Ecosystems/Santiago, Chile

Santiago, Chile

Santiago has become Latin America's most accessible entry point for founders — backed by a pioneering government-funded accelerator, a dense network of technical programs, and a growing base of regional VC firms investing across LATAM.

15+

Accelerators & Programs

Start-Up Chile & Platanus

Flagship Programs

3,000+

Startups Since 2010

Top Programs

Start-Up Chile

accelerator

Government-backed accelerator offering equity-free grants ($15K–$100K) across three tracks: Build, Ignite, and Growth. Over 3,000 startups from 85 countries.

Equity-free grantsVisit

Platanus Ventures

accelerator

12-week online acceleration for high-growth early-stage tech startups. Deep focus on technical founding teams in Latin America.

~$50K for ~7% equityVisit

Magical

accelerator

VC firm and accelerator investing in startups solving critical problems across Latin America with hands-on operational support.

VariesVisit

Founder Institute Santiago

pre accelerator

Global pre-seed accelerator chapter helping aspiring founders launch companies through a structured 14-week program.

3.5% equity via SAFEVisit

OpenBeauchef (Universidad de Chile)

university

University-run incubator supporting student and faculty-led ventures with mentorship, workspace, and connections to the local ecosystem.

No equityVisit

Aster

accelerator

First business accelerator in northern Chile, propelling high-impact startups from the region onto the global stage.

Varies

Key Investors & Funds

Magma Partners

Seed

Early-stage VC focused on LATAM startups. Based in Santiago.

Website

ALLVP

Seed to Series A

One of Latin America's most active early-stage funds, investing across the region.

Website

Manutara Ventures

Seed

Chilean seed fund investing in technology startups across the region.

Website

Kayyak Ventures

Seed to Series A

Early-stage fund focused on LATAM B2B software and fintech.

Website

Coworking & Community

IF Coworking

Popular coworking in Santiago's Providencia neighborhood with startup community events.

Website

WeWork Santiago

Multiple locations across Santiago with flexible workspace options.

Website

Urban Station

Chilean-born coworking chain with several Santiago locations and a strong founder community.

Website

Useful Links

Start-Up Chile

Government accelerator portal

Chile Startup Ecosystem Guide

Comprehensive ecosystem resource list

Platanus Community

Technical founder accelerator and community

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