Start-Up Chile

Start-Up Chile, founded in 2010 and based in Santiago, is a public business accelerator designed to attract world-class entrepreneurs to establish their startups in Chile. It is recognized as one of the largest and most diverse accelerators globally, accommodating up to 160 startups annually through two distinct programs: TSF, which focuses on pre-acceleration for startups with female founders, and Seed, aimed at startups with less than three years of development. The accelerator supports a wide range of sectors, including e-commerce, software, social media, education, clean technology, advertising, applications, and information technology. Additionally, Start-Up Chile manages a venture capital fund, Start-Up Chile SCALE, which invests in Latin American startups primarily in the software and technology sectors.

Patricia Hansen

Director, Acceleration

Agustín Huneeus

Partner

Past deals in Blogging

Travl Join

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Blosgo is a web-based DaaS (Data-as-a-service) platform that delivers real-time traveler data and leads to travel companies. Blosgo´s machine-learning algorithms find unfindable travelers from across the web, based on traveler's destination, desire, and interests. Our next-generation tools & unmatched-data empowers travel companies to know, acquire, and convert travelers into customers.

Travl Join

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Blosgo is a web-based DaaS (Data-as-a-service) platform that delivers real-time traveler data and leads to travel companies. Blosgo´s machine-learning algorithms find unfindable travelers from across the web, based on traveler's destination, desire, and interests. Our next-generation tools & unmatched-data empowers travel companies to know, acquire, and convert travelers into customers.

DataParenting

Seed Round in 2014
DataParenting is crowdsourcing parenting science: it’s the first and only platform to compile and share baby milestone development data and tips, with a game-like format. The app preemptively suggests parenting tips (personalized from the baby’s milestones, tags, age) at the right moment. “Freemium” adds tips, plus a “Baby Help Desk.”

Awesomi

Seed Round in 2014
Awesomi operates an interest-based knowledge-sharing platform that enables users to contribute by writing posts, questions, or answers related to their areas of expertise. This platform fosters community engagement, as knowledge is evaluated and measured by user interactions, including votes and activity. Users can trace their competence through a real-time ratio that reflects their contributions and the community's recognition of their insights. By facilitating the exchange of knowledge, Awesomi creates a space for individuals to enhance their understanding and connect with others who share similar interests.

Lectorati

Seed Round in 2014
Lectorati is the first social network for readers in latin america. You can log in and comment, rate, and mark a book as "read", "reading" or "wish to read". You can create groups and follow other readers hence discovering new books and readings that otherwise you wouldn't know were out there.

YoungCurrent

Seed Round in 2014
YoungCurrent is a news reading platform designed for children, primarily serving the Indian market. The platform aggregates child-friendly news articles from various publishers on the internet, tailoring the content to match each child's reading level. In addition to providing news, YoungCurrent offers in-context vocabulary assistance and customized practice-based assessments to enhance language skills. Parents and teachers benefit from weekly performance reports, which provide insights into each child's progress and understanding, thereby fostering an engaging learning environment. This approach not only improves children's English language abilities but also encourages informed reading habits from a young age.

Yoozon

Seed Round in 2014
Yoozon offers an innovative way of hosting websites. If you are used to developing, publishing, and maintaining websites for your clients, you probably lose a lot of time setting up servers, FTP, database and the whole environment before you can publish your project. And you have to do that differently for each language you are coding in. That takes away your focus and valuable time, that you should use to focus on what really matters: You creativity and developing skills. Instead of having a hosting plan on a complex and expensive server, having to configure FTP and DB from scratch, and remembering all the different login credentials for each of your clients, you can just upload your files to your Dropbox and that's it. You will have your website up and running using only one platform, hassle-free.

cuaQea

Convertible Note in 2014
cuaQea is a voice micro-blog / voice social network for smartphone users. At cuaQea we think that when it comes to feelings and emotions there is nothing better than one’s own voice. In addition, the product will be easy and accessible which will lead it break even the entry barriers of those having difficulty using a smart-phone (e.g. the blind). Our objective is making social media more dynamic and human. Up until now, showing one’s feelings in the Internet was limited to “cold” text messages, that is why cuaQea aims at being a warm voice overwhelming your web and your mobile with true feelings and emotions.

