What AceleraLatam does

AceleraLatam (legal entity AceleraPartners) is a privately held accelerator and venture capital firm headquartered in Concepción, Chile, founded in 2017. It supports Latin American startups from pre-seed through Series A stages through a three-pillar model: (1) equity-free cohort-based accelerator programs — ALGEN (4-month pre-seed), Fast Track (3-month seed-stage digital), and Geodesic (6-month Climate Tech and Deeptech, launched 2024); (2) strategic advisory services covering investment round structuring (Venture Deals), venture debt (Debt Financing), and Special Purpose Vehicle management (Deal Management); and (3) direct venture capital deployment through its internal fund AceleraVentures, which co-invests an average of USD 300K per deal alongside partner VCs Frisson Capital, Add Ventures, and Scalex.

The firm's underlying technology stack is light and partnership-dependent: it relies on online application portals (vform.io), the IVAM dealflow platform providing access to 7,500+ active investors, a 500+ member Slack community, and a suite of downloadable financial templates (P&L, Cap Table, Valuation Model, Milestone Maps). Programs accept roughly 50 startups per ALGEN cohort with structured kickoffs in February, June, and October, and require 12–16 hours weekly commitment from founder teams. The firm has cumulatively accelerated 500+ startups, facilitated 110+ closed funding rounds, and helped portfolio companies raise USD 40M+.

AceleraLatam makes money through professional services revenue across accelerators and advisory engagements, supplemented by equity returns and potential carry from AceleraVentures. Pricing is personalized rather than published, programs are equity-free for founders, and the firm serves a founder-led, long-tail customer base distributed across Latin America (primarily Chile, with reach into Argentina and the United States). The five-partner leadership team includes Eugenio Cantuarias as Managing Partner, with specialized heads for ALGEN, Scouting, Investment, and Geodesic acceleration.

Name

AceleraLatam

Legal name

AceleraPartners

Website

https://aceleralatam.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AceleraLatam is a Chile-based accelerator and venture capital firm that supports Latin American startups from pre-seed through Series A via equity-free cohort programs (ALGEN, Fast Track, Geodesic), strategic advisory (Venture Deals, Debt Financing, SPVs), and direct co-investment through its AceleraVentures fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator and Venture Capital Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Startup accelerator programs
• Venture capital advisory
• Fundraising advisory services
• Seed investment programs
• Climate tech acceleration

Headquarters

HQ city

Concepcion

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accelerator Programs (ALGEN, Fast Track, Geodesic): Equity-free accelerator programs with cohort-based participation. Programs run 3-6 months with structured curriculum for fundraising preparation.
2. Advisory Services (Venture Deals): Strategic advisory for Seed to Serie A startups including company evaluation, round structuring, term sheet negotiation, and deal closing. AceleraLatam invests alongside advising companies.
3. Debt Financing Advisory: Structuring debt financing for startups in growth stage, optimizing terms, negotiation and closing of private debt funding.
4. Deal Management / SPVs: Structuring and management of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for startups and companies seeking capital through specialized investment vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AceleraLatam operates as a Latin American startup accelerator and venture capital firm, delivering cohort-based accelerator programs (ALGEN for pre-seed, Fast Track for seed-stage digital startups, Geodesic for climate tech and deeptech) plus strategic advisory services covering round structuring, term sheet negotiation, debt financing, and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) deal management. The firm invests directly alongside founders through its AceleraVentures vehicle, averaging USD $300K per deal, and connects portfolio companies to a network of 7,500+ active investors via the IVAM platform.

