Impacta VC to Support 13 Startups in Their Expansion to USA

Impacta VC, a venture capital firm focused on social and environmental impact, has selected 13 Latin American startups to participate in its internationalization program, the Impacta Miami Softlanding Program 2024 (IMSP24). This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), aims to help these emerging companies expand into the U.S. market by providing access to new investment opportunities, accelerated growth, and strategic connections.

The immersion program includes two weeks in Miami, a key hub for investment and startups in Latin America. The selected startups represent various sectors, from EdTech to PropTech, and seek to capture the attention of North American investors as they continue scaling.

The Internationalization Program: Impacta Miami Softlanding Program

The Impacta Miami Softlanding Program (IMSP) is designed to support Latin American startups in their expansion into the U.S. market, specifically through Miami. This program offers the selected companies a two-week immersion in Miami’s investment ecosystem, a city that has gained popularity as a new tech hub with characteristics similar to Silicon Valley. Additionally, startups will have access to Impacta VC’s services for one year, including support with capital, connections with investors and experts, and advice in key areas such as Go-to-market strategies and fundraising.

The program is designed to minimize the risks associated with entering new markets, helping entrepreneurs save time and resources while maximizing growth and development opportunities. Moreover, the program has been supported by CORFO, allowing some Chilean startups to access special grants covering between 25% and 100% of the program’s cost.

Startups Selected for the Program

After a rigorous selection process, including personalized 1:1 interviews, Impacta VC has chosen 13 startups from Chile and Colombia. These startups, which collectively achieved sales of USD 6.3 million over the past year, are part of the first edition of Impacta VC’s softlanding program in Miami.

All of them have open investment rounds or plan to open them soon, signaling their interest in attracting North American investment. The selected startups include:

• Golaço Training (Chile): Professional training focused on improving job skills (EdTech).
• Targett Acceso (Chile): Innovative solutions for access control and facility security (SecurityTech).
• Miss Berni (Chile): Platform connecting schools with qualified teachers (EdTech).
• Divisi (Chile): Administration of rights and royalties for artists and music creators (MusicTech).
• eGreen (Chile): Automation of CO₂ measurement and management, offering solutions to reduce and offset emissions (ClimateTech).
• Espacio Temporal (Chile): Transforming unused properties into functional workspaces (Real Estate Transformation).
• Goodplayers (Chile): Efficient and engaging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) management for companies (CSR Tech).
• Lazarillo (Chile): Improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities (AccessibilityTech).
• Best Place to Live (Chile): Tools for evaluating the best residential locations (PropTech).
• Cloud Tecnologías (Chile): Cloud computing services for business data management (CloudTech).
• Become Digital (Colombia): Strategies and tools for business digital transformation (Digital Transformation).
• NFIT (Chile): Comprehensive management solutions for fitness centers (FitnessTech).
• Salud Contigo (Chile): Digital platform for personalized healthcare (Telemedicine).

The Impacta Miami Softlanding Program offers a unique opportunity for Latin American startups looking to expand their presence in the U.S. With a clear focus on creating strategic connections, access to capital, and knowledge, this program aims to help entrepreneurs grow and scale in one of the world’s most competitive markets.

Miami, as an emerging hub for innovation and capital, provides a favorable environment for these companies to achieve their internationalization goals. In this way, Impacta VC, with its commitment to social and environmental impact, continues to support purpose-driven startups, helping transform the region and the world.