Miami is your next step. We’ll show youhow to do it

We work with high-energy, passionate and highly intelligent entrepreneurs. And they can figure out the market themselves. The real question is HOW LONG WILL THAT TAKE. Base Miami’s proven Market Fit program reduces the time from years to months to get to the same level of market understanding (or better). Companies typically take 18 - 24 months doing this on their own. Our core value add is our ability to reduce the time to a few months, lower the cost and reduce the risk of failure.

The program takes place over a period of 12 weeks. The timeline is just an estimation and a goal for us to be efficient in concluding the program on time. If for any reason we need to extend the program we will. The commitment is that until all deliverables are completed the program will not be finalized.After completion, you become a lifelong member of our alumni community.

How much time you invest in the Market Fit program is largely up to you. For your first 5 weeks there is a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week attending sessions. Between meetings there will be deliverables that will also be required for the next meeting. Around week 6 we begin our outreach for meetings, over the following weeks the program is flexible to suit your requirements.

The Market Fit Program was created for small / medium businesses who have customers in their home country but haven't been able to capture any of the US Market. Here are some other guiding principles to help: 
- You are a small / medium business in the tech industry.
- You have customers in your home region, but you're having a hard time scaling your customer base in the United States. 
- You have US expansion plans within the next 12-18 months. 
- You are thinking of hiring a Sales Rep in the United States.
- You are struggling with your initial pricing for the US.
- You are not sure who your target client is in the US.
- You don't want to spend $20k/mo on wasted trips to the United States.
- You or someone in your team is proficient in English.

No, you can get in touch with our team directly to discuss your individual requirements.

We believe in a learning-by-doing approach where we test go-to-market strategies by engaging directly with the market. This not only maximizes learning but it starts the process of building out your  network with the people it needs to know to succeed. The following is a generic guidance of what you will receive, check out our dedicate Market Fit Program page for the full curriculum:
- Week 0 - Project Initilization 
- Week 1 to 4: Market Entry Hypothesis
- Week 5: Value Proposition 
- Week 6 to 10: Market Validation 
- Week 11 to 12: Key Findings

All of our programs are run virtually, we are big believers in the power of global access and flexibility that a remote, virtual community creates.

Although we predominately work with companies from Latin America and the Caribbean we are open to work with any founder from anywhere in the world.

As the program will be taught in English, we recommend that at least one of the team members has a strong understanding of English.

Due to the complex nature of entering a new market we can not guarantee success. However, we can guarantee that you will learn everything required for successful market entry. We will map your industry, build your initial network and develop a clear understanding on your offer and how to communicate it.

We do not take any equity. We do not ask participating startups to give up any ownership. We would much rather invest in your next round of funding. We also do not take any commission on sales proceedings during or after any meetings that we create for you during the course of the program.

The Market Entry Bootcamp runs for 4 weeks. After completion, you become a lifelong member of our alumni community.

How much time you invest in the Market Fit program is largely up to you. We request that there is a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week in order to attend the workshops and talks. Between each week there will be homework assigned to be completed, we understand that many of you will be working around families and jobs, and we fully support and respect these commitments.

The Market Entry Bootcamp was created for early stage startups who have gained some form of traction in their home market. Here are some guiding principles to help:  
- Your company has traction in its existing market 
- You are unsure of the path of getting started in the US
- You can dedicate a minimum of 4-6 hours per week for the full duration of the program. In this program, you get what you give!
- You commit to finish the program in the stipulated time and apply the recommendations and learning from the facilitators during the process
- You don't want to spend $20k/mo on wasted trips to the United States
- You are looking to gain cultural and practical understanding of doing business in the US through an immersive experience

We have created a comprehensive 1-month program for early stage startups to learn everything they need to know for a soft landing in the US market. Startups go through the program in a cohort of 8-12 other companies from LATAM learning from industry experts, mentors as well as the community of cohorts. We work with each company individually to formulate an action plan for what they want to achieve during the program. Actionable goals and milestones will be set and tracked throughout the program. Check out our dedicated Market Entry Bootcamp page for the full curriculum. 

We do not take any equity. We do not ask participating startups to give up any ownership. We would much rather invest in your next round of funding. We also do not take any commission on sales proceedings during or after any meetings that we create for you during the course of the program

Applications open four times a year, and stay open typically for 12 weeks. After applications close, we’ll review your application and spend time getting to know even more about your team, market and idea. Our goal is to notify the final group of companies being accepted within eight weeks from the application closing date. Check out our Market Entry Bootcamp page to see when we're accepting next applications.

Each new Bootcamp has their own application form. If you would like to apply, simply click on the “Apply Now” button on the programs dedicated page and you’ll be redirected to the relevant application form. You are able to register your interest 365 days a year on a rolling basis at: X

We look at the team, product readiness, traction, idea and how soon you are willing to relocate to the US. We also assess financial readiness, whilst not essential some common benchmarks for financial readiness are $1M USD or more in annual recurring revenue and/or you have raised a late seed round, a series A-round or later in your home market. We are interested in inspiring people who have an open mind and are ready to approach the new market with a beginners mentality.

Although we predominately work with companies from Latin America and the Caribbean we are open to work with any founder from anywhere in the world.

Yes, definitely! There is no downside to applying more than once. The startup world is lucid and ever changing and appreciate this happens to your business. We welcome you to reapply to the program.

We work with all industry verticals and any type of business models. The Market Entry Bootcamp tends to be targeted towards startups at the various different stages rather than small businesses (if you are a small business owner check out our Market Fit program). Typically the earliest stage a startup enters is when they have a product fit and gained some traction in their home market.

All of our programs are run virtually, we are big believers in the power of global access and flexibility that a remote, virtual community creates.

As the program will be taught in English, we recommend that at least one of the team members has a strong understanding of English.

Once graduated, you’ll become part of our alumni community, which provides you with lifetime access to a global ecosystem of founders and mentors.

Establishing your business in the US is a complex process and one that varies significantly between each company - we have broken down our program into 5 core competencies to help you achieve both your short- and long-term goals. Check out our Open Shop page to see our full services.
1. Soft Landing Consulting Services
2. Local CFO
3. Local Legal Team
4. Local HR Team
5. Local Office

Depending on your particular needs we pair you with our specialized resources team designed to significantly reduce your general and administrative costs through supporting your back office and middle office.

Mana Tech co-working space is currently due to be completed in early 2023. It is located in the heart of downtown Miami at 100 E Flagler St Miami, FL 33131.

You don't have to hold a US Visa or Green Card to register or buy a company in the US. However, it is important to know that setting up a business in the US doesn't authorize its individual owners to work in the US. In order to live and work in the US, a foreign citizen would need the appropriate visa.

Base Miami does not sponsor individual(s) to obtain authorization to work in the U.S. We recommend chatting to one of our legal partners to help map out your goals and timeline.

US Immigration & Consular Law
- Steve Maggi, SMA Law Firm
- Gina Polo, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

You can also check out our Knowledge Base that provides more information about the visa options for international business founders.