Product overview

AceleraLatam operates as a comprehensive startup acceleration and venture ecosystem in Latin America since 2017. The company offers a portfolio of programs: ALGEN (Pre-seed accelerator), Fast Track (Seed-stage digital businesses), and Geodesic (Climate Tech/Deeptech) as core accelerator programs; Venture Deals and Debt Financing as advisory/consulting services; Deal Management (SPVs) for structured investment vehicles; and AceleraVentures as the internal VC fund working with partners Frisson Capital, Add Ventures, and Scalex. Programs provide access to the IVAM platform (7,500+ investors), financial template tools, investor networks, and mentorship. The ecosystem has supported 500+ startups, 110+ closed rounds, and USD 40M+ raised across Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALGEN Pre-Seed Accelerator Program Equity-free 4-month pre-seed accelerator program designed to structure, present, and close investment rounds for early-stage Latin American founders. Includes VC game bootcamps, weekly AMAs with partners and qualified investors, pitch and deck training, and IVAM platform access. Targets pre-seed startups agnostic to industry, technology, and business model.
• Fast Track Seed Accelerator Program Equity-free 3-month seed-stage accelerator program for digital businesses (SaaS, B2B, B2C, ecommerce, AI). Includes assessment, due diligence, direct investment in participating companies, mentorship, VC speed dating, pitch training, and IVAM platform access. Excludes deeptech and scientific-base startups.
• Geodesic Climate Tech and Deeptech Accelerator Program 6-month accelerator program for Pre-Seed/Seed startups with science-based technology and positive climate impact hypothesis. Requires minimum TRL5 for deeptech and prior funding. Includes validation of TRL, milestone mapping, climate impact measurement, tool credits up to USD 25K, and direct investment through AceleraVentures or venture partners. Open enrollment year-round.
• Venture Deals Advisory Strategic advisory service spanning 4-6 months for Seed+, Series A, and Pre-Serie B stage startups. Includes company review, investment structuring, co-investment, and round closure with strategic co-investors. Equity-free engagement with personalized cost structure, paired with co-investment from AceleraVentures.
• Debt Financing Advisory Private debt financing advisory for startups in growth stages. Covers evaluation, design, and financing phases (1-2 months each). Offers asset-backed financing solutions and venture debt structuring without diluting equity, delivered in partnership with investors, funds, banks and private debt providers across Latin America.
• Deal Management (SPVs) Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) structuring and financing service for startups and growing companies. Covers structuring, roadshow, and closing phases (1-2 months each). Manages dealflow, investor negotiation, governance, and exit strategy. Available as a consulting service without invitation.
• AceleraVentures Internal Venture Capital Fund Internal venture capital fund that invests in portfolio companies alongside co-investors through AceleraLatam's accelerator and advisory programs. Partners with Frisson Capital, Add Ventures, and Scalex for deal distribution and co-investment.

Quantifiable outcome

• +500 startups accelerated; +110 rounds closed; USD +40M raised by portfolio
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 50+ Strategic AlliancesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 50+ alliances including accelerators, grants providers, and ecosystem partners supporting non-dilutive capital access for portfolio companies.
• IVAM Platform PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationIVAM dealflow management platform providing access to 7,500+ active investors across Latin America for portfolio companies.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Cometa: Mexico-based early-stage VC that combines fund deployment with cohort-style founder programs. Comparable on the accelerator-plus-fund hybrid model targeting early-stage Latam startups.
• Mountain Nazca: Mexico/Latam VC focused on early-stage enterprise and deep-tech startups. Comparable as a structured fund with operational/advisory support to founders preparing and closing rounds.
• DILA Capital: Mexico-based early-stage VC investing across Latam with founder support services. Comparable on stage focus (seed/Series A), regional mandate and structured deal support.
• ALLVP: Mexico-anchored early-stage VC running accelerator-like support programs for Mexican and broader Latam founders. Comparable as a Latam early-stage investor with structured founder support.

Direct peers

• Magma Partners: Pan-Latam early-stage fund and accelerator backing founders from pre-seed onward. Comparable on stage breadth, advisory-style support, and SPV/deal structuring services for portfolio companies.
• NXTP Labs: Latam-focused early-stage VC and accelerator running cohort programs for B2B and SaaS founders. Directly comparable on stage focus, regional footprint and accelerator-plus-fund model.
• Start-Up Chile: Government-backed Latam accelerator offering equity-free programs and capital to early-stage startups. Directly comparable to AceleraLatam's ALGEN and Fast Track in structure, equity-free positioning, and Latam-wide founder targeting.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Corporate-backed accelerator operating across multiple Latam countries, offering capital, mentorship and connectivity. Comparable as a multi-country accelerator with both investment and advisory components.
• 500 Global (500 Startups Latam): Global accelerator and seed fund with a dedicated Latam presence running cohort-based programs. Comparable on accelerator design, equity-for-capital model (with equity-free alternatives) and pan-Latam deal sourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Kaszek Ventures: One of Latam's largest early-stage VC funds, investing across multiple countries and stages. Comparable as a Latam-focused institutional investor that co-invests alongside accelerators and engages in advisory-like founder support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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