Fondo Emprender — SENA
Government fundPre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Fondo Emprender is a public fund managed by Colombia's national training service (SENA) that finances the creation and strengthening of productive initiatives and business plans across the country. Through national funding calls, it channels non-dilutive seed capital to entrepreneurs in a range of economic sectors, with dedicated programs aimed at rural/peasant economies, people with disabilities, and indigenous communities. Its stated mission is to support Colombian entrepreneurs in turning ideas into businesses and to help transform the national economy, having backed more than 12,000 entrepreneurs to date.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Fondo Emprender — SENA invest at?
- Fondo Emprender — SENA invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Fondo Emprender — SENA focus on?
- Fondo Emprender — SENA focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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