4TH EDITION • GERMANY + LATIN AMERICA
OktoberINVESTfest
Latam 2026
"We catalyze international Investment & Partnerships for Deep-Tech Startups"
Argentina • Chile • Colombia • Perú • Uruguay • Germany
4TH EDITION • GERMANY + LATIN AMERICA
OktoberINVESTfest
Latam 2026
"We catalyze international Investment & Partnerships for Deep-Tech Startups"
Argentina • Chile • Colombia • Perú • Uruguay • Germany
What is OktoberINVESTfest Latam?
This is not a mass conference. It is a curated investment and innovation platform connecting the innovation and startup ecosystem of Germany and Latin America. A space designed to generate qualified deal flow, cross-border co-investment conversations, and lasting bilateral bridges between innovation actors.
International Visibility
Generate international visibility for Latin American and German deep tech scaleups.
Qualified Deal Flow
Facilitate qualified deal flow and co-investment conversations.
Bilateral Bridges
Build bilateral bridges between innovation ecosystems.
Innovation & Startup Ecosystem
Position the German ecosystem in LATAM and vice versa.
International Alliances
Foster international collaboration in innovation.
Who Should Attend?
FoF – Fund of Funds: Germany and Latin America.
German and Latin American Venture Capital Funds.
German and Latin American Corporate Venture Capital.
Deep Tech Scaleups.
Innovation & Startup Ecosystem Players.
Academia, Public Sector, and Corporates.
Why Attend?
Curated investment opportunities and access to qualified deal flow.
Direct access to Latin American and German investors in one room.
Cross-border business connections Germany ↔ Latin America.
High-level, invitation-only networking environment.
Bilateral ecosystem building with long-term impact.
1-on-1 meetings with pre-matched VCs and scaleups.
Agenda
Rosario, Argentina
Tuesday, October 6
Morning Program
19:00 - 13:30
Afternoon Program
14:00 - 18:00
09:00-13:30
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Registration & Networking Coffee |
| 09:30 | Welcome Remarks |
| 09:40 | Pitches – 5 Deep Tech Scaleups |
| 10:40 | Round Table – Germany-LATAM Innovation & Technology Experts |
| 11:10 | Networking Break |
| 11:40 | Pitches – 5 Deep Tech Scaleups |
| 12:40 | Networking & Lunch Time |
| 13:30 | 1-on-1 Meetings (VCs & Startups) |
14:00-18:00
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Welcome Remarks |
| 14:10 | Inspirational Talk |
| 14:25 | Keynote Speaker – International Success Case |
| 14:40 | Pitches by 5 German & Latam VCs |
| 15:40 | Round Table – Cross-border Investment Opportunities & Challenges |
| 16:10 | Networking Coffee |
| 16:40 | Pitches by 5 German & Latam VCs |
| 17:40 | 1-1 Meetings between VCs and FOFs |
| 18:00 | Closing Remarks |
VCs & Experts
Raamu Moneyam
Senior Investment Manager
R Energy Partners
Combines an engineering background with a long-standing track record across the energy and marine sectors. Supports startups accelerating the energy transition through investment, fundraising, and ecosystem development.
Dr. Christoph Braun
Founding Partner
Acton Capital
Founding Partner of Acton Capital, a Munich-based growth VC firm with over EUR 1bn invested in global tech leaders including Etsy, Clio and HomeToGo. 20+ years backing tech-enabled and deep tech companies across Europe and North America.
Pamela Valdivia
Executive Director
Bavarian Trade & Investment Office for South America
Leads initiatives that strengthen economic, innovation and investment ties between Bavaria and South America. Broad experience in international business development, ecosystem building and cross-border collaboration.
Ursula Brendecke
Deputy Director
Bavarian Trade & Investment Office for South America
Supports strategic initiatives focused on innovation, investment and bilateral cooperation between Bavaria and South America. Extensive experience connecting public and private ecosystem actors across the region.
Sofía Del Sante
Advisor
Bavarian Trade & Investment Office for South America
Innovation ecosystem builder and international partnerships expert with 10+ years connecting startups, corporations, and public institutions across Latin America and Europe. Leadership roles at Start-Up Chile, ProChile, EY, and Accenture.
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What to Expect
Investors & Startups Pitches
Investors reverse pitches and Deep tech scaleups presenting live to a qualified audience
Round Tables
Expert discussions on Germany & Latin America cross-border innovation
1-on-1 Meetings
Pre-matched sessions between VCs, FoFs, and scaleups
Networking
Several networking instances to connect and boost collaboration
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Startups
Are you a deep tech scaleup from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay or Germany?
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Investors
Are you a VC, CVC or Fund of Funds with interest in Germany-LATAM cross-border deal flow?
Register your interest to join as an investor. Due to limited capacity, all registrations will be reviewed and confirmed accordingly.
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Startups
Are you a deep tech scaleup from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay or Germany?
Apply to pitch in front of top-tier VC, CVC and FoF investors.
Investors
Are you a VC, CVC or Fund of Funds with interest in Germany-LATAM cross-border deal flow?
Register your interest to join as an investor. Due to limited capacity, all registrations will be reviewed and confirmed accordingly.
ATTENDEES & ECOSYSTEM PARTICIPANTS
Join a curated community of founders, corporates, innovation leaders, public sector representatives, academics, and ecosystem builders from Germany and South America.
Due to limited capacity, registrations will be reviewed and confirmed by the organizing committee.
ATTENDEES & ECOSYSTEM PARTICIPANTS
Join a curated community of founders, corporates, innovation leaders, public sector representatives, academics, and ecosystem builders from Germany and South America.
Due to limited capacity, registrations will be reviewed and confirmed by the organizing committee.
OktoberINVESTfest Latam is an invitation-only event. Applications are reviewed by our curation team. We look forward to connecting with you.Contact us.
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