Endeavor Ecuador

What Endeavor Ecuador does

Endeavor Ecuador is a Quito-based non-profit organization founded in 2017 that operates as the local Ecuadorian chapter of Endeavor Global, Inc., the international high-impact entrepreneurship network spanning 40+ markets and 2,900+ selected entrepreneurs worldwide. The organization identifies, selects, and supports high-growth founders through a multi-stage international selection process (First Opinion Reviews, Second Opinion Reviews, Local Selection Panel, International Selection Panel) and provides ongoing services including curated introductions to a global network of 1,000+ mentors, investor matchmaking, peer community access, and exclusive executive education programs in partnership with Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, and INSEAD. The portfolio in Ecuador comprises 22 Endeavor Entrepreneurs representing 10 companies across Fintech, Enterprise Software, Food & Beverage, Commerce, Smart City, Education & Talent, and Construction Tech verticals, including 2 designated as Outliers (top ~5% globally).

The organization runs three acceleration programs targeting distinct founder stages: Dare2Scale® (4-month intensive program launched in 2024, originally from Bulgaria), Endeavor Launchpad™ (12-month early-stage program launched in 2025 via the Misión Emprende 593 alliance with AEI), and Founders Academy™ (online education platform launched in 2024 in partnership with Citi). Selected entrepreneurs gain access to Endeavor Catalyst, a rules-based co-investment fund that makes passive co-investments in Endeavor Entrepreneur funding rounds and is among the top investors in unicorns outside the US and China. All services are accessed through the closed Endeavor One platform.

Endeavor Ecuador operates a hybrid non-profit revenue model anchored on three streams: corporate and institutional sponsorships from strategic partners including Banco Guayaquil, Citi, Corporación Favorita, Casabaca, Diners Club, AWS, United Airlines, and others; tiered Alumni Connect subscriptions priced at USD $800/year (Básico) and USD $1,200/year (Plus) for program graduates; and ecosystem reciprocity via the 'Pay it Forward' model in which selected entrepreneurs mentor, invest in, and inspire subsequent cohorts. The organization is led by Managing Director Pablo Freund and Board President Roque Sevilla, with a 16-person local team supported by 80+ volunteer mentors in Ecuador.

Name

Endeavor Ecuador

Legal name

Endeavor Global, Inc.

Website

https://ecuador.endeavor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Endeavor Ecuador is a Quito-based non-profit founded in 2017 that supports high-growth Ecuadorian entrepreneurs through international selection, mentorship, and acceleration programs. It operates as the local chapter of Endeavor Global, serving 22 entrepreneurs across 10 companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship support services
• Startup acceleration programs
• Venture capital connections
• Executive mentorship programs
• Nonprofit entrepreneurship network

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Endeavor Catalyst Co-investment Fund: Endeavor does not acquire equity as part of the entrepreneur selection process. Instead, Endeavor Catalyst — a rules-based co-investment fund — makes passive co-investments in rounds led by other investors in Endeavor Entrepreneurs. This is a key revenue-supporting mechanism for the broader Endeavor global network.
2. Alumni Membership Programs: Endeavor Ecuador offers paid alumni membership programs — Alumni Connect Básico at USD $800/year and Alumni Connect Plus at USD $1,200/year — providing access to networking, events, mentoring sessions, and VC introductions.
3. Corporate and Institutional Partnerships: Endeavor Ecuador operates with support from corporate partners (Banco Guayaquil, Citi, Corporación Favorita, Casabaca, Diners Club, and others) who sponsor programs such as Dare2Scale and Founders Academy. These partnerships provide financial and in-kind support to sustain operations and program delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Endeavor Ecuador is the local Ecuador office of Endeavor Global, a non-profit organization that selects, accelerates, and supports high-impact entrepreneurs through a multi-stage selection process, structured acceleration programs (Dare2Scale®, Endeavor Launchpad™), online education (Founders Academy™), curated mentorship introductions, capital facilitation through global investor networks and the Endeavor Catalyst co-investment fund, and tiered alumni membership (Alumni Connect).

