Our team was pioneer in the Chilean market, by formally incorporating a venture capital (“VC”) area of practice, in 1997. We have a strong department and broad expertise representing local and international clients, both, investors and entrepreneurs, and the different players in the VC ecosystem, VC investors, CVCs, start-ups, and accelerators.
Clients find tailored and comprehensive assistance, considering the VC industry, working alongside with the investors and entrepreneurs in the investment and financing process in Chile and abroad, considering the different investment rounds and stages of the process, until the sale or exit.
We represent investors on the legal structuring of funds and investment vehicles, including CORFO (Chilean Production Development Corporation) funds, in the syndication with other investors, in conducting due diligence process, in the negotiation and drafting of investment documents including equity, convertible debt, exit mechanisms and tax issues, among others.
On the other hand, we also assist entrepreneurs and start-ups, to which we offer special rates, in its growth stages, including its financings, structuring the respective financing rounds, corporate reorganization, stock option plans, internationalization process and in the sale or exit in Chile or abroad.
What our clients say:
‘They are creative, fast and provide efficient solutions, while demonstrating a professionalism and human quality that I have not found in any other firm – they put themselves in my shoes from the very first meeting.” “The team has become a solid partner of ours; they help us beyond the typical service provided by a law firm and try to add additional value.” “They give me expert and excellent service in a very sensitive area of practice that requires a lot of experience and dedication in order to obtain favourable results.” “They anticipate problems and design creative strategies that have excellent results.”
The Legal 500, 2022