Venezuela Tech Week 2026: Four Days Connecting Venezuelan Innovation with Global Capital

Held in partnership with the 2nd International Congress of Entrepreneurs, Venezuela Tech Week 2026 brought together more than 700 participants from 50 countries across six continents over the course of four days. The event convened venture capital firms, family offices, accelerators, corporations, startups, and international investors, further positioning Caracas as an emerging hub within the global technology ecosystem.

An Ecosystem Attracting International Attention

Venezuela is experiencing a particularly significant moment for the regional technology ecosystem. With a growing number of entrepreneurs and an expanding digital economy that already accounts for 96% of commercial transactions through digital channels, the local environment offers unique conditions for early-stage investment.

Adding to this potential is a base of 17.6 million internet users—representing 61.6% of the population—and 21.8 million active mobile connections, providing the digital infrastructure needed to support the growth of technology-driven business models.

Against this backdrop, Venezuela Tech Week 2026 served as a platform to connect the local technology ecosystem with capital, talent, and strategic players from the global innovation landscape, at a time of increasing regional interest in emerging markets and Latin American innovation.

The Venezuelan government reinforced this momentum during the event by announcing the creation of "Startup Venezuela," a fund developed jointly with the Ministry of Finance and the Science and Technology Fund. The initiative will also include entrepreneurship programs at both public and private universities.

700 Leaders, 400 Meetings, and More Than USD 1 Billion on the Table

The event gathered more than 120 international investors, including venture capital firms, private equity funds, and family offices from Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Asia. Collectively, the participating firms manage over USD 1 billion in assets under management (AUM).

Discussions extended far beyond theory. The event facilitated more than 400 private meetings between founders and investors, creating new opportunities for investment, regional expansion, and strategic partnerships for Venezuelan startups.

More than 100 founders showcased their companies during the event, including 60 local startups that benefited from dedicated exhibition spaces and direct access to investors, corporations, and key stakeholders from the international technology ecosystem.

The gathering also featured founders and operators from global technology companies such as Deel, Revolut, and Yaydoo, as well as entrepreneurs linked to some of Latin America's unicorn startups.

Among the participating investment firms and organizations were Angel Ventures (Mexico), Impacta VC (Chile), BVC (Brazil), Rockstart (Colombia), Mahway (Brazil), ADN VC (Peru), among others, alongside prominent international venture capital ecosystem players such as Startuplinks (Mexico) and Cuantico VP (United States).

Latin America represented the largest share of international participation, with more than 400 attendees arriving from across the region, as well as from markets in Europe, the United States, and Asia.

A New Generation of Venezuelan Founders on the Global Radar

For many international participants, the event offered a first-hand look at a new generation of Venezuelan founders building companies with regional ambitions, operational capabilities, and scalable business models.

Today, Venezuela has more than 70,000 professionals dedicated to Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D&I) activities. This scientific and technical talent pool—combined with the active Venezuelan diaspora working across ecosystems worldwide—represents a distinctive asset for attracting investment.

Perceptions of the ecosystem were largely positive among regional leaders who attended the event.

"Without a doubt, talent knows no borders, and Venezuela is a clear example of that," said Jose Kont, partner at Impacta VC.

Cristian Mendivelso of Mahway shared a similar perspective, emphasizing the value of in-person interactions with founders, investors, and local operators.

"The talent, execution capabilities, and quality of the conversations we witnessed in Caracas were very encouraging signs. There is genuine interest in continuing to build connections between Venezuela and the international technology ecosystem," Mendivelso stated.

Venezuela Tech Week 2027: A More Ambitious Agenda Ahead

Following this second edition, the organizing team confirmed that the next Venezuela Tech Week and the 3rd International Congress of Entrepreneurs will take place from May 11 to May 15, 2027, in Caracas.

The objective remains clear: to continue strengthening the ties between Venezuela's technology ecosystem and the region's leading players in innovation, capital, and entrepreneurship.

Organizers also revealed that preparations are already underway for a more ambitious 2027 agenda, focused on expanding the participation of international funds, global startups, and influential technology leaders from across the region.