Build with the best and connect the dots from Latam to San Francisco.

Get funding and build among the best, connecting every dot from Latam to San Francisco.

The Latitud Fellowship is where you figure out your big move for the next decade. Get a check before your first line of code, go from thought to reality in nine weeks, and network from San Francisco to São Paulo.

Get funding and build among the best, connecting every dot from Latam to

San Francisco.

The Latitud fellowship is the place for you to get those ideas out of paper fast. We support you with an initial check, the best mentors in the LatAm ecosystem and help you find your next investor when you're ready.

Explore. 62.5k to figure it out.

4 weeks to find the right thing to build. Talk to potential customers and commit to a clear thesis… for now. (We know it’s all about iterating).

Move fast. Ship it. Iterate.

Use the next 4 weeks to leverage our network, ship an MVP, validate it with customers, and seek early validation and traction.

Takeoff in San Francisco

A week-long roadshow of curated meetings with founders, angels, and funds in SF. Take your network and fundraising game to the global level.

Your first 25k to start building

now, fast.

4 weeks to find the right thing to build. Talk to potential customers and commit to a clear thesis… for now. (We know it’s all about iterating).

Move fast. Ship it. Iterate.

Use the next 4 weeks to leverage our network, ship an MVP, validate it with customers, and seek early validation and traction.

Takeoff in San Francisco

A week-long roadshow of curated meetings with founders, angels, and funds in SF. Take your network and fundraising game to the global level.

Your first 25k to start building

now, fast.

4 weeks to find the right thing to build. Talk to potential customers and commit to a clear thesis… for now. (We know it’s all about iterating).

Move fast. Ship it. Iterate.

Use the next 4 weeks to leverage our network, ship an MVP, validate it with customers, and seek early validation and traction.

Takeoff in San Francisco

A week-long roadshow of curated meetings with founders, angels, and funds in SF. Take your network and fundraising game to the global level.

Meet the Mentors

Meet the Mentors

Latitud Fellows have access to an unparalleled network of investors, founders, and operators who have built iconic companies across LatAm and beyond.

Stelleo Tolda

Mercado Libre

Gokul Rajaram

DoorDash, Square

Gaston Irigoyen

Founder - Pomelo

Tomas Mindlin

Founder - Tapi

Angela Acosta

Founder - Morado

Deepak Chugani

Founder - Nuvocargo

Thomaz Srougi

Founder - Dr.consulta

Henrique Dubugras

Founder - Brex

Roberta Vasconcellos

Founder - Woba

Stelleo Tolda

Mercado Libre

Gokul Rajaram

DoorDash, Square

Gaston Irigoyen

Founder - Pomelo

Tomas Mindlin

Founder - Tapi

Angela Acosta

Founder - Morado

Deepak Chugani

Founder - Nuvocargo

Thomaz Srougi

Founder - Dr.consulta

Henrique Dubugras

Founder - Brex

Roberta Vasconcellos

Founder - Woba

Stelleo Tolda

Mercado Libre

Gokul Rajaram

DoorDash, Square

Gaston Irigoyen

Founder - Pomelo

Who is this for?

Who is this for?

We’re seeking pre-founders — those in the blank document stage, excited about the questions, wanting to start something.


A seasoned operator

A seasoned operator

A seasoned operator

who left your mark at the tech company you've worked for — and now you're taking these insights to a build-your-own-adventure journey.

A builder / hacker

A builder / hacker

A builder / hacker

who has bootstrapped a product that people genuinely want, with some very early traction to show its potential viability. We don't mind if you're still in high school; what matters here is the impact and quality of your work

A Dealmaker

You’ve attracted talent, bent reality, and shipped products fast at a tech company you built or joined. Now you’re channeling that experience into your next journey.

A builder / hacker

You’ve bootstrapped and launched before, just you, your code, and some user feedback. We don't mind if you're still in high school; what matters here is the impact and quality of your work in the midst of AI vastness.

For both profiles, we're looking for:

For both profiles,

We're looking for:

For both profiles,

We're looking for:

Pre-founders — You're in the ideation stage, figuring things out.


Problem Obsession — You have deep insights into a real problem worth solving.


Ambition — You want to build the next decade-defining company.


Get Sh*t Done attitude – You can get things off the ground fast.


Always be Closing – You can reach customers and close deals.


Full-time commitment – You're all in and committed to the fullest.


São Paulo, CDMX or SF – Pick one of these cities; no fully remote participation allowed.

Pre-founders — You're in the ideation stage, figuring things out.

Problem Obsession — You have deep insights into a real problem worth solving.

Ambition — You want to build the next decade-defining company.

Get Sh*t Done attitude – You can get things off the ground fast.

Always be Closing – You can reach customers and close deals.

