ROCKSTART LATAM

MISION

To be a catalyst for the startup ecosystem in Latin America.

VISION

Be one of the most important investment vehicles in Latin America (Acceler/Fund).

Be the techhub #1 in Colombia.

History

2011- Nace rockstart in Amsterdam with the first “Emerging Tech” program 2016- Nace Rockstart Latam in Bogota, Colombia as the site of the “Emerging Tech” acceleration program for the entire region ” 2020- Rockstart 2.0 Launch on investments in startups up to series B.

WHAT IS ROCKSTART LATAM?

Rockstart Latam’s acceleration program brings entrepreneurs closer to their business dreams and goals.

Our program happens once a year and selects 10 enterprises. It lasts for 6 months and takes place in the city of Bogotá, Colombia. Once entrepreneurs enter, identify their biggest challenges, are guided by experts, experience and validate their products and markets, prepare to receive investment and so scale their companies.

WHOM WE SEEK

We are interested in early stage startups and technology base that are creating the future, using new and promising technologies (AI, Blockchain, sensors) to generate a positive impact in the region.

Our program is different because it focuses on people. We watch for the development of the teams to become those dream teams that create the dream jobs of the future. On the other hand, the goal is to continue to strengthen the ecosystem of entrepreneurship in the region and we train our entrepreneurs to once come out of the program to give back to the community with their learning and experiences. Thus, it is possible to guide new entrepreneurs not to comment on the same mistakes as those who came before and can more easily scale their startups.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AREA

• economy concepts -to address the sub-utilization of assets.
• Business software and solutions
• SaaS: tools for niche audiences that are cheaper, faster, smarter than traditional market players.
• Online markets (niche): connect the supply and demand of old industries to the digital world.
• 3D printing and modeling -inventing the future of manufacturing.
• Fintech -disrupting large institutions financial.
• Logistics and transport -creating efficiencies in the economy.
• Cybersecurity: greater connectivity leads to a higher risk of being hacked.
• Education -if you don’t learn, don’t grow;
• Make programming accessible: Make software development easier
• Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies: This is a new change in the rules of the game.
• Recruitment/recruitment platforms: products that help us find, select and hire better talent faster, cheaper and better.
• CRM tools, sales and generation of leads, making it easier for companies to find and close new customers.
• Legal technology: looking to improve and standardize (labor) contracts, investment agreements, etc.
• Productivity tools: Make the most of our day-to-day work or our personal lives.
• Disruptions are at their highest: What kind of products will allow us to live on our own terms?
• Wildcard Concepts: Use novel initiatives to focus on big problems/inefficiencies in our society.

BENEFITS

We ensure that our startups have access to all the tools they need to grow and build a high potential company:

Business Credit Card:

We are the first accelerator to offer all program startups a credit card.

Finaktiva pre-approved credit:

We offer a credit in conjunction with Finaktiva.

General workshops and Sessions 1 to 1: Every week 1 session and at least 2 workshops

Every week there are workshops with experts and individual sessions to solve the specific challenges of each startups.

Investing in startups:

We invest a total of $37k USD in cash to each startup. * The amounts may have some variation. The funds are calculated at COP and your relationship with the USD may vary.

Alumni Program: After finishing the 6 month program

Although you finish the 6 months of program, the Rockstart team support not for. We know that the next period is crucial for our alumni and that’s why they continue to have workshops, software credits, activities and community events, among others.

Mentors: Meet our mentors Throughout the program

We pick entrepreneurs and ecosystem insiders who are going to guide startups in their step up the program. The startups have assigned mentors, speed meetings and workshops dictated by their mentors to improve their strategies and be competitive in their sector.

Community events: Throughout the program

The value of relationships is important for entrepreneurs, in these spaces they know investors, allies, corporates and other entrepreneurs who validate their products.

Checkins: 1 time a week

Constant support from the program manager and manager as well as the entire team for providing sufficient advisory spaces in metrics, operations, and strategy.

Coworking space: During the 6 months of program

Each of the 10 participating companies has their space in our offices in Bogota, have meeting rooms and a classroom for activities.

Theme areas: During the 6 months of program

In our program we cover the following areas of knowledge that every entrepreneur needs: Team Development, Finance (metrics & Analytics), Fundraising, Growth, Legal, Agile Methodologies, Product and Sales & Marketing.