Santiago has become a key city for new companies in Latin America. The government-backed Start-Up Chile has funded over 1,000 startups since it began.
Alongside it, Platanus has backed over 100 tech companies. The city also offers programs for startups in fields like biotech and mobility.
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Get the Sheet for $50Backed by the Chilean government, Start-Up Chile attracts global entrepreneurs from any industry to bootstrap their ventures. They provide equity-free funding and resources through distinct programs tailored to help startups from the early idea stage all the way to scaling.
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Charles Van Norman, Nicolás Shea, Diego Philippi |
| Investment Amount | Build: $15K (early stage/MVP); Ignite: $25K (product-market fit); Growth: $75K (scaling) |
| Equity Taken | 0% |
| Nº of Investments | 1099 |
| Nº of Exits | 48 |
| Program Type | On-Site |
| Duration (Weeks) | 24 |
Focused on the Latin American tech scene, Platanus runs an online acceleration program for high-growth, early-stage startups. They provide founders with a 12-week intensive experience, offering mentorship and network access to help them scale quickly.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Paula Enei, Agustin Feuerhake, Joaquín Stephens, Jaime Bunzli, Andrés Matte |
| Nº of Investments | 111 |
| Nº of Exits | 4 |
| Program Type | Online |
| Duration (Weeks) | 12 |
With support from Microsoft, this Chilean incubator and accelerator helps launch and scale early-stage technology startups. They provide critical funding, mentorship, and networking resources, having supported the growth of companies like SimpliRoute and Rocketbot.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Rodrigo Lafuente, Manuel Pino León, Javier Cueto Soto, Luis Stein, Roberto Pino |
| Nº of Investments | 40 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
Impacta VC champions impact-driven founders across Latin America, providing the capital and resources needed for their growth journey. They focus on startups in sectors like AgTech, Greentech, and Education that are poised to create meaningful social and environmental change.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Alan Farcas, Stephen Jakter |
| Nº of Investments | 14 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Program Type | Online |
| Duration (Weeks) | 12 |
Focusing on science and technology startups in Latin America, The Ganesha Lab helps founders scale their biotech and agtech companies for global expansion. The program acts as a bridge to international markets, connecting startups with the necessary capital and mentorship to succeed abroad.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 34 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
Backed by a leading mobility group, güil Mobility Ventures partners with Latin American startups to co-create and scale new transportation solutions. Their focus is on ventures in logistics, car sharing, and fleet management, offering them crucial development support and industry access.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 15 |
| Nº of Exits | — |