About startup landscape in Chile
Chile has over 9,513 startups across the country. Of these, 1.49K are funded companies that have collectively raised $35.5B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 753 investors have participated in 1,227 funding rounds, with 66 startups securing early-stage funding and 29 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 408 new companies have been founded, raising over $52.2M in funding. Startups in Chile have witnessed 333 acquisitions and 62 IPOs, while 1,165 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 225 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Chile
Falabella is the top company in Chile, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Chile:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chain of retail stores | Santiago (Chile) | 1889 | Acquired | - | |
Cross-border money transfer platform | Santiago (Chile) | 2018 | Series A | $16.2M | |
Cloud-based ERP software for local businesses | Santiago (Chile) | 2012 | Series B | $41M | |
Cloud-based enterprise asset management solutions | Santiago (Chile) | 2014 | Series C | $52.3M | |
Retail conglomerates company | Santiago (Chile) | 1976 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Chile
In the year 2026, till January 2026, $58.1M has been raised in 3 equity
funding rounds across Chile. In the same period last year (i.e. till January 2025), $50M had been raised across 1 round in Chile. So, 2026 has seen a 16.2% rise in funding in companies of Chile as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Chile:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series C | 1232 | Jan 21, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5597 | Jan 15, 2026 | ||
Series B | 4533 | Jan 03, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9381 | Dec 04, 2025 | ||
Series A | 5001 | Dec 03, 2025 |
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- 9.5K+ Total Companies
- $35.5B+ Total Funding
- 1.5K+ Funded Companies
- 60+ IPOs
- 330+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Chile
Start-Up Chile is the top investor in companies of Chile based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Chile:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Santiago (Chile) | ||
Santiago (Chile) | ||
Vitacura (Chile) | ||
Valparaiso (Chile) |
Acquisitions in Chile
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Chile. Last year, in 2025, a total of 21 acquisitions happened in Chile.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Chile:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 17, 2026 | NJJ Holding and 1 more | |
Business Acquisition | Feb 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 02, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 2025 |
IPOs in Chile
In the year 2021, till December 2021, 2 IPOs happened in Chile.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Chile:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 30, 2021 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Dec 10, 2021 | Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) | |
Apr 21, 2016 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Aug 26, 2014 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
May 11, 2011 | Chilean stock exchange (BEC) |
Top News about startups in Chile
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Rindegastos aims to consolidate leadership in LATAM expense management in 2026 with Visma supportRevista Economía•Jan 21, 2026•RindeGastos
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Emnify and M2mdataglobal announce strategic alliance to boost IoT connectivity in Latin AmericaBusiness Wire•Jun 03, 2025•M2M DataGlobal, EMnify
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emnify and M2MDataGlobal Partner to Boost IoT Connectivity in Latin AmericaCIO Influence•May 20, 2025•M2M DataGlobal, EMnify
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Legria Launches a Model to Acquire Four Vacation Properties for the Price of OneMediabanco•Apr 04, 2025•Legria
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Ceibo Appoints Darryl Steane as Chief Development Officer to Accelerate Copper Technology CommercializationFinancial Post•Apr 01, 2025•Ceibo
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Ranchero Gold Announces Closing of the Sale of Its Mexican SubsidiaryJuniorminingnetwork•Sep 12, 2024•Ranchero Gold, BNamericas
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Spline Becomes First 3D Design Platform to Enable Designers to Ship Interactive Experiences Cross-platformMarTech Series•Aug 14, 2024•Spline
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