Venture Capital
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
About
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Their team was a pioneer in the Chilean market by formally incorporating a venture capital (“VC”) area of practice in 1997. They have a strong department with broad