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Guerrero Olivos

Venture Capital

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Guerrero Olivos

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Their team was a pioneer in the Chilean market by formally incorporating a venture capital (“VC”) area of practice in 1997. They have a strong department with broad expertise representing local and international clients, including investors, entrepreneurs, and various players in the VC ecosystem, such as VC investors, CVCs, start-ups, and accelerators.

Clients receive tailored and comprehensive assistance specific to the VC industry, with the team working closely with investors and entrepreneurs throughout the investment and financing process in Chile and abroad. They guide clients through different investment rounds and stages of the process, up to the point of sale or exit.

They represent investors in the legal structuring of funds and investment vehicles, including CORFO (Chilean Production Development Corporation) funds, in syndication with other investors, conducting due diligence, and negotiating and drafting investment documents covering equity, convertible debt, exit mechanisms, tax issues, and more.

On the other hand, they also assist entrepreneurs and start-ups, offering special rates, in their growth stages. This includes support with financings, structuring financing rounds, corporate reorganization, stock option plans, internationalization processes, and sales or exits in Chile or abroad.


 

Industries (9)

  • Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Fintech
  • HHRR
  • Financial
  • Agribusiness
  • Last Mile
  • Retail
  • Mining

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Venture Capital - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Guerrero Olivos is a well-established full-service firm based in Santiago, with a significant presence in the venture capital field. The lawyers provide key expertise on a wide variety of mandates, including accelerator advice for entrepreneurs, the structuring of investment funds, and capital raising. The legal team is also well-versed in assisting technology start-ups with internal and CORFO regulations, as well as seed and Series A financing.

Work Highlights

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  • Guerrero Olivos advised Damon Fin in a capital-raising round for Zapping, which involved conducting due diligence, and negotiating and drafting investment documents.

Strengths

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  • Guerrero Olivos blend a solid knowledge of the law with a good understanding of our economic and commercial interests, allowing them to give advice beyond black-letter law.

    Venture Capital respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Pedro Lyon
    Band 2Pedro Lyon

    Pedro Lyon

    Pedro Lyon offers a wealth of experience acting on behalf of emerging growth companies and venture capital funds in a broad suite of venture capital transactions in Chile. He is well known for his investor-side practice in capital raising matters.

    • Pedro Lyon is a tremendous practitioner with a great human touch. He consistently shows a genuine interest in the future of our business and delivers far beyond what is contractually required of him.

      Venture Capital respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchFrancisca Martinez
    Associates to watchFrancisca Martinez

    Francisca Martinez

    Associate-to-watch Francisca Martinez acts as a key support in Chile for entrepreneurs and investors on local and international venture capital investments.

    • Francisca Martinez is hugely talented and committed, with a keen sense of timing. She is always on our side, advising us and defending our interests during negotiations.

      Venture Capital respondentLatin America

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