Product overview

Endeavor Ecuador is a nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services for high-impact founders in Ecuador. The core offering spans a six-stage international selection process (Entrepreneur Selection Process) to identify top founders, followed by ongoing support through a Network of Trust peer community, Mentorship & Advisory Services, Capital Support (including Endeavor Catalyst co-investment), and Executive Education in partnership with HBS, Stanford GSB, and INSEAD. Acceleration is delivered via Dare2Scale® (4-month intensive program), Endeavor Launchpad™ (12-month program with AEI), and Founders Academy™ (online education with Citi). Alumni receive tiered membership through Alumni Connect. All services are accessible through the Endeavor One platform. The company portfolio managed by Endeavor Ecuador includes 10 entrepreneur companies across verticals including Smart City, Food & Beverage, Fintech, Enterprise Software, Commerce, Agriculture, and Education & Talent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dare2Scale® A four-month intensive startup acceleration program providing world-class mentorship, strategic networking, growth capital preparation, and market access across three pillars: capital access, market access, and networking. Designed for mid-stage entrepreneurs seeking exponential growth and global market expansion.
• Founders Academy™ An online learning platform offering self-paced courses on business model fundamentals and financial management for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, built on Endeavor's 25+ years of methodology and developed in partnership with Citi. Targets individuals seeking to acquire essential tools and practical knowledge in business fundamentals and validation.
• Endeavor Launchpad™ A 12-month acceleration program developed in alliance with AEI (Mission Emprende 593) that selects three high-potential Ecuadorian startups per cohort for strategic accompaniment, capital connections, personalized mentoring, and integration into the global Endeavor network. Targets early-stage startups with high scaling potential.
• Alumni Connect A two-tiered paid alumni membership program (Alumni Connect Básico at USD $800/year and Alumni Connect Plus at USD $1,200/year) providing access to networking events, mentoring sessions, VC introductions, pitch practice, and commercial intros for Endeavor program graduates. Billed annually with card or bank transfer.
• Executive Education Programs Exclusive executive education programs held annually in partnership with Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, and INSEAD, focused on leadership, innovation, and scalability for selected Endeavor entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,900+ entrepreneurs selected from 100,000+ evaluated; $88.5B in revenues generated; $60B in capital raised; 4M+ jobs created globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AEI (Agencia Ecuatoriana de Inversión)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Endeavor Ecuador and AEI formed a strategic alliance under the Misión Emprende 593 initiative to cultivate high-impact entrepreneurship in Ecuador, selecting 3 startups per cohort for a 12-month Endeavor Launchpad program.
• Fundación FavoritacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Fundación Favorita is a sponsor of the Dare2Scale acceleration program, providing financial support and resources that enable the program's operations and participant experience.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024AWS is a sponsor of the Dare2Scale acceleration program, providing cloud infrastructure, technical resources, and startup-focused tools to program participants.
• United AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024United Airlines is a sponsor of the Dare2Scale acceleration program, providing travel-related support and enabling networking opportunities for participants.
• Banco GuayaquilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Banco Guayaquil is listed as an Endeavor Ally (Board Member level), providing strategic guidance and support to Endeavor Ecuador's mission and growth in the local ecosystem.
• Corporación FavoritacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Corporación Favorita is an Endeavor Ally, contributing to the strategic direction and financial support of Endeavor Ecuador's programs and operations.
• CiticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Citi serves as an Endeavor Ally and has partnered with Founders Academy to develop the 'Finance Essentials' course covering introduction to finance, financial planning, treasury management, and banking digitization for entrepreneurs.
• CasabacaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Casabaca is listed as an Endeavor Ally, contributing to the ecosystem of support for high-impact entrepreneurs in Ecuador.
• Diners Club EcuadorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Diners Club Ecuador is an Endeavor Ally supporting the mission and programs of Endeavor Ecuador.
• GraimanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Graiman is an Endeavor Ally supporting the Ecuadorian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Grupo DanecminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Grupo Danec is an Endeavor Ally supporting Endeavor Ecuador's initiatives.
• FuturominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Futuro is an Endeavor Ally supporting Endeavor Ecuador.
• KFC EcuadorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017KFC Ecuador is an Endeavor Ally contributing to the local ecosystem.
• La FabrilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017La Fabril is an Endeavor Ally supporting Endeavor Ecuador.
• Marathon StoreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Marathon Store is an Endeavor Ally supporting Endeavor Ecuador's ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Endeavor Colombia: Another regional Endeavor chapter applying the shared global model. Directly comparable on program design, mentor access, and Catalyst-linked capital support within the Andean ecosystem.
• Endeavor Brazil: Largest LatAm Endeavor chapter, running the same Dare2Scale-style acceleration and selection framework. Comparable in mission, programs, and sponsor-driven model, with a deeper portfolio.
• MassChallenge: Global non-profit accelerator supporting high-impact startups through mentorship-driven, equity-free programs. Closely mirrors Endeavor's non-profit, sponsor-supported model and global mentor-driven approach.
• Endeavor Mexico: Sister Endeavor chapter operating the identical selection-plus-acceleration model in a neighboring LatAm market. Provides a directly comparable benchmark for portfolio size, sponsor mix, and program scale in the region.
• Endeavor Global: Parent organization running the same high-impact entrepreneur selection, mentorship, and Catalyst co-investment model across 40+ markets. Endeavor Ecuador operates as a local chapter of this network, sharing methodology, brand, and global mentor pool.
• Village Capital: Non-profit accelerator operating across multiple geographies with peer-selected investment processes. Comparable in mission (supporting impact-oriented founders) and program structure to Endeavor Ecuador.
• NXTP Labs: Pan-LatAm early-stage venture firm and accelerator focused on B2B and tech founders. Competes with Endeavor Ecuador for high-impact founders across the region and offers similar mentorship-plus-capital support.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's global corporate accelerator with active presence across Latin America. Targets comparable early- and growth-stage tech founders, offering mentorship, capital, and corporate connectivity similar to Endeavor Ecuador.

Regional players

• Socialab: LatAm-focused innovation platform supporting social and high-impact entrepreneurs through competitions and acceleration. Operates a comparable mentor-driven model across the region with regional rather than global reach.

Broad incumbents

• 500 Global (500 Startups): Large global accelerator and venture firm with broad LatAm activity. Targets similar growth-stage founders but operates as a for-profit fund rather than a non-profit chapter model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EndeavorEcuador
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw_T124TFr87ZgqNhNJTErQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/EndeavorEcuador
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endeavorecuador
• Instagraminstagram.com/endeavorecuador

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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