SPAIN-LATAM

SCALE-UP

is an initiative of ICEX-Invest in Spain, BID LAB and Endeavor to attract Latin American start-ups and scale-ups that aim to expand and establish themselves in Spain, as a gateway to the European market.

A selected group of Latin American startups will participate in a week-long immersion programme in the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem. For five days they will be able to meet first-hand the main players: institutions, venture capital funds, corporations, accelerators and the experience of other startups operating global technology businesses from Spain. Startups will receive key information about the business climate in Spain and will be able to discuss with experts the legal, operational and technological aspects necessary to approach the establishment in Spain as a bridge to a global expansion of their business.

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We are looking for startups that...

Originate from Latin America

Startups created in the 26 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean that are members of the IDB, with legal/fiscal headquarters in this region and that carry out their main activity there. The geographical diversity of the participating companies will be valued.

Focus on sustainability and impact

Incorporate sustainability and impact criteria in its operations, measured through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Direct or indirect investments by IDB Lab

Alternatively, companies of interest within BID Lab's network of contacts may be considered.

Interested in Spain as an investment destination

Implementation and value creation plan in Spain as a gateway to the European market.

 

 

                                       Advantages            

                                       the Spanish entrepreneurship ecosystem

                                    

     

  

2nd edition

 

 


  

testimonials

Acreditta | Colombia/USA Coding Dojo | Chile ControlT | Colombia Cuéntame | México Datasketch | Colombia/USA Embryoxite | Argentina
                  
Evoting | Chile Excuela | Perú Labor Financiera | Colombia Nippy | Argentina Personal2Travel | Brazil Pixdea | Costa Rica
Pluginbot | Brazil Preauth | Perú   Rapihogar | Argentina StreamShop | Brazil Ucrop.IT | Argentina
 

Third edition 2024              

Winning startups                           

 

 

CHILE COLOMBIA CHILE COLOMBIA PERU MEXICO MEXICO
AINWATER. Startup that promotes digital transformation in water management for industry and the healthcare sector. Its AI-based Saas enables the improvement of water treatment, increasing reuse capacity, optimising energy and chemical consumption by up to 30% of operating costs.  AVENFOR. Innovation and digital transformation with advanced technology in cybersecurity, quality and compliance, powered by AI, blockchain and govtech solutions. Its overarching purpose is to inspire, create and transform a sustainable and connected future with cutting-edge technology. CREDITÚ. It seeks to democratise access to housing, and to date has originated more than USD 700 million in loans in Chile, Peru and Brazil, with a strong focus on financial inclusion and closing gaps in access to homeownership finance. EAT CLOUD. It is a triple-impact startup that addresses food waste, hunger and environmental issues. The business model, based on software as a service (SaaS), acts as a digital bridge in the food ecosystem to redistribute surplus to those who need it most, using artificial intelligence (AI) to connect unsold food with food banks and social organisations. ELSA. It is a startup that works to build workplaces free of harassment and discrimination and has generated revenues of USD 400,000 by 2023, growing 100% annually. The solution is a B2B SaaS for organisations to identify, measure, monitor and impact sexual harassment without relying on a lawsuit. GETIN. Through its retail analytics SaaS, brands can improve the operational efficiency of their shops, measure sales and marketing strategies and boost sales. HACKMETRIX. It is a cybersecurity company specialised in helping startups and SMEs to monitor their systems, identify and correct vulnerabilities, train their teams and prevent security breaches. It has ISO 27001 and PCI DSS international certifications. In addition, it provides Ethical Hacking services.
PARAGUAY COLOMBIA PANAMA URUGUAY ARGENTINA CHILE ECUADOR & USA
HELPERS. Startup that was born as an assistance services agency with the aim of professionalising, formalising and dignifying domestic service in a safe, efficient and transparent way, in response to the most frequent problems faced by young households in Paraguay. 

HUNTY. Startup that develops artificial intelligence to close the world's employment gap based on the disconnect between job seekers and the companies that want to hire them.

DELEGO by INTELLIGIS. Startup that stems from Intelligis' vast experience in developing customised solutions for large companies with complex field operations. 

NUDA since 2017 specialises in the brokerage of the sale and purchase of freehold and life annuities, making it possible for elderly owners to sell their title deeds while retaining the right to remain in their home for the rest of their lives. It offers a new way of investing in real estate with a positive impact on the lives of the elderly. 

QUBIK. Logtech startup that has created a totally free digital platform for SMEs. Through its services, an SME can outsource all its logistics needs (national and international) to a single provider, and manage everything from an intelligent platform supported by AI tools. 

SUNCAST. Chilean technology company that focuses on wind and photovoltaic generation forecasting services and photovoltaic soiling management. They perform solar and wind energy forecasting, calculating energy forecasts for photovoltaic and wind power plants with highly accurate predictive models. 

VAMOS PASAJES. Startup that unlocks Whatsapp transactions at scale for the bottom of the pyramid, for the 70% of the population that relies on public transport.  

 

Second edition 2024         

Winning startups                           

 

                                             

   
      

 

First edition 2022         

Winning startups                           

 

                                             

 
     
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