500 LatAm CVC Scout Network

The 500 LatAm CVC Scout Network is the regional deal-sourcing arm of 500 Global's Latin American investment operation. Since making its first Latin American investment in 2012, 500 Global has built a portfolio of 300+ regionally headquartered startups through four dedicated LatAm funds and 19+ accelerator cohorts across 9 countries. The LatAm operation is led by Managing Partner Bedy Yang, who joined 500 Global in 2011 and became Managing Member of the firm's Global Flagship Funds I through IV. Yang has personally made over 150 investments and founded Brazil Innovators, an organization that became the premier hub for Brazilian tech founders with a network of over 5,000 members. Her background exemplifies the cross-border bridge-building that defines 500 Global's LatAm thesis.

500 LatAm publicly says it invests in early-stage Latin American technology startups, sector-agnostic in third-party descriptions, with an emphasis on ambition, execution, purpose, and the ability to scale beyond the region.

For potential scouts, building a strong network within the local startup ecosystem and demonstrating a track record of investment or operational experience can enhance your chances of being invited to join the scout network.

The scout network operates on an invitation-only basis. Scouts are typically operators, founders, and investors with deep networks in Latin American startup ecosystems, particularly in fintech, healthtech, HR, and digital transformation. Cross-border experience spanning the US-LatAm corridor is valued.

No public application process was found for the CVC Scout Network. Superscout lists the program in scout-program indexes, but current 500 LatAm pages point founders to startup investment applications rather than scout applications.

Specific compensation terms are not publicly disclosed. Scouts gain access to 500 Global's LatAm portfolio of 300+ startups, carried interest on sourced deals, the annual portfolio retreat, regional accelerator network, and 500 Global's global platform spanning 77 countries and 2,700+ companies.

The program is ongoing with a rolling application process and no fixed cohorts.

500 Global's LatAm portfolio includes over 300 startups across various sectors, making it one of the most active investors in the region. The program has successfully sourced deals that contribute to the growth of the Latin American startup ecosystem.