Memeoirs

Seed Round in 2014
Memeoirs is a web app which allows people to effortlessly create a gorgeous book containing their e-mails, in a mostly automatic fashion. All the user needs to do is to decide on a time period, and on which contacts to include. Of course they also get to have fun customizing their book. Memeoirs takes communication very seriously and realizes the evocative power of past correspondences. Being able to experience again the emotions connected with what we wrote and what others wrote to us can be a real thrill. Sometimes it's like staring at the novel of your life.

Parents Journey

Seed Round in 2013
Parents Journey was founded in 2013

Wikirin

Seed Round in 2013
With Wikirin individuals and organizations will be able to quickly create video-based stories, share them with others in social networks, and run online story contests for entertainment, education and business purposes.

Brainwave Education

Seed Round in 2013
Brainwave makes textbook science & maths exciting for kids of all aptitudes and interest levels by presenting lessons in the form of comics, stories, games, contests, real-life applications and do-it-yourself activities! It teaches children to be curious, relentless and love what they do.

Klooff

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Klooff is a digital platform designed for pet enthusiasts, enabling users to capture and share memorable moments of their pets through photos and videos. Users can submit content featuring their pets, such as amusing antics or unique talents, and add captions to enhance their submissions. The platform features a community-driven voting system that highlights the most popular entries in a Daily Top 10 List, fostering engagement and interaction among pet lovers. By serving as a global social network for pets and their owners, Klooff connects individuals through their shared love for animals and promotes a vibrant community focused on celebrating pet ownership.

Brickflow

Grant in 2013
Brickflow is a personal, visual-content discovery app. Content is aggregated from all around social media and recommended based on the individual user’s profile. NEED Generation X uses social media mostly on mobile, and they consume visual content, not long articles. Yet, it’s surprisingly hard to discover and share unique visual content, especially on mobile. Visual content is king. Personalized content can be delivered. Why wouldn't we do it? SOLUTION Brickflow analyzes your profiles and gives you a personal content flow of images, GIFs and short videos, based on what you previously shared. We help users, mostly US millennials, to boost their visual profiles. You skip or share by swiping left or right, on a Tinder-like interface. - Aggregates content - #Tag search + Recommendation - Content from Instagram, Twitter, Vine and Giphy - By using Brickflow 5 min a day, you can grow your blog.

Knowrom

Seed Round in 2012
Knowrom is a free site to share information on universities through reviews, photos, videos, questions and answers and student events in Sri Lanka. Knowrom is for students in higher education in Sri Lanka. It is an innovative platform that recognizes the need for students to share information with each other creating an online community of students. Students can raise questions they have, and share what they know about different aspects of university life. Past students, current students and prospective students are all welcome.

Fidus Writer

Seed Round in 2012
Fidus Writer is an online collaborative that serves academics, who need to use citations and formulas. It is focused on the content rather than the layout, so that with the same text, users have the ability to, later on, publish it in multiple ways such as on a website, as a printed book, or as an e-book. In each case, users are able to choose from a number of layouts that are adequate for the medium of choice. Fidus Writer was launched in 2012 by [Takuto Kojima](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/takuto-kojima).

treadalong

Seed Round in 2012
treadalong allows travelers to connect, share and discover travel experiences on an interactive and visual platform. Our application will simplify the entire process of sharing and discovery for a user. No more searching through thousands of blogs or websites or paid reviews for places to visit. No more spending hours setting up your blog and creating social media campaigns to share your adventures. Spend more time on the road and less time on the internet.

Populus.org

Seed Round in 2012
Populus allows you to create your own website in less than 5 minutes, without any knowledge of html or programming. Interest populus lies not only in its ease of use unusual, but especially in the many tools available: choice of graphics, photo album, card, counter, guestbook, chat module

PostedIn

Seed Round in 2012
PostedIn SpA is a Chilean company founded in 2013 that operates an online platform for requesting on-demand content. Based in Providencia, it serves as a dynamic marketplace for content providers, offering a variety of materials including articles, social media publications, e-books, infographics, and videos. The platform is designed to assist agencies in planning, creating, and managing their content production, facilitating inbound marketing strategies and digital campaigns. By delivering high-quality content and templates, PostedIn enables enterprises to effectively share and post relevant materials, thereby attracting potential customers and enhancing their marketing efforts.

