What Endeavor Uruguay does

Endeavor Uruguay is the Montevideo-based local chapter of Endeavor Global, Inc., a non-profit founded in 2000 that operates the world's largest community of high-impact entrepreneurs across 42 markets. The chapter identifies, selects, and supports Uruguayan founders whose companies generate between USD 500K and USD 10M in annual revenue with greater than 100% CAGR, through a six-stage selection process that includes local and international panels. Selected entrepreneurs gain access to a curated global peer network, a dedicated account executive, mentorship from senior business leaders, investor introductions, and executive education partnerships with Harvard, Stanford GSB, and INSEAD.

The organization delivers its mission through a portfolio of interconnected programs: the international Endeavor Entrepreneur selection and lifetime support experience, Scale Up by Endeavor (a 5-month acceleration program), Pasaporte Emprendedor (an export-oriented program jointly run with ANII and Ingenio|LATU since 2019), Pensar en Grande (a Silver Economy program launched in 2022 with BID Lab and Xeniors), and the flagship Gala Endeavor and MEGA Experiencia Endeavor events. Endeavor Catalyst, a rules-based co-investment fund created in 2012 at the global level and managed with over USD 540M in AUM, invests alongside top-tier VCs in Endeavor Entrepreneurs' rounds, with more than 30% of its latest fund capital coming from Endeavor entrepreneurs themselves.

Endeavor Uruguay is sustained by donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and Catalyst co-investment returns rather than fees charged to entrepreneurs. It operates with a local team of 11-12 staff out of the LATU Innovation Park in Montevideo and is governed by a board chaired by Eduardo Mangarelli (Dean of Universidad ORT Uruguay) with vice-president Sergio Fogel (co-founder of dLocal and AstroPay). Notable Uruguayan founders in the network include dLocal, Prex, Nowports, Trafilea, PedidosYa, Infocorp, Loog Guitars, and Solfium.

Name

Endeavor Uruguay

Legal name

Endeavor Uruguay (local chapter of Endeavor Global, Inc.)

Website

https://uruguay.endeavor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Endeavor Uruguay is the Montevideo-based local chapter of the global Endeavor non-profit network, identifying and supporting high-impact Uruguayan founders through a multi-stage selection process, mentorship, acceleration programs, events, and the Endeavor Catalyst co-investment fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Innovation & Design Thinking Programs (EDAMAHAD)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship support services
• Mentorship programs
• Startup acceleration
• Venture philanthropy
• Non-profit network

Headquarters

HQ city

Montevideo

HQ country

Uruguay

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. Donations and Sponsorships: As a non-profit organization, Endeavor Uruguay relies on donations, corporate sponsorships, and charitable contributions to sustain operations.
2. Gala Endeavor Fundraising: The annual Gala Endeavor serves as the primary fundraising event, with table/ticket sales and sponsorships generating revenue for operations.
3. Endeavor Catalyst Coinvestment Returns: Endeavor Catalyst, the rule-based co-investment fund, generates returns by investing in Endeavor entrepreneurs. More than 30% of the latest fund's capital comes from Endeavor entrepreneurs themselves, creating a virtuous cycle where supported entrepreneurs reinvest in new founders.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Endeavor Uruguay is the Uruguayan chapter of the global Endeavor network, a non-profit that identifies, mentors, and accelerates high-impact entrepreneurs. It delivers a multi-stage selection process, one-on-one mentorship from established founders and executives, post-selection acceleration support, an annual Gala fundraising and networking event, and access to the co-investment fund Endeavor Catalyst.

Product overview

Endeavor Uruguay is a non-profit organization operating as the local chapter of the global Endeavor network—the largest community of high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide. The organization offers a portfolio of services rather than a unified software product: Endeavor Catalyst (a co-investment fund), acceleration programs (Scale Up, Pasaporte Emprendedor), sector-specific initiatives (Pensar en Grande for the Silver Economy), flagship events (Gala Endeavor, MEGA Experiencia Endeavor), and a rigorous selection process for entrepreneurs. These offerings are interconnected through Endeavor's core value proposition of creating a multiplier effect by inspiring, supporting, and investing in high-growth entrepreneurs who then mentor and invest in the next generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scale Up by Endeavor: A 5-month acceleration program for Uruguayan high-potential entrepreneurs providing personalized mentorship and group sessions.
• Pasaporte Emprendedor
• Pensar en Grande
• Endeavor Catalyst

