Start-Up Chile

Start-Up Chile is a public business accelerator based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2010. It aims to attract world-class entrepreneurs to establish their startups in Chile, utilizing the country as a launchpad for global expansion. Recognized as one of the largest and most diverse accelerators worldwide, Start-Up Chile accommodates up to 160 startups annually through two distinct programs: a pre-acceleration initiative for startups with female founders and a seed program for startups with less than three years of development. The accelerator focuses on various sectors, including e-commerce, software, social media, education, clean technology, advertising, applications, and information technology, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the region.

Patricia Hansen

Director, Acceleration

Sebastián Díaz

CEO

Past deals in Argentina

Debi (formerly TuCuota)

Grant in 2022
Debi is an online platform for capturing, processing, and recovering recurrent payments using AI and smart algorithms. Debi is operating currently in Argentina, México, Panamá, Costa Rica and Spain and has processed more than 20 millions of payments.

Debi (formerly TuCuota)

Grant in 2021
Debi is an online platform for capturing, processing, and recovering recurrent payments using AI and smart algorithms. Debi is operating currently in Argentina, México, Panamá, Costa Rica and Spain and has processed more than 20 millions of payments.

LESS Industries

Grant in 2017
LESS Industries S.A. is an Argentine company that specializes in cloud-based telemetry services, primarily aimed at the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The company offers innovative solutions designed for remote and geographically dispersed areas, including Silo Bag Telemetry, which allows users to monitor real-time conditions of stored grain, access historical data, and detect unforeseen events. Additionally, LESS Industries provides GPS-enabled sensors to enhance the functionality of its offerings. Through its technology, the company aims to improve monitoring and management capabilities in various industrial applications.

eGLOW

Seed Round in 2017
eGLOW is a combined software-as-a-service (SaaS) and agency focused on influencer marketing, assisting prominent clients like Nestle, Airbnb, and Apple in their promotional efforts. The company utilizes an AI-driven platform to manage marketing campaigns across various social media networks, allowing brands to collaborate with recognized influencers. eGLOW provides in-depth analytics on engagement levels, influencer discovery, and evaluation, which enables clients to optimize their marketing strategies and enhance brand visibility. Operating primarily in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, eGLOW also serves clients in Bolivia and Peru, helping them achieve higher revenues through effective social media campaigns.

Vennti

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Vennti is a trading community based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that facilitates connections between friends and acquaintances for the buying and selling of various products and services. Launched in 2015, Vennti allows users to log in with their Facebook accounts to discover their connections with potential buyers or sellers. The platform offers a range of products and services while providing relevant information to aid social purchasing decisions. Additionally, Vennti features an online trading software platform that enhances both online and offline social trading interactions, enabling users to leverage their social networks effectively.

LESS Industries

Grant in 2015
LESS Industries S.A. is an Argentine company that specializes in cloud-based telemetry services, primarily aimed at the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The company offers innovative solutions designed for remote and geographically dispersed areas, including Silo Bag Telemetry, which allows users to monitor real-time conditions of stored grain, access historical data, and detect unforeseen events. Additionally, LESS Industries provides GPS-enabled sensors to enhance the functionality of its offerings. Through its technology, the company aims to improve monitoring and management capabilities in various industrial applications.

eGLOW

Pre Seed Round in 2015
eGLOW is a combined software-as-a-service (SaaS) and agency focused on influencer marketing, assisting prominent clients like Nestle, Airbnb, and Apple in their promotional efforts. The company utilizes an AI-driven platform to manage marketing campaigns across various social media networks, allowing brands to collaborate with recognized influencers. eGLOW provides in-depth analytics on engagement levels, influencer discovery, and evaluation, which enables clients to optimize their marketing strategies and enhance brand visibility. Operating primarily in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, eGLOW also serves clients in Bolivia and Peru, helping them achieve higher revenues through effective social media campaigns.

Retargetly

Grant in 2015
Retargetly is a data management platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that serves publishers, marketers, and agencies across Latin America, the United States, and Europe. Established in 2014, the company offers a range of data solutions designed to organize and monetize consumer data. Its platform allows users to collect various data types, including website, CRM, and mobile app data, through multiple integration options such as JavaScript tags, SDKs, and APIs. Users can create custom audience segments based on user behaviors and events, discover actionable insights, and export target audiences to advertising servers and other media platforms. Retargetly's offerings also include data enrichment, an audience marketplace, and tools for offline data onboarding, all aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of advertising operations.

kurv

Grant in 2015
kurv™ is a tech company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina that develops Data Feed Management Systems focused on the e-commerce industry. Their technology allows small and medium e-commerce companies, publishers, and affiliate networks, to import, standardize, scale, and share their product data feeds. They function as a data feed delivery network, making sure our client's feeds are 100% online and updated.

