ZenaniAcademy
by Zenani & Atynea

Prepare to Raise. Focus on Impact.

An 8-week technical assistance program that provides investment readiness and capital literacy support to early-stage impact founders in LatAm raising institutional capital for the first time.

Next cohort — 2026.

About the Program

Not just fundraising training. Clarity first.

Zenani Academy is an intensive training program designed for early-stage impact tech founders in Latin America who are considering raising VC investment for the first time. Over 8 weeks, founders participate in virtual sessions, receive personalized mentorship, and develop their investment narrative. The goal is not to guarantee funding — it's to help founders decide whether venture capital is the right path for their vision and mission.

Closing the gap for impact founders.

Raising early-stage investment can be confusing — even more so for founders leading startups with a social or environmental mission. Zenani Academy exists to bridge that gap: helping founders understand the types of capital available, investor incentives, and how to communicate their vision clearly and strategically without compromising their impact.

Next Cohort

What to Expect

8 Live Sessions (60–90 min)
1–1 Mentorship Sessions
English (Spanish support)
Ideal Profile

Built for founders like you.

Building a startup with social or environmental impact
First-time founder
Have not raised institutional capital
Considering raising investment soon
Have an MVP, prototype, IP, or initial validation (pre-revenue is valid)
Based in or operating in Latin America
Scaling through technology
Program Benefits

What you walk away with.

Clarity

Know whether raising capital is right for you, your mission, and your current stage.

VC Knowledge

A solid understanding of the venture capital ecosystem, investor incentives, and deal structures.

Practical Tools

Frameworks to build your pitch, investment narrative, and key fundraising instruments.

1:1 Mentorship

Direct access to industry experts for personalized feedback and guidance.

Community

A committed peer community growing with purpose, built to last beyond the program.

Behind the Program

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Zenani CapitalAtynea

Zenani Academy is run as a dynamic partnership between Zenani Capital and Atynea, experts in entrepreneurial talent acceleration.

Leví

Leví

Cofounder, Atynea

Leví

Cofounder, Atynea

Entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. Over 11 years building my own and others' companies. Specialist in business models, sales, retention, and growth. Experience growing from 0 to 300 B2B clients through consultative selling.

Sara

Sara

Cofounder, Atynea

Sara

Cofounder, Atynea

Co-founder of Atynea · Leadership Specialist. Over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience. Leader for academic and professional teams in Mexico and Latin America. Bachelor's degree in Business Creation and Development with a specialization in Applied Positive Psychology.

Ready to prepare for your first raise?

Applications are open for the 2026 waitlist.