Scribz

Seed Round in 2012
Scribz is a mobile application designed for iPhone users that transforms everyday scenes into three-panel photo comics. The app allows users to select three images from their camera or photo library and add optional captions. Users can choose from various creative template styles, including film noir, super-eight, and cartoon, to enhance their comics. Once created, these comics can be shared anonymously or publicly on the app's storyboard and can also be posted on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, or sent privately through email or SMS.

Touristlink

Seed Round in 2012
Touristlink.com is a social platform dedicated to enhancing travel experiences through community engagement and local insights. It allows travelers to connect with locals, facilitating authentic cultural exchanges such as meeting for coffee or arranging tours with independent guides. Users can post queries about their travel plans and access reviews from other travelers, enabling them to make informed decisions about local tour operators, travel agents, and accommodations. By fostering connections and providing valuable information, Touristlink aims to enrich the journey of travelers seeking genuine experiences and companionship during their trips.

BrandBacker

Seed Round in 2012
BrandBacker is the fastest growing influencer content marketing network online. We help brands connect with over 50,000 Influencers and Creators who promote products by creating original articles, reviews, videos & social posts to over 2 billion followers. BrandBacker helps brands reach millions of new customers while tracking every read, click, share, like, tweet, reblog & more. Thousands of people read and interact with content created through BrandBacker everyday.

Pllop.it

Seed Round in 2012
Pllop.it is an online service that specializes in creating and hosting visually engaging, tablet-friendly mini-sites. The platform enables users to easily design interactive full-screen displays using photos, text, and media, facilitating effective promotion of products and content. Pllop.it aims to simplify the process of transferring ideas into digital reality, making it quick and enjoyable for users without the burden of technical complexities. The name "Pllop" symbolizes the simplicity and ease of use that the service embodies, akin to a pebble falling into water and creating ripples.

DIY Genius

Seed Round in 2012
DIY Genius is an e-learning platform focused on helping individuals enhance their creativity, focus, and self-motivation through practices such as deep work, meditation, and flow psychology. The platform offers live broadcasting lessons daily, along with digital guides that teach essential, in-demand digital skills. By providing these resources, DIY Genius aims to simplify the learning process for new graduates and empower them to effectively promote themselves while gaining practical experience in today’s competitive job market.

ContentDJ

Seed Round in 2012
ContentDJ is a content curation platform designed to assist small businesses, startups, and marketers in sourcing, scheduling, and publishing quality niche content on social media. By utilizing a sophisticated algorithm, ContentDJ scans and scores millions of online articles, significantly reducing the time required for social media marketing from an average of six hours to just minutes. Its unique editorial calendar integrates seamlessly with various social media platforms such as WordPress, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, allowing users to drag and drop content for easy scheduling. Additionally, the platform provides analytics insights to enhance content strategy. ContentDJ serves a diverse range of users including community managers, bloggers, startups, and small business owners, all aiming to improve their social media presence and drive engagement through relevant and trending content.

Fanchimp

Grant in 2012
Fanchimp Spa, based in Santiago, Chile, offers a social media marketing tool designed for small businesses and online shop owners. The application integrates users' blogs and recommends content for sharing with their followers, streamlining the process of creating effective social media campaigns. It allows users to manage their Facebook and Twitter accounts by scheduling posts, reviewing publishing queues, and accessing performance statistics. By simplifying social media marketing, Fanchimp enables users to enhance their online presence and increase sales without the high costs typically associated with social media agencies.

Mibuzz.tv

Seed Round in 2012
MiBuzz.tv is the social tool for video lovers, you can discover, collect and share cool videos, organize them into playlists and discover new trends. Professionals can work together on a same project or find freelancers to work with.

Flipter

Seed Round in 2012
Flipter is a social network and microblogging platform that enables users to create, share, and organize polls on various topics. The platform allows users to pose questions with pre-defined answers, incorporating multimedia elements such as images, videos, and links. Votes are tracked in real-time, providing statistical insights that help users identify trends, preferences, public perceptions, and market patterns. This functionality enables users to tap into public insight effectively. In 2014, Flipter was acquired by 1World Online, Inc., expanding its capabilities within the realm of social polling and data collection.

