Endeavor Miami announces cohort for ScaleUp initiative

FLORIDA, UNITED STATES — Endeavor Miami, a company supporting high-impact entrepreneurs, has announced a list of founders who made it to its Endeavor ScaleUp Spring 2023.

Endeavor ScaleUp is a cohort-based initiative that provides resources and a network to Florida-based founders aiming to scale up.

“Endeavor ScaleUp represents an unparalleled opportunity for ambitious entrepreneurs to tap into our wealth of global expertise and to access a curated suite of resources and services, propelling them towards growth and success,” said Endeavor Miami Managing Director Claudia Duran.

Over the course of 16 weeks, all participants will engage in various activities, including group modules, individual mentorships, peer-to-peer chats, and office hours, all focused on scaling up. The Endeavor community will witness the program’s culmination in a Demo Day, where the founders will showcase their ideas to hone their pitching skills and gain brand exposure and strategic connections.

16 founders were selected from 10 high-growth companies, including Aplós, Intelligent Observation, Keybe, La Wawa, Lazo, Papumba, Santo Dulce, smartBeemo, VLA, and Workana. 

These companies engage in verticals such as Enterprise SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Mobility, and F&B.

Together, the 10 companies have raised over US$35M in external capital and employ more than 800 people. They also have a wide footprint in several countries spanning LatAm and Europe. This year’s cohort comprises a diverse group of individuals, with 85% identifying as Latinx and 30% as women. 

“By helping these companies grow, we can create more job opportunities and drive economic growth in Florida,” said Endeavor Miami Cohort Initiatives Lead Rebecca Negro Rocha.

Scaling high-growth companies is important for the growth of the tech system in Miami. These companies have generated 70% of jobs in Miami since 2012, according to a report by Endeavor Insight.

Alumni companies of Endeavor Miami had created more than 1,500 jobs and raised over US$200 million in capital.