Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Caracas Startup Accelerator

The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Caracas program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Caracas's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Caracas Founder Institute today.

Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding.

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Caracas, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

Venezuela Events:

Cómo empezar una startup global desde Venezuela: 6:00pm, sep 25, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/378669

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 1:00pm, sep 17, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/375189
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, sep 22, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/377528
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, oct 06, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/377865
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, oct 27, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/377702
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 9:00pm, nov 10, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/378938
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Kirby Winfield: 2:00pm, nov 17, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/379445
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00pm, nov 24, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/379576

See all upcoming events

The Caracas program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gabriel Reyes (CEO, GNOSIS CONSULTORES LLC), José David Acuña Monsalve (Local Leader, Founder Institute Caracas), Marco Villegas (Director, FI Caracas), Sandy Gómez (Director, Arca Análisis Económico).

In addition, some of Caracas's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Caracas Founder Institute includes:

* Alberto Parra * Alejandra Copeland * Armando Goncalves * Arnoldo Matheus * Astrid Chedid * Carlos H. Brandt * Carlos Jimenez * Carlos Perez * Delfina Guedimin * Federico Fernandez Dupouy * Guillermo Guzmán * Harry López Mendoza * Haymee I. Perez Cogle * Jessica Olivan * Jose Ramon Campos Castillo * Juan Carlos Castillo * Juan Carlos Fernández Alemán * Luis Fernando Moncada * Luis Santiago * Marcel Imery * Mariana Velásquez * María Victoria Díaz * Nelson Palmero Durán * Reinaldo Valbuena * Rosario B Casas * Sandy Gómez * Simon Chamorro * Victor Charles * Wilbert Moreno * Álvaro Miguel Cabrera