- Miami continues to strengthen its position as a startup and venture capital hub, attracting more than $900M in VC investment in 2025 and becoming one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in the U.S.
- Scale2Miami combines international startup scouting, direct access to investors, mentorship, and a live Demo Day to help global founders validate and scale in the U.S. market.
- Winning startups receive up to $300,000 in potential funding through Mana Tech’s angel investor network, plus 12 months of ongoing support and ecosystem access in Miami.
Building on the success of the first cohort, which culminated in an initial five-figure investment in the winning startup, Kresko RNA Tech, the second edition brought together founders from across Latin America, Europe, and Asia for a highly competitive program focused on market validation, investor readiness, and U.S. expansion.
A launchpad for international founders
Scale2Miami was created to address one of the biggest challenges international founders face: gaining real access to capital, strategic relationships, and market insights in the United States.
The program combines:
- A curated international scouting process.
- An online validation phase for just 20 startups.
- Direct mentorship from operators and investors.
- A Miami immersion week for the top 6 selected startups.
- A live Demo Day in front of Mana Tech’s angel investor network, both live and online (+150 investors).
This year’s participating startups represented a broad range of industries, including AI software, B2B SaaS, supply chain technology, construction tech, PropTech, blockchain, and consumer platforms.
The startups participating in the final phase of Scale2Miami Cohort #2 were:
- Bildin
- Unify AMS
- Pala Blockchain
- Supply Veins
- Hello City
- pre.dev
Demo Day Winners
After an intensive evaluation process, two companies were selected as winners of Scale2Miami Cohort #2:
Bildin
Led by Matías Calmet Arana-Cisneros and Daniel Veran, Bildin is transforming the construction industry in Latin America through a digital platform that streamlines procurement and connects builders with suppliers more efficiently.
The company enters the U.S. market with a strong operational foundation, impressive traction in Peru, and a clear expansion opportunity in Florida’s construction ecosystem. Bildin has already achieved approximately $240,000 ARR while maintaining strong growth and exceptionally low churn.
Unify AMS
Led by Arpit Mehta, PhD, Deepak Jain, and Karishma Aggarwal, Unify AMS is an AI-native operating system that integrates association and event management into one unified platform.
The company has already secured 11 enterprise clients, generates more than $700,000 ARR, and operates with zero customer churn. Its AI-driven infrastructure is designed to streamline enterprise operations while unlocking new revenue opportunities for organizations globally.
What comes next: Miami unlocked.
As Miami continues to emerge as a gateway for international entrepreneurship, initiatives like Scale2Miami are helping connect global founders with local capital and strategic networks.
“One of the projects I’m most proud to lead at Mana Tech is Scale2Miami, because it constantly reminds me of how many doors can open when the right founders enter the right ecosystem at the right moment,” said Etienne Gillard.
“What makes this initiative special is that it goes far beyond mentorship or workshops. The goal is to create real access to networks, capital, strategic relationships, and the kind of ecosystem support that can truly accelerate a company’s trajectory.”
The winning startups will now enter the next phase of the initiative, which includes:
- Up to 12 months of ongoing support from Mana Tech and Scale2Miami
- Continued mentorship and strategic guidance
- Introductions to investors and ecosystem partners
- Potential access to up to $300,000 in funding through Mana Tech’s angel investor network and syndicated SPV structure, depending on final investor participation
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About Mana Tech
At Mana Tech, we are executing on Moishe Mana’s vision to position Miami as the gateway between Latin America, North America, and the rest of the world. From Downtown Miami, Mana Tech builds the infrastructure of innovation that connects global entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and market access.
About Scale2Miami
Scale2Miami connects international startups with Miami’s innovation ecosystem, providing founders with a structured pathway to validate, enter, and scale in the U.S. market.
Press Contact:
Rosario Estruga — rosario@manatech.com