This fall, Latin America takes the CodeLaunch stage for the first time. More than 125 startups applied across the region, showing just how hungry founders are for platforms that combine access, exposure, and execution.
This year’s competition brought together founders from across Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay all represented on the road to Guadalajara. After weeks of screening, only six finalists are heading to Guadalajara on October 8 to compete at Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas.
Behind them stand pro development teams from Improving, ready to prove what happens when engineering talent and founder vision collide.
This is venturetainment at its best. And it’s about to make history in Latin America.
Six Startups Head to Guadalajara oct 8
MEET THE FINALISTS FOR CODELAUNCH LATAM 2025
Founder: Derian Jiménez
Region: Yurécuaro, México
Industry: Health Tech
Improving Dev Team Partner: BugBusters
What they do: Abrazo Seguro develops a sensory stimulation vest for children with autism, designed to improve well-being, focus, and provide calm during challenging moments. It can be used daily at home, in schools, or therapy centers, without limiting the child’s mobility, making it a truly practical and supportive accessory.
Stage: Pre Seed
“We joined CodeLaunch last year and came back because the experience pushed our project further than we imagined. The lessons and feedback we received helped us advance significantly, and this year’s cohort is taking us even further. For us, CodeLaunch is where vision turns into action.” — Derian Jiménez Mejía
Founder: Miguel Cardenas
Region: Guadalajara, México
Industry: Consumer Tech
Improving Dev Team Partner: Tacgore
What they do: Fluenty helps local businesses attract and retain customers through digital coupons and loyalty tools. Businesses can post coupons in the app that instantly reach all registered users, encouraging repeat visits. Customers can search for deals nearby, buy coupons directly with a card, and discover their new favorite local spots.
Stage: Pre Seed
“CodeLaunch brings together the best of both worlds—technical excellence and pitching on the same stage. It’s rare to find an event that challenges us on both fronts at once.” —Miguel Cardenas
Founder: Diego González
Region: Medellin Colombia
Industry: EdTech
Improving Dev Team Partner: Triforce
What they do: Galilei Learning delivers gamified training for service industries with high turnover. Their platform provides bite-sized, daily lessons to improve staff performance and consistency while cutting training time.
Stage: Seed
“We’ve built the foundation of Galilei with the right team, a validated product, and a massive market ahead. What we need now is the catalyst for growth. CodeLaunch is that opportunity—connecting us with the right network, mentorship, and visibility to scale to the next level.” — Diego González
Founder: Giulietta Milanesio
Region: Mexico City, Mexico
Industry: Gaming & Entertainment
Improving Dev Team Partner: Code Biters
What they do: Manantial Blanco is building immersive gaming experiences rooted in narrative and cultural storytelling. Their projects merge entertainment with deeper themes, giving voice to stories often absent in mainstream gaming.
Stage: Pre Seed
CodeLaunch will be transformative for us. It’s where our vision of programmable folk art IP meets executable technology. The equity-free model is incredible—it gives us access to top-tier development talent at exactly the moment we need it most.” — Giulietta Milanesio
Founder: Gonzalo Acuña
Region: Santa Anita, Mexico
Industry: FinTech / PropTech
Improving Dev Team Partner: DevBattles
What they do: A property marketplace that connects buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders in one flow, adding financing tools to move transactions faster and with more transparency. (PropMatch’s site highlights their broader vision to democratize real-estate investing.)
Stage: Seed
“CodeLaunch pushed our imagination and product further than we thought possible. There’s no other event like it—it’s unique, fun, and truly designed for founders.” — Gonzalo Acuña
Founder: Axel Morales
Region: Medellin, Colombia
Industry: EdTech
Improving Dev Team Partner: CTRL-ALT-SUPreme
What they do: AI-powered language learning and teacher tools that help professionals reach fluency and give instructors an operating system for payments, retention, and coursework.
Stage: Pre Seed
“CodeLaunch has been a game-changer for SKÜL. It’s not only about building faster—it’s about raising our game in how we think, present, and execute. Representing LATAM on this stage is both a privilege and a responsibility. We want to show the world that this region produces world-class startups and open doors for the next wave of founders to scale globally.” — Axel Morales
Replay the Finalist Reveal
Meet the Judges for CodeLaunch LATAM
María Fernanda Reyes
Innovation Manager,Bosch México
María Fernanda is a returning CodeLaunch LATAM judge and a leader in corporate innovation at Bosch México. She bridges the worlds of enterprise and entrepreneurship, bringing a clear view of how new technologies can create real, scalable impact. With a background in open innovation and partnerships, María Fernanda focuses on connecting startups with the resources and structure needed to grow sustainably.
Coming back after two years blew me away. The diversity of founders and projects from across Latin America was inspiring. Seeing this level of talent reminds me that innovation lives everywhere. I’m leaving deeply inspired and excited to come back.”
— María Fernanda Reyes
Salvador Martínez H
Founder & CEO, Lokki Co; Co-Founder, Jalisco Tech Week
Salvador is a hands-on entrepreneur who has scaled ventures in Mexico’s growing innovation ecosystem. He understands what it takes to go from concept to sustainable growth, and his lens on market execution and scalability will be crucial for the finalists. A company builder with a regional lens, Salvador focuses on execution risks: moving from pilot to rollout, team capacity, and first revenue milestones.
What excites me most about CodeLaunch LATAM 2025 is the chance to witness the raw energy and boldness of founders who are literally building the future in front of us. CodeLaunch stands out because it empowers teams with real tools and support, not just a stage to pitch. I’ll be looking for resilience above all — the ability to keep moving with vision and creativity even when things get tough. LATAM is full of talent and hunger to solve real problems, and to the finalists I say: your passion and grit are already proof that you have what it takes to make a global impact.”
— Salvador Martínez H
A Founder Who Sets the Tone
The night will kick off with something special. Thanks to a contest hosted with BizBat — 2023 CodeLaunch Mexico Judges Choice— a local band will open the show and set the vibe for Guadalajara. And that’s only the beginning. More surprises follow, including the debut of “We Code, You Launch,” an original rock anthem created by Jason W. Taylor to launch the night with founder energy.
CodeLaunch LATAM is proving to be a game-changer for the region’s startup ecosystem. These six finalists rose from a pool of 125 — and they’re bringing serious traction. Four had products before CodeLaunch, and together they’ve already generated over $1.84 million in revenue. That’s the kind of momentum we’re proud to accelerate.” — Jason W. Taylor, President of CodeLaunch
Thank You Community Partners
Why LATAM, Why Now?
CodeLaunch has been in México for three years, but 2025 is the first time we’ve opened applications across the entire region. The response was overwhelming: we received applications from México, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Perú, Venezuela, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic.
LATAM is buzzing with ideas, talent, and ambition, and CodeLaunch LATAM is the stage to showcase that energy to the world.
What’s Next for CodeLaunch?
The winner in Guadalajara won’t just take home bragging rights. They’ll advance to the CodeLaunch World Championship on November 12 in Dallas, where champions from the U.S., Canada, and LATAM face off for the belt and $50,000 in capital investment.
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