What Emprelatam does

Emprelatam is a private, equity-free startup accelerator headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that operates across Latin America with a remote-first delivery model and physical presence in 10 regional cities. Founded in 2019 by Felipe Castañeda, the company runs four distinct programs targeting the full early-stage funnel: Exploración for founders exploring MVPs and initial sales, Aceleración for pre-seed startups with revenue pursuing product-market fit, Grow & Scale for seed-stage companies with $20k+ monthly revenue, and Expansión for internationalization and soft-landing into markets including Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, and the USA. Programs deliver mentorship from a network of 300+ industry leaders, investor introductions to funds including Platanus, Techstars, Y Combinator, and 500 Latam, and perk packages valued at $35,000 to $180,000+ sourced from corporate partners.

Emprelatam's underlying technology is a remote accelerator platform combining virtual mentorship sessions, online workshops, and digital community access, complemented by in-person ecosystem activities such as Open Mentorships, Connect Day, Pitch Competitions, and Workshops. The company has accelerated 900+ startups since inception and 271 startups in 2024 alone, with cumulative portfolio outcomes of $160M+ in annual revenue generated by accelerated startups and $75M+ in capital raised. Strategic partnerships with AWS, Google Cloud, Deel, Notion, Stripe, BBVA Spark, Banco BCI, and others supply the majority of in-kind perks that anchor the program's value proposition.

The revenue model combines annual program fees (a subscription-style structure billed per cohort) with sponsorship and partnership contributions from corporate partners who gain ecosystem access in exchange for providing credits, tools, and services. The core team remains small (1-10 employees), suggesting operations are run lean and rely heavily on the mentor network, partner ecosystem, and founder referrals. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: acquisition flows from content marketing (blog, newsletter), organic social (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X), regional events across 10 cities, and direct website applications, with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Emprelatam

Legal name

Emprelatam

Website

https://emprelatam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Emprelatam is an equity-free startup accelerator based in Buenos Aires that runs four remote-first programs (Exploración, Aceleración, Grow & Scale, Expansión) serving early-stage Latin American founders with mentorship, investor introductions, and corporate partner perks valued at $35,000-$180,000+ per startup.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Acceleration Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC), Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN)

Keywords

• Startup acceleration programs
• Equity-free accelerator
• Mentorship and networking
• Latin America venture support
• Internationalization soft-landing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Acceleration Program Fees: Equity-free acceleration programs providing benefits valued between $35,000 to $180,000+ including mentorship access, cloud credits, networking events, and educational content. Programs target startups from pre-seed to growth stage.
2. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with technology companies (AWS, Google Cloud, Deel, Notion) and sponsors who provide benefits to portfolio companies in exchange for ecosystem access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Emprelatam operates as an equity-free startup accelerator offering four remote acceleration programs (Exploración, Aceleración, Grow & Scale, and Expansión) for Latin American founders. It delivers live mentoring from 300+ mentors, peer community networking, pitch competitions, and benefits packages (cloud credits, tools, perks) valued from $35,000 to $180,000+ for startups at pre-seed through scale-up stages.

Product overview

Emprelatam operates as an equity-free startup accelerator with four distinct acceleration programs targeting different startup stages: Exploración (pre-MVP/exploration phase), Aceleración (pre-seed with revenue), Grow & Scale (seed stage), and Expansión (internationalization). The programs provide mentorship from 300+ mentors worldwide, strategic networking opportunities across Latin America, pitch competitions, and tiered benefits packages worth $35,000 to $180,000+ including cloud credits from AWS, Google Cloud, and other technology partners. The platform connects founders with investors, corporate partners, and peer entrepreneurs throughout the region to accelerate growth from early validation through scale-up.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exploración 9-week remote equity-free acceleration program for founders exploring opportunities, building an MVP, or with initial sales under $1,000. Provides mentorship, networking, pitch competition access, and benefits including Google Cloud and AWS credits.
• Aceleración (EPA) Equity-free pre-seed acceleration program for startups with revenue working on Product-Market Fit, accelerating sales, or raising capital. Offers perks worth $150,000+ including cloud credits and tools.
• Grow & Scale (EGS) Equity-free seed-stage acceleration program for startups with monthly revenue over $20,000, funding above $750,000, or ARR projection above $400,000. Offers personalized benefits worth $180,000+ to consolidate growth.
• Expansión (EXP) Equity-free internationalization program offering an immersive business week with regional networking for market expansion to Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, USA, or Brazil. Includes $40,000+ in perks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 271 startups accelerated in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and minor.

• DeelstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Global employment platform helping companies expand internationally. Provides benefits to accelerated startups for global hiring and payroll management.
• NotionstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Workspace platform for teams and AI agents. Provides discounted access for Emprelatam startups through startup partnership program.
• Amazon Web ServicesstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Cloud computing platform providing up to $5,000 in credits for accelerated startups through AWS Activate program.
• Google CloudstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Cloud infrastructure and AI tools. Provides Google Cloud credits and technical support for startups in the ecosystem.
• TeracloudminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Cloud solutions provider offering specialized services for startups navigating cloud infrastructure challenges.
• LemonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Digital wallet supporting both fiat and cryptocurrency. Provides financial services access for accelerated startups.
• CobreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Real-time payment management and treasury automation platform for startups.
• StripeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Payment infrastructure provider supporting startups with payment processing solutions.
• Global 66minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Cross-border payment solutions for Latin American businesses expanding internationally.
• BBVA SparkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Innovation arm of BBVA supporting startups with banking and financial services.
• Universidad EANminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Colombian university providing academic support and potential talent pipeline for startups.
• La Maquinita Co.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Innovation hub supporting startup ecosystem development in Latin America.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Cubo Itaú: Banking-corporate-backed innovation hub in Brazil that runs founder development and acceleration programming. Comparable to Emprelatam as a peer accelerator focused on a different Latin American geography.
• Parallel18: Puerto Rico-based global startup accelerator with strong Latin American and U.S. Hispanic market focus. Runs equity-free programs with mentor networks and ecosystem support that overlap with Emprelatam's offerings, though anchored in a different jurisdictional hub.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: Leading global startup accelerator; its acceptance of Emprelatam alumni (Praxos, S24) is cited as a quality validator in Emprelatam's materials. Competes for top LatAm founders and sets the benchmark for the category.
• Techstars: Global accelerator with active programs reaching Latin American founders; documentedly invested in Emprelatam alumni (Mercately). Larger and more capitalized, but the same customer base and program structure.
• 500 Global (500 Latam): Global seed-stage VC and accelerator that operates a dedicated 500 Latam fund. Documented partner in Emprelatam alumni (ATC Sports); directly competes for the same pre-seed/seed founders across Latin America.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's corporate venture and accelerator arm, historically one of the most active startup accelerators across Spain and Latin America. Targets the same early-stage LatAm founder pool as Emprelatam but with corporate backing and Telefónica ecosystem leverage.

Direct peers

• NXTP Labs: Early-stage venture/accelerator focused on Latin American technology startups. Operates a similar cohort-based model targeting founders across the region and is the closest equity-free/accompanying-capital analog to Emprelatam's programs.
• Startupbootcamp: Global accelerator running industry-focused cohort programs with mentor/partner ecosystems in multiple regions. Compares structurally to Emprelatam's cohort-based, equity-or-non-equity, partner-supported acceleration model.
• Platanus Ventures: Chile-based early-stage fund and accelerator running cohort programs for Latin American founders — already a documented partner/investor in Emprelatam alumni (Mercately). Directly comparable in stage, structure, and geography.

Emerging players

• Latitud: Latin American early-stage venture platform backing and supporting LatAm founders via fellowships and programs. Overlaps with Emprelatam on founder community, mentorship, and growth support across the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/emprelatamcom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emprelatam
• Instagraminstagram.com/emprelatam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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