Products and services

• Mentor Network
• Selection Process
• Acceleration Programs
• Endeavor Catalyst Co-Investment Fund
• Annual Gala

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ entrepreneurs selected from 100,000+ evaluated companies
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANII (Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANII is a key partner in the Pasaporte Emprendedor program, which promotes the creation of new export-oriented ventures and strengthens existing ones through training and tools for negotiation, planning, and execution.
• BID (Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBID (IDB) is a strategic partner supporting Endeavor Uruguay's initiatives including the Pensar en Grande program focused on the Silver Economy, which promotes innovative solutions for people aged 60+.
• Ingenio | LATUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngenio|LATU is a joint partner in the Pasaporte Emprendedor program, which supports export-oriented Uruguayan entrepreneurs through workshops, mentorship, and pitch competitions.
• BID LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBID Lab (IDB Lab) developed the Pensar en Grande program together with Endeavor Uruguay and Xeniors to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem around the Silver Economy in Uruguay and the region.
• XeniorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXeniors co-developed the Pensar en Grande program with BID Lab and Endeavor Uruguay, promoting innovative solutions for the elderly population (60+).
• FerrereminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFerrere is listed as an ally supporting Endeavor Uruguay's mission and activities.
• GeneXus by GlobantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneXus by Globant is listed as an ally supporting Endeavor Uruguay's mission and activities.
• LATUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLATU (Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay) hosts Endeavor Uruguay's office at the Parque de Innovación and partners on programs including Pasaporte Emprendedor.
• QuanamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuanam is listed as an ally supporting Endeavor Uruguay's mission and activities.
• CabifyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCabify is listed as an ally supporting Endeavor Uruguay's mission and activities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Start-Up Chile: Government-backed accelerator in Chile supporting high-growth startups. Directly comparable as a public-affiliated LATAM entrepreneur support organization that selects and accelerates founders, with a similar model of providing equity-free capital, mentorship, and a curated peer network.
• Parallel18: Puerto Rico-based accelerator (P18) running multi-month programs for global startups targeting the US market. Comparable as a structured acceleration program with mentorship, investor introductions, and an international cohort model targeting growth-stage founders.
• NXTP Labs: LATAM-focused accelerator and early-stage fund supporting tech founders across the region. Comparable because it combines acceleration programming with venture investment in regional founders, similar to how Endeavor pairs selection, programs, and the Catalyst fund.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's corporate accelerator operating across multiple LATAM and European markets. Comparable as a regional, multi-market corporate-backed accelerator selecting and funding early-stage founders, with a similar model of network access and corporate partner introductions.
• New Ventures Group: Mexico/LATAM-focused accelerator supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. Comparable in mission and methodology to Endeavor Uruguay: a curated selection process, mentorship-driven model, and focus on scaling founders across multiple LATAM markets.

Broad incumbents

• 500 Global (500 Startups): Global accelerator and venture firm with significant LATAM presence. Comparable as a broader, more resourced player running multi-market acceleration programs and seed/Series A investment, competing for similar founder cohorts in the region.
• Y Combinator: World's largest startup accelerator. Comparable as a globally recognized brand running a selection-driven, mentorship-led acceleration model; increasingly attracts LATAM founders who would otherwise consider local programs like Endeavor.
• Techstars: Global accelerator with a network of industry-focused programs and significant capital deployed. Comparable in offering structured mentorship-driven acceleration for early-stage founders, with broader geographic reach and deeper funding than Endeavor Uruguay.

Emerging players

• Socialab: LATAM innovation platform running programs such as the Socialab Awards. Comparable as a regional player supporting impact-oriented entrepreneurs with acceleration, mentorship, and corporate partnerships; narrower in focus than Endeavor but overlapping in mission.

Others

• IDB Lab (BID Lab): Venture and innovation arm of the Inter-American Development Bank funding entrepreneurs in LATAM. Comparable as a strategic partner/funder of Endeavor Uruguay programs (e.g., Pensar en Grande); adjacent rather than competitive, as it co-funds rather than directly selects entrepreneurs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EndeavorUy
• Facebookfacebook.com/endeavoruy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endeavor-uruguay
• Instagraminstagram.com/endeavoruy/?hl=en

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