Program · Incubator
1616 Ventures Scout Program
1616 Ventures Scout Program is 1616 Ventures' scout program offering access to cross-border deal flow for experienced entrepreneurs.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What 1616 Ventures Scout Program offers
What 1616 Ventures Scout Program is
1616 Ignite is a selective, flexible, partner-led 8-week mentorship program for very early founders. It is designed to help founders move from idea toward initial traction and pre-seed readiness through structured mentorship, individualized guidance, weekly meetings, and checkpoints. The program is focused on U.S.-based B2B founders building with AI.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Incubator
- Host organization
- 1616 Ventures
- Last reviewed
- June 19, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Published program terms
- Investment
- $75,000
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Compensation and economics
Specific compensation terms are not publicly disclosed. Scouts gain access to cross-border deal flow between US and Latin American ecosystems, co-investment opportunities alongside the fund, and the firm's network of investors and operators across both markets.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The scout program reflects the firm's cross-border thesis: scouts leverage networks spanning the US-LatAm corridor to identify startups benefiting from the growing integration of North and South American tech ecosystems.
Eligibility
The firm values cross-border experience and connections spanning both US and Latin American markets.
Selection approach
The scout program operates on an invitation-only basis. Scouts are experienced entrepreneurs and investors with operational networks in Latin American startup ecosystems, particularly Brazil.
- Stages
- Pre-seed
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Founders
- Geographic eligibility
- United States
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- Brazil / United States
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program operates remotely, allowing scouts to work from various locations.
Participation expectations
The engagement is part-time, allowing scouts to balance other commitments.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Rolling
- Application materials
- Linkedin · Written Statement · Interview
Published timeline
The program is ongoing with a rolling application process and no fixed cohorts.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Scouts gain access to cross-border deal flow between US and Latin American ecosystems, co-investment opportunities alongside the fund, and the firm's network of investors and operators across both markets.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
1616 Ventures has built a portfolio of 12 investments across femtech, B2B SaaS, healthtech, legaltech, fintech, and wellness. The most recent investment was in Nuvia (seed round, April 2025).
Common questions
Program details at a glance
1616 Ventures Scout Program is published in Upseed as a incubator program hosted by 1616 Ventures. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
June 19, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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