Kidbox

Seed Round in 2012
KidBox is the first web service for kids designed for Spanish and Portuguese speaking families, making the Internet to be an exciting experieincie both for kids and their families.

Dazo

Seed Round in 2012
Welcome to BigDataCraft.com blog. This blog is about analytics of large datasets. We hope it will elaborate intersections of Analytics and Cloud Computing as well as recent phenomenon - BigData. During the two years since this blog was created, a team of BigData craftsmen naturally has been formed around it. And after some experiments and many more BigData consulting projects we are starting now a new venture together. A new venture dedicated only to one thing: leveraging cloud computing to liberalize number crunching, to make it affordable and accessible for everyone, anytime and on any device.

The Social Radio

Seed Round in 2012
The Social Radio, founded in 2011 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers a platform that transforms social media streams into easily digestible audio content. This service allows users to listen to their Twitter timelines, Facebook news feeds, trending topics, and more, all accessible from various devices including iPhone, Android, and web. By mixing social updates with music, The Social Radio enhances the online radio experience, making it user-friendly and engaging.

Loogares.Com

Seed Round in 2011
Loogares.com is also a marketing platform for local businesses where they can access some powerful tools to market their products and services, increase their exposure in the web, advertise their brand in a specific target, and attract customers.

Klooff

Seed Round in 2011
Klooff is a digital platform designed for pet enthusiasts, enabling users to capture and share memorable moments of their pets through photos and videos. Users can submit content featuring their pets, such as amusing antics or unique talents, and add captions to enhance their submissions. The platform features a community-driven voting system that highlights the most popular entries in a Daily Top 10 List, fostering engagement and interaction among pet lovers. By serving as a global social network for pets and their owners, Klooff connects individuals through their shared love for animals and promotes a vibrant community focused on celebrating pet ownership.

bContext

Grant in 2011
About bContext: With bContext, anyone can transform static files into engaging communications Mark It: There's no need for high-end equipment or fancy editing skills. With bContext users can add hand writing notations and narrative to static documents (such as PDF, PPT, or any image). Record It: With bContext, users can record sessions to transform complex ideas into engaging multimedia communications. Share It: Share the links you create for free on Social Networks. Or share them by email or with private groups with a pro subscription. Anyone will be able to view the recorded sessions, on any computer or mobile phone by simply using their browser.

Brighter Future Challenge

Seed Round in 2011
Brighter Future Challenge operates an online blogging platform that allows individuals to express and share their opinions on a variety of topics. The platform is maintained by a group of contributors who regularly update the content, fostering a space for diverse viewpoints and discussions. By enabling users to communicate their thoughts and insights, Brighter Future Challenge aims to create an engaging environment for dialogue and reflection.

AskBot

Seed Round in 2011
AskBot is an open-source question-and-answer platform designed to facilitate the creation of Q&A forums. Inspired by popular platforms such as Yahoo Answers and Stack Overflow, AskBot offers software that empowers users to establish their own Q&A sites. The application includes features that allow for tagging and categorizing responses, fostering interaction through comments, and organizing answers through reposting. This functionality enables effective management of knowledge and enhances user engagement, making AskBot a valuable tool for communities seeking to streamline information sharing and problem-solving.

GrabInbox

Seed Round in 2011
GrabInbox (formerly buffr) lets you easily manage multiple twitter, facebook, facebook fan pages and linkedin accounts. You can schedule messages, post to multiple accounts in a single click and do much more. We are your web dashboard.

Bungolow

Seed Round in 2011
Bungolow, Inc. is an online travel deal club that specializes in providing discounted tourism and hotel packages in Latin America. Founded in 2011 and based in Rockville, Maryland, the company operates as a members-only service, offering access to exclusive deals at boutique hotels across South America. By focusing on a curated selection of accommodations, Bungolow aims to enhance the travel experience for its members while ensuring cost savings on their stays.

Yumit

Grant in 2011
Yumit is a social web service to instantly share what you are about to eat and where with your friends and followers.

Pingpigeon

Seed Round in 2010
Ping Pigeon strengthens your professional relationships and keeps you in touch. Our mobile app simplifies pinging your contacts by suggesting relevant content you can send them.

Piccsy

Seed Round in 2010
Piccsy is an image bookmarking and discovery platform.
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