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 Panama

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.

Keteka

Seed Round in 2016
Keteka, LLC is an online adventure travel platform that connects travelers with local guides in developing communities across Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. Founded by two former Peace Corps volunteers, Keteka aims to provide unique and authentic travel experiences while promoting economic opportunities for marginalized communities. The platform features a diverse database of tours and activities that allow travelers to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations safely and meaningfully. By validating the local guides and their offerings, Keteka ensures that travelers can book genuine experiences that reflect the culture and history of each location. This model not only enriches the travel experience for visitors but also empowers local communities by giving them direct access to the tourism market.
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