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

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)

Afternoon Program

14:00 - 18:00

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
TIMEACTIVITY
09:00Registration & Networking Coffee
09:30Welcome Remarks
09:40Pitches – 5 Deep Tech Scaleups
10:40Round Table – Germany-LATAM Innovation & Technology Experts
11:10Networking Break
11:40Pitches – 5 Deep Tech Scaleups
12:40Networking & Lunch Time
13:301-on-1 Meetings (VCs & Startups)
TIMEACTIVITY
14:00Welcome Remarks
14:10Inspirational Talk
14:25Keynote Speaker – International Success Case
14:40Pitches by 5 German & Latam VCs
15:40Round Table – Cross-border Investment Opportunities & Challenges
16:10Networking Coffee
16:40Pitches by 5 German & Latam VCs
17:401-1 Meetings between VCs and FOFs
18:00Closing Remarks

VCs & Experts


Raamu Moneyam

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

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

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

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

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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Partners


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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?

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.

Apply to OktoberINVESTfest Latam


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.

OktoberINVESTfest
Latam 2026

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