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CMS Carey & Allende

Venture Capital

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


CMS Carey & Allende

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At CMS Carey & Allende we have a practice area specialised in Venture Capital, advising clients from their earliest stages to the internationalisation of the business, including successful exits. We have a team of professionals with an interdisciplinary approach, in order to become strategic advisers to our clients in the long term, supporting them in each stage of their growth, including seed capital and financing rounds (via debt, equity, SAFE or KISS); due diligence; design and implementation of vesting plans, regulatory analysis to determine the viability of the business, data protection policies, corporate governance matters, and tax planning, among other matters.

Additionally, we have the knowledge and experience necessary to support them throughout the application for the benefits granted by the Research and Development Law in Chile, accompanying them closely at each stage, in order to comply with all benefit requirements.

Why work with CMS Carey & Allende on venture capital matters?

Special rates. We understand the cash restrictions that may exist in many start-ups, so we have special rates which consider the financing rounds closed by the company.

Other benefits. In addition to the aforementioned benefits, start-ups that work with CMS have access to templates of documents common in this industry (such as SAFE or Convertible Notes or stock option programmes).

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Venture Capital - Chile

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS Carey & Allende offers a well-established venture capital practice in Santiago, Chile. The group is frequently instructed by startups and venture capital investors on investment rounds, corporate reorganisations, international structuring matters and stock option plans. Clients particularly praise the team's knowledge of SaaS startups and its experience advising technology businesses on growth and financing matters.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS Carey & Allende advised Sunna Ventures on its participation in a USD13.5 million seed financing round.

Strengths

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  • CMS Carey & Allende's agility and cross-functional experience in high-risk industries are key strengths. The team have a deep understanding of complex business challenges across jurisdictions, and their engagement, technical expertise and responsiveness to the business's fast-paced needs surpass those of other firms we work with.

    Venture Capital respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingErnesto Eckholt
    Up and ComingErnesto Eckholt

    Ernesto Eckholt

    Up-and-coming partner Ernesto Eckholt boasts an active venture capital practice and is a trusted adviser to startups and venture capital funds in Chile.

    • Ernesto Eckholt has strong technical expertise in venture capital, a highly practical approach, excellent response times and consistent hands-on support, helping us make informed decisions.

      Venture Capital respondentLatin America

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