Full-time commitment – You're all in and committed to the fullest.

HQ in São Paulo or Mexico City – Pick one of these cities; no fully remote participation allowed.

What Fellows get?

What do
Founder Fellows get?

What Fellows get?

Funding

Funding

We’re putting our money where our mouth is: each pre-founder will receive a $62.5k Ideation Check (on a SAFE note, 2.5% equity).


9 Week Program

9 Week Program

8 founders selected for this cohort. (Yes, we’re keeping the bar ridiculously high). We'll help you get from idea chaos to a VC-backable business.

Iconic Chats

Iconic Chats

Past guests include Stelleo Tolda (MELI), Guillermo Rauch (Vercel), James Currier (NfX), Thiago Pessoa (Wellhub/Gympass), and Gokul Rajaram (Doordash & Square).

Fundraising support

Fundraising support

We’ve helped dozens of companies raise capital across pre-seed, seed, Series A, and even Series B. So yeah, we’ve seen a thing or two. the last cohort raised 3M+ after the program.

A packed week in

San Francisco

A packed week in San Francisco

A packed week in San Francisco

We believe tapping into the Silicon Valley network is a game-changer. What’s covered? Everything except your flight (aaand your airpods max). We’ll handle the rest.

Founder Community

Founder Community

Tractian, Pomelo, Conta Simples, Stark Bank, Vammo, BHub, Tapi, OnTop, Melonn, Finkargo, Yuno, R2 Capital, Treble, Osana, Kanastra, Bankuish, Cometa , and many more.

Apply here

Apply here

Deadline: August 1st, 2025.
You will hear back from us on August 6th 2025 at the latest.

Key Dates

Key Dates

July 21st 2025

Applications officially open.

August 1st 2025

Applications close.

August 6th, 2025

First results email (invite to interviews).

August 25th 2025

Final results email.

September 1st 2025

The program starts ( SP🇧🇷 – CDMX🇲🇽 – SF 🇺🇸).

Fellowship Meetup IRL (simultaneous in SP🇧🇷/CDMX🇲🇽/SF🇺🇸).

October 26th 2025

San Francisco Week starts.

October 30th 2025

San Francisco Week ends - end of program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

ELIGIBILITY:

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What does being a pre-founder mean? How do I know if I am a pre-founder?

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What does being a pre-founder mean? How do I know if I am a pre-founder?

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What does being a pre-founder mean? How do I know if I am a pre-founder?

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What is not a pre-founder?

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What is not a pre-founder?

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What is not a pre-founder?

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How much should I know about sales or coding?

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How much should I know about sales or coding?

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How much should I know about sales or coding?

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Which sectors do you invest in? Any specific types of technology you’re prioritizing for this cohort?

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Which sectors do you invest in? Any specific types of technology you’re prioritizing for this cohort?

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Which sectors do you invest in? Any specific types of technology you’re prioritizing for this cohort?

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Do I need to speak English?

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Do I need to speak English?

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Do I need to speak English?

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Do I need to have a registered company to apply?

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Do I need to have a registered company to apply?

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Do I need to have a registered company to apply?

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Which sectors do you invest in?

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Which sectors do you invest in?

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Which sectors do you invest in?

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Are there any specific types of startups that you are focusing one to this cohort?

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Are there any specific types of startups that you are focusing one to this cohort?

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Are there any specific types of startups that you are focusing one to this cohort?

PROGRAM DETAILS:

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What kind of support can I expect during the program?

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What kind of support can I expect during the program?

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What kind of support can I expect during the program?

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What commitments are required from participants?

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What commitments are required from participants?

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What commitments are required from participants?

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How does the mentorship work?

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How does the mentorship work?

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How does the mentorship work?

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What are the costs of the program?

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What are the costs of the program?

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What are the costs of the program?

INVESTMENT TERMS:

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What are the SAFE agreement terms?

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What are the SAFE agreement terms?

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What are the SAFE agreement terms?

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What happens after the initial investment?

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What happens after the initial investment?

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What happens after the initial investment?

AFTER THE PROGRAM

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What type of post-program support does Latitud offer?

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What type of post-program support does Latitud offer?

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What type of post-program support does Latitud offer?

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Can you introduce me to other funds after we invest?

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Can you introduce me to other funds after we invest?

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Can you introduce me to other funds after we invest?

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Can Latitud invest more after the program?

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Can Latitud invest more after the program?

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Can Latitud invest more after the program?

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What kind of companies do you invest in after the Fellowship?

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What kind of companies do you invest in after the Fellowship?

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What kind of companies do you invest in after the Fellowship?

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Can I tell other investors I was invested by Latitud?

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Can I tell other investors I was invested by Latitud?

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Can I tell other investors I was invested by Latitud?