LESS Industries

Grant in 2014
LESS Industries S.A. is an Argentine company that specializes in cloud-based telemetry services, primarily aimed at the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The company offers innovative solutions designed for remote and geographically dispersed areas, including Silo Bag Telemetry, which allows users to monitor real-time conditions of stored grain, access historical data, and detect unforeseen events. Additionally, LESS Industries provides GPS-enabled sensors to enhance the functionality of its offerings. Through its technology, the company aims to improve monitoring and management capabilities in various industrial applications.

Increase

Grant in 2014
Increase is a financial technology company that offers tools designed to help businesses manage their cash flow and streamline financial operations. Its primary products, IncreaseCard and IncreaseConciliacion, are utilized by over 25,000 businesses across Latin America, including countries such as Argentina, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. These tools enable businesses to control their reconciliation processes and accounting more efficiently. Among its clientele are notable names like Latam, Shell, Staples, Farmacity, and Bravo, though more than 90% of its users are small to mid-sized enterprises. Increase's platform also features a sales calculator that tracks daily sales payments made through debit and credit cards, providing merchants with valuable insights into their financial performance.

allGreenup

Seed Round in 2014
An application that simplifies and motivates citizens to have a sustainable behavior. We have presence in Chile, Argentina and Mexico. Our users gain points for recycling, riding their bikes, sharing the car and reading tips, this points can then be trade for discounts, free tickets for recreational activities and donations.

Increase

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Increase is a financial technology company that offers tools designed to help businesses manage their cash flow and streamline financial operations. Its primary products, IncreaseCard and IncreaseConciliacion, are utilized by over 25,000 businesses across Latin America, including countries such as Argentina, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. These tools enable businesses to control their reconciliation processes and accounting more efficiently. Among its clientele are notable names like Latam, Shell, Staples, Farmacity, and Bravo, though more than 90% of its users are small to mid-sized enterprises. Increase's platform also features a sales calculator that tracks daily sales payments made through debit and credit cards, providing merchants with valuable insights into their financial performance.

Glamit

Venture Round in 2014
Glamit is a Buenos Aires-based company that offers comprehensive e-commerce solutions tailored for fashion brands and sports teams. Founded in 2011, Glamit provides a range of services, including a specialized e-commerce platform designed exclusively for the apparel industry, logistics and customer care management, and communication services like e-marketing and social media support. The company aims to empower South American apparel brands to optimize their online sales channels effectively. With a focus on advanced technology, Glamit develops official e-shopping platforms that facilitate the management of various operational areas, enabling clients to enhance their sales results through targeted campaigns and marketing efforts. Glamit currently operates across seven countries in Latin America.

Eland

Seed Round in 2013
Eland is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in cloud-based farm management software. The platform enables farmers to efficiently plan their operations, track inventory, and monitor tasks in real time. It provides valuable analytics to assist farmers in making informed financial decisions and managing expenses. Additionally, Eland's software includes features for scheduling harvest plans, communicating with employees, and tracking stocks, contributing to cost savings and improved production yields. The company also offers a mobile application that allows farmers to share and access geolocated information regarding phenological conditions, diseases, and pests. Founded by Joaquin Montero and Thomas Grandperrin, Eland aims to enhance agricultural productivity through innovative technology.

Incluyeme.com

Seed Round in 2013
Incluyeme.com Inc. is an online job portal dedicated to helping people with disabilities find employment in Latin America, where over 30 million individuals face significant barriers to the job market. Founded in December 2012 by Natalia Ca, Pablo Veltri, and Gabriel Marcolongo, the company aims to address the high unemployment rate, which affects approximately 70% of the disabled population in the region. The portal collaborates with prominent companies such as HP, IBM, Accenture, Banco Galicia, and Santander Bank, promoting their inclusion programs and facilitating access to a diverse talent pool. With operations in Argentina, Chile, Peru, and plans for further expansion, Incluyeme.com strives to enhance job opportunities for individuals with disabilities and improve their integration into the workforce.

