The Startup Venezuela Summit (SVS) is an international gathering designed to connect Venezuelan entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital firms, and corporate leaders who are building companies both within Venezuela and across the global Venezuelan diaspora. The event serves as a platform to highlight emerging Venezuelan startups, facilitate investment relationships, and discuss how innovation and venture capital can play a role in the country’s economic future.

The summit has been held in multiple locations, including Caracas and Miami, and has developed into a recurring ecosystem event over the past several years. Past editions include Caracas 2024, Miami 2025, and Caracas 2025, with the next major gathering scheduled for April 20–21, 2026 at the EB Hotel in Miami.

Participation levels have grown steadily. The 2025 edition attracted hundreds to over 1,000 attendees, with roughly 60–80 speakers, venture capital firms, founders, and international guests participating in panels and networking sessions. The summit brings together startup founders, family offices, corporate investors, and ecosystem builders focused on sectors such as fintech, AI, digital services, and venture-backed technology companies.

The event typically spans two days. The first day, often called “Venezuela Capital & Venture Day,” is a private invitation-only meeting for venture capitalists, corporate investors, and founders to discuss capital allocation and opportunities tied to Venezuela’s potential economic re-entry. The second day is the public main summit, featuring keynote talks, panels, and practical sessions on fundraising, product-market fit, scaling startups, and building global companies.

Ticket pricing varies by category and timing, but general participation typically costs several hundred dollars, with special access for investors, founders, and sponsors. Invitation-only sessions for venture investors and family offices may have separate admission requirements.

Overall, the Startup Venezuela Summit positions itself as one of the key emerging convening points for the Venezuelan startup ecosystem, connecting diaspora talent and international capital around the idea that Venezuelan entrepreneurs can build globally competitive companies despite the country’s challenging environment.