Lima
Lima chapter

Lima Startup Community

Founders Network is connecting Founders in Lima to global resources. We’re a mentorship program that builds relationships between Founders all over the world so that you’re never alone in what you do. As Lima’s startup scene grows, Founders Network helps Lima Founders grow along with it.

For nominated founders · Virtual · 30 min

Nominee Preview Q&A

Thursday, October 15 at 9:30 AM PT

A live Zoom for nominated founders: how Founders Network works, what happens next, and open Q&A.

Guests welcome

Upcoming Lima events

No Lima events open to guests are on the calendar right now. The Nominee Preview Q&A above is the best way to meet us, or browse every upcoming Founders Network event.

Lima chapter

Our Local Leadership Team

Leadership positions are open for this chapter. Members interested in leading can apply here.

A Founders Network member speaking at an event

The Lima startup scene

Lima’s startups have a combined enterprise value of $1.4 billion, according to Dealroom (2015 to 2025), and none has yet reached a $1 billion valuation.

Dealroom tracks 49 pre-seed, 22 seed and 10 Series A startups in the city, and lists 56 startups spun out of universities.

Founders Network in Lima

Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Members get mentorship from other founders, chapter events, and introductions to investors and founders across a global network.

The Lima chapter is run by volunteer member leaders, who are listed on this page. Members in the city meet at chapter events.

Founders listening at a Founders Network sessionFounders talking at a Founders Network eventA Founders Network roundtable
600+
Vetted tech founders
$5B+
Raised by members
55%
Serial founders
100+
Events a year

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima a good place to start a startup?

Lima is an early-stage scene. Dealroom puts its combined startup enterprise value at $1.4 billion and tracks 49 pre-seed, 22 seed and 10 Series A companies.

How many startups are in Lima?

Dealroom tracks 49 pre-seed, 22 seed, 10 Series A, 4 Series B and 2 Series C startups in Lima.

How do I meet other founders in Lima?

Founders Network runs chapter events in Lima, led by volunteer member leaders. Upcoming events are listed on this page.

How do I join Founders Network in Lima?

Founders Network is selective and membership is by invitation. You can request an invitation, and the team reviews each request.

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