4TH EDITION • GERMANY + LATIN AMERICA
OktoberINVESTfest
Latam 2026
"We catalyze international Investment & Partnerships for Deep-Tech Startups"
Argentina • Chile • Colombia • Peru • 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
Meet the selected Startups
Andes GreenTech
Andes GreenTech is a Chilean deep-tech startup developing high-performance biodegradable biomaterials based on biopolymers and plant-derived molecules. Its solutions enhance agricultural productivity, optimize water and resource efficiency, and replace synthetic materials with sustainable bio-based alternatives. The company brings applied science to industry, driving more resilient and environmentally responsible production systems.
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
Previous Editions
Explore Past Event Insights
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Scaleups
Partners
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.
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.
About the Bavarian Trade & Investment Office for South America
The Bavarian Trade & Investment Office for South America is the official representative body of the Free State of Bayern in South America, with presence in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Uruguay.
As part of one of Europe's most innovative regions — home to global companies, world-class research institutions, and a thriving deep tech ecosystem — our mission is to build lasting bridges between Bayern and Latin America. We connect startups, investors, corporations, universities, and public institutions on both sides, fostering collaboration that drives innovation, investment, and sustainable growth.
Through strategic programs, curated events, and a growing bilateral network, we serve as the entry point for Latin American organizations looking to engage with the Bavarian and German ecosystem, and for European players seeking to understand and access the opportunities that South America offers.
OktoberINVESTfest Latam is our flagship investment and innovation platform — and a direct expression of what we do every day.
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
Bavarian Trade & Investment Office for South America
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