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Applications are currently being accepted for the Village Capital Reshaping Food Systems LatAm 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Reshaping Food Systems LatAm 2026 program aims to support startups across Latin America in reducing food waste and enhancing food security. The program focuses on startups that empower consumers, improve food center efficiency, and address food loss in regional production and distribution. The program's third iteration will support ten startups, with funding information, benefits, and access to a diverse network of mentors and investors.
Access to an investment analyst who will provide 1:1 coaching on building a financial model, identifying unit economics, and using financial metrics to drive both the business and investor diligence. Participate in mock board meetings with representatives from financial institutions, corporations, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors who can help their startup scale.
Access to a diverse and inclusive network of mentors and founders within the agriculture and food sectors.Access to a diverse and inclusive network of mentors and founders within the agriculture and food sectors.
Access to live and asynchronous sessions tailored to a virtual learning environment to help their companies identify early milestones and prepare for their next round of capital (if relevant) or big expansion.
Access to the in-person program summit in Mexico City focused on networking with relevant stakeholders in the impact ecosystem, including potential clients and investors.
Exposure on Village Capital’s program website and other communications collateral.
Meet with and receive mentorship from prominent potential strategic partners, investors, potential customers, and other founders from Latin America and the US.
They are seeking startups with a focus on:
Eligibility requirements include:
Have legal incorporation and operations as a for-profit entity in at least one Spanish-speaking Latin American country.
Have a market-based solution that tackles food loss and/or food waste challenges in Latin America.
Have at least one full-time founder based in Latin America.
Be in compliance with local fiscal and business law.
Have a minimum viable product (MVP) and raised less than USD 1M in equity.
Have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue; it can also be successful pilot studies, number of users, and/or strategic partnerships).
