Join to Somos LuchaWe want to invest in your startup
We invest $80,000 in your startup and work closely with you for 4 months to boost your growth.
Our mission is to discover and back entrepreneurs.
Somos Lucha is 500 LatAm’s investment program. Watch this video to learn more about how we help companies grow.
Why Join Somos Lucha?
Investment.
- We will invest USD 80,000 in 10 companies. Check out the terms of investment here..
Foundations of Growth.
- Build solid foundations to accelerate your growth. You'll have biweekly meetings with your assigned growth coach.
Founder skills.
- We help you step up your game as a founder. Develop the necessary skills to take your startup to the next level.
Prepare to Raise Capital.
- We'll set you up for success for your next capital round by training you on how to professionalize your fundraising process, and how to pitch to investors. We'll also expose you to our global community of investors at Demo Day.
500 Global Community.
- Be part of a global community of fellow founders. Access to mentorship from more than 400 industry experts around the world.
Our value proposition: 4 months of coaching (virtual) USD 80,000 investment.
Our numbers speak for themselves.
500 Global is not just a name — we have invested in well over 500 companies around the world
- Investments
- +2600
- Countries
- +75
- Founders
- +5k
+200 investments in Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and much more...
We have been fortunate to work with some Startups most relevant in the region.
Meet our team
Memo González
LatAm Programs Director
Creator of technological products used by thousands of people and hundreds of companies. Now sharing his experience with the portfolio founders, supporting them in operations and product.
Rene Lomelí
Partner
He has been part of the team since 2013 and He is responsible for our Somos Lucha program and operations. He loves helping founders with acquisition and strategy issues.
Daniela Perez
Operations
She is the operating system of Somos Lucha, her mission is to ensure that the founders make the most of our program.
Regina Zurutuza
Partner
Principal of investments and portfolio management. She is responsible for finding, analyzing, and executing new investments and supporting companies with operations, processes, and investment rounds.
Cecilia Ezquerro
Associate
Passionate about service design, product, and user understanding. She has undertaken 2 times and today she supports the Portfolio to grow.
Patricia Desentis
Associate
Patricia invests in companies and accompanies those in the portfolio to scale strategically, financially, and operationally.
Nicolás Vega
Associate
His mission is to accompany the portfolio founders in the value-creation strategy of their companies and monitor their growth.
Rocío Pérez
Head of Community
Rocío focuses on connecting the community of founders, mentors, investors, and staff in a powerful and structured way in 500 LatAm, thus creating better opportunities for all.
Santiago Zavala
Managing Partner
Passionate creator, with a passion for Technology, Product, and a lot of experience in capital raising. 10 years in Venture Capital and 200 investments in Startups.
Didier Quiroz
Partner
He is responsible for the investment and portfolio management area. Help entrepreneurs with strategy, finance, processes, and management.
Damaris Mendoza
Partner
Fan of building relationships. She leads the fund's capital-raising processes and keeps investors close to the portfolio.
Mauricio Gudiño
Investor Relations Analyst
Investor Relations Analyst. He helps the organization connect with relevant actors in the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chepe Herrarte
Content Producer
Eternal learner of creative processes and human communication. +5 years in entrepreneurship and marketing. Responsible for the presence of our brand through relevant content.
You'll get a response from us in less than 30 days.
You will get a timely response from us, and get actionable feedback if you do not get selected to help you better identify your startup's main areas of opportunity.
Apply now!