Qonf

Seed Round in 2013
Qonf is a mobile app that make business networking easier. Qonf helps event attendees increase their business connections. Qonf helps event organizers too, by mobilizing, socializing and generating buzz around an event. We focus on Latin America with base in Argentina and Chile

Glamit

Seed Round in 2013
Glamit is a Buenos Aires-based company that offers comprehensive e-commerce solutions tailored for fashion brands and sports teams. Founded in 2011, Glamit provides a range of services, including a specialized e-commerce platform designed exclusively for the apparel industry, logistics and customer care management, and communication services like e-marketing and social media support. The company aims to empower South American apparel brands to optimize their online sales channels effectively. With a focus on advanced technology, Glamit develops official e-shopping platforms that facilitate the management of various operational areas, enabling clients to enhance their sales results through targeted campaigns and marketing efforts. Glamit currently operates across seven countries in Latin America.

Glamit

Venture Round in 2013
Glamit is a Buenos Aires-based company that offers comprehensive e-commerce solutions tailored for fashion brands and sports teams. Founded in 2011, Glamit provides a range of services, including a specialized e-commerce platform designed exclusively for the apparel industry, logistics and customer care management, and communication services like e-marketing and social media support. The company aims to empower South American apparel brands to optimize their online sales channels effectively. With a focus on advanced technology, Glamit develops official e-shopping platforms that facilitate the management of various operational areas, enabling clients to enhance their sales results through targeted campaigns and marketing efforts. Glamit currently operates across seven countries in Latin America.

Nubelo Solutions

Seed Round in 2012
Nubelo Solutions operates an online career marketplace tailored for the digital workforce, including developers, designers, digital marketers, and product owners. The company collaborates with clients to identify their project and team requirements, subsequently matching them with pre-screened professionals available for full-time, part-time, or hourly engagements. Users of the Nubelo platform benefit from personalized support during the interview process from dedicated Talent Advocates, who provide objective guidance. Additionally, the platform allows users to compare job opportunities side by side, facilitating informed career decisions. Employers gain access to a curated pool of candidates eager for new roles or project collaborations. Nubelo Solutions is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, offering a streamlined and efficient hiring experience that surpasses traditional methods.

Karaoke Smart

Seed Round in 2012
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.

Sinimanes

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Sinimanes, also known as Semeantoja, is an online food delivery service that connects users with local restaurants in Argentina, Mexico, and Chile. The platform provides access to a diverse selection of over 2,000 restaurants, offering various types of cuisine to cater to different tastes. Sinimanes has received funding from notable investors, including 500 Startups, Nxtp Labs, and several angel investors.

BuscoTurno

Seed Round in 2012
Buscoturno is an online appointment booking system for Healthcare institutions & professionals, HL7 compliant. Our product is oriented to Hospitals, Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Insurance companies & professionals. We help them optimize resources, reduce costs, drop patient's absenteesm, redistribute the flow of patients and more control and transparency in the whole process. Headquarters located in Buenos Aires, Argentina and offices in Sao Paulo, Brasil.

Trendsetters

Seed Round in 2011
Trendsetters is an online shopping community based in Victoria, Argentina, specializing in fashion brands and design copyright. Founded in 2011, the company offers a platform where users can purchase outfits and accessories at discounted prices, with savings of up to 70%. By focusing on liquidating inventory from major brands, Trendsetters aims to expand its reach among users interested in innovative design copyright. Currently, the platform primarily features fashion items, but it has plans to diversify its offerings and expand into other areas within the Latin American market. As online clothing purchases continue to grow, with a projected increase of 38% this year, Trendsetters positions itself to capitalize on this expanding market opportunity.

Comenta TV

Seed Round in 2011
Comenta TV is a company that enhances live television broadcasts and events by integrating a social layer that captures real-time viewer interactions. It provides tools for social producers to analyze vast amounts of data, enabling them to track relevant social media comments and sentiments during broadcasts. This capability addresses the challenge of monitoring viewer engagement across various platforms, as many comments are made using different hashtags or natural language. By offering real-time metrics and analytics, Comenta TV helps networks, producers, and advertisers understand their audience's behavior and enhance viewer engagement through customized visualizations. The company's technology allows for seamless on-air integrations and facilitates social media brand affinity analysis, aiding brands in making informed media buying decisions. Comenta TV generates revenue through one-time fees and monthly subscription plans from television networks, advertisers, and production companies. Headquartered in Delaware, with a development team based in Buenos Aires, Comenta TV is actively collaborating with several networks across Argentina and Latin America.
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