch Competition, contributing to founder development and brand exposure for participating startups.
• InsperitycommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsperity co-sponsored the Endeavor Pitch Competition, supporting Endeavor Miami's initiatives for high-growth entrepreneurs in South Florida.
• Lion Development GroupcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerLion Development Group is a community partner supporting Endeavor Miami's ecosystem-building efforts in South Florida, led by President & CEO Michael Simkins.
• City of MiamicommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Miami supports Endeavor Miami as a community partner, contributing to the city's economic development and entrepreneurial ecosystem growth.
• Mana TechcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerMana Tech is a community partner that has supported over 500 entrepreneurs from more than 250 startups across 18 countries over four years, providing soft-landing services for international businesses entering the US market.
• Momentum MiamimainStrategic or Co-development PartnerMomentum Miami is a main partner of Endeavor Miami, supporting the organization's mission to catalyze economic transformation in South Florida.
• SkalamainStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkala is a main partner of Endeavor Miami, contributing to the organization's ecosystem-building initiatives in South Florida.
• White House / Americas Partnership for Economic ProsperitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndeavor Miami announced its participation in the White House's $1 billion fund dedicated to supporting Latin American founders. APIN was launched at the White House on July 17th, providing strategic advice, mentorship, and connections to help founders scale their businesses across borders.

Scale indicators48 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Techstars: Global accelerator network running cohort-based programs for early-stage founders with mentorship and demo days — the closest direct comparable to Endeavor Miami's EndeavorLAB and ScaleUp cohort model.
• 500 Global: Venture-backed accelerator running cohort programs globally with strong Latin America presence — directly comparable to Endeavor Miami's cohort-based founder-support model and APIN's cross-border capital focus.
• Plug and Play: Global innovation platform running corporate accelerator programs and curated founder-investor introductions — comparable to Endeavor Miami's cohort programs and APIN investor matchmaking.
• MassChallenge: Nonprofit global accelerator network with cohort-based programs and corporate partnerships — structurally similar to Endeavor Miami as a mission-driven, sponsor-supported accelerator.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: Largest global startup accelerator with a brand-driven selection process and lifetime alumni network — competes for the same high-quality founder applicant pool that Endeavor Miami targets.

Regional players

• eMerge Americas: Miami-based annual tech conference and ecosystem convener — comparable as a South Florida-focused founder-and-investor platform that co-hosts programming with Endeavor Miami.
• Mana Tech: Miami-based tech hub and soft-landing program for international founders entering the U.S. — overlaps with Endeavor Miami's mission of supporting international and underrepresented founders in South Florida.

Emerging players

• Tech Equity Miami: Initiative backed by JPMorgan Chase's $10M commitment to support underrepresented tech founders in South Florida — direct partner and adjacent mission to Endeavor Miami's EndeavorLAB.
• Babson College / Richard M. Scrushy Center for Entrepreneurship: Academic-affiliated entrepreneurship center serving South Florida founders through education and mentorship — partially comparable in providing founder support infrastructure, though anchored in higher education.
• Black Founders Fund (Mozilla/Github/etc.): Fund and community supporting Black tech founders — comparable as a mission-aligned underrepresented-founder support initiative that Endeavor Miami's Black founder cohorts partially overlap with.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EndeavorMIA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEFY9-ps3OtjwTQQ8ekiOvw
• Facebookfacebook.com/endeavormiami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endeavor-miami
• Instagraminstagram.com/endeavormiami
• TikToktiktok.com/@endeavor.miami

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments39 records

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