Chile has emerged as a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America, supported by a growing network of venture capital firms fueling the country's dynamic startup ecosystem. These firms, ranging from early-stage investors to growth capital specialists, are playing a crucial role in nurturing disruptive technologies and groundbreaking ideas across various sectors. In this article, we explore some of the most active VC firms in Chile, highlighting their leadership, notable investments, and their contributions to shaping the future of the region’s tech and business landscape.

Amarena VC

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Josefina Valdés

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Zapping, Galgo, Betterfly, Xepelin, FarmaLoop

Aurus Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Raimundo Cerda L., Alex Seelenberger F., Víctor Aguilera S.

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: EchoPixel, MineSense, Holo, Plx, Taggify

Chile Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Felipe Matta, Marcelo Camus

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Xepelin, Zapping, Envíame, Fintual

Dadneo

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Pedro Olea, Allan Jarry, Sebastian Gilbert

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 1-10

• 💵 AUM: $20 Million

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Emonk, Roombeast, Snap Compliance, Wheel of the World

Daedalus Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Cristobal Pinera, Juan Turner

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Foodology, Scape, Somos, Wibo, Spot, Buo

Fen Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Las Condes, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Cristóbal Silva, Ricardo Levy

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Fintual, Galgo, Simetrik, Splight, Houm

GG Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Hernàn Guerrero, Ivàn Gen

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Shinkansen, Betterfly, Loopay, Quash

Invexor Venture Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Vitacura, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Jorge Rodriguez, Joaquín Köster

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💵 AUM: $55 Million

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Kauel, LazaRillo, Gauss, Hey Foodie, Gregario

Kayyak Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Andrés Pesce

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Xepelin, Timining, Galgo, Fairplay, Foodology

Magical

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Juan Orlandi

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Ninja Excel, Pignus, Vita, Beeok

Manutara Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Cristian Olea, Ricardo Donoso

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Levannta, Xepelin, LunarCrush, Velocity

Taram Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Santiago, Chile

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Felipe Camposano, Christian onetto

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Wedbox, HealthAtom, Lap, Lirmi, RegCheq

As Chile continues to solidify its position as a regional leader in innovation, the venture capital firms highlighted in this article are at the forefront of driving this transformation. Their diverse portfolios and strategic investments are not only accelerating the growth of promising startups but are also positioning Chile as a key player in the global tech scene. With continued support from these influential firms, Chile’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is set to thrive, fostering a new generation of companies with the potential to scale and succeed on a global stage.