Department profile
Cuatrecasas

Venture Capital

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Cuatrecasas

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Cuatrecasas Chile´s Venture Capital team is recognized for its deep understanding of the technology and innovation ecosystem and its strength in fintech, proptech, B2B software/SaaS, HR tech, industrial and mining tech, climate and biomaterials, marketplaces and circular economy, foodtech, IoT, water and infrastructure. This breadth of expertise is anchored in long standing transactional and regulatory experience, enabling us to anticipate governance, compliance, data protection and tax issues that affect scalability and future M&A.

The team advises both sides of the table. For investors, they structure funds and co investment vehicles, design investment and governance frameworks, and align regulatory and tax requirements with return strategies, including impact metrics where relevant. For founders and high growth companies, they cover the full lifecycle: incorporation and restructuring, angel, seed and preferred series rounds, stock option programs, internationalization and exit planning. Cuatrecasas have robust practice in venture debt and convertibles, as well as in hybrid packages combining debt and equity to optimize dilution and runway. Venture Capital team also handle cross border structuring of holdings and SPVs, and capital flows between Chile, the US, Europe and LatAm, coordinating contractual standards and multi jurisdictional compliance.

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Venture Capital - Chile

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas’ venture capital department draws endorsements from clients and observers alike. The team regularly assists both domestic and international clients with venture capital matters in Chile. The firm frequently advises clients on venture financings, including funding rounds and seed capital.

Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas advised Softbank Latin American Fund on Merama’s USD215 million Series C financing, comprising equity and debt funding.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas demonstrates closeness, professionalism and versatility. The team consistently shows strong knowledge and experience, responds promptly and maintains open and accessible communication at all times.

    Venture Capital respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Josefina Yávar
    Band 2Josefina Yávar

    Josefina Yávar

    Head of department Josefina Yávar garners praise for her experience in the venture capital space. She is highly skilled at acting for both entrepreneurs and investors in venture capital investments in the Chilean technology sector.

    • Josefina Yávar combines exceptional technical expertise with a deep understanding of business and client needs. She is known for her responsiveness, commitment and accuracy, as well as for her practical approach and strategic insight in venture capital.

      Venture Capital respondentLatin America

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