Venture Capital
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
About
Provided by ACU Abogados
ACU Abogados Venture capital team –led by founding partner Mr. Pablo Undurraga– offers a recognized and strong practice in the Chilean venture capital market, now positioned as one of the most relevant players in Chilean market, with a legal practice in constant growth. We permanently advise all players in the VC environment, including Investment Funds, Family Offices, Corporate Investors, Angel Investors, entrepreneurs and business incubators. Our experience and permanent relation with governmental agencies such as CORFO (Corporación de Fomento de la Producción) and CMF (Comisión para el Mercado Financiero) give us and excellent insight which allows us to deeply understand and participate in the venture capital environment.
The firm's advice includes the creation of public and private investment funds and incorporation of legal entities, capital raising, financing rounds, international investment rounds, flip process, structuring stock option or vesting plans for executives and founding partners, general legal advice, and due diligence of target companies.
ACU Abogados advises some of the most active venture capital funds and family offices in Latin America and works on everyday affairs and capital rounds with start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Chambers Review
ACU Abogados is a well-respected Santiago-based law firm with a prominent venture capital team. The skilled lawyers are adept at assisting with investment vehicles, early and late-stage financing rounds and capital raising. The team is frequently sought after by major Chilean and international entrepreneurs, investors and venture capital funds, as well as multinational companies from the fintech and biotechnology sectors. ACU Abogados has added ReDi to its raft of clients.
Work Highlights
- ACU Abogados advised Santander on its investments in two fintech companies, Destácame and Fingo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ACU Abogados has an experienced team able to solve complex matters in a non-complicated way. They are very fast and always there for you."
"The ACU Abogados team are very knowledgeable. Their work is fast and impeccable, while also providing great customer service."
"ACU Abogados has an experienced team able to solve complex matters in a non-complicated way. They are very fast and always there for you."
"The ACU Abogados team are very knowledgeable. Their work is fast and impeccable, while also providing great customer service."
Notable Practitioners
Market-leading practitioner Pablo Undurraga is a highly regarded Santiago-based partner in venture capital mandates in Chile. He is reported to be highly skilled at representing emerging growth companies and venture capital funds from early-stage financing rounds to exit deals in Chile.
"Pablo is an excellent lawyer and has been of great support and value for us. He has been very accessible and concerned. He has great knowledge."
"Pablo is one of the most proactive and effective lawyers. He not only has deep expertise in the venture capital industry, but he knows the process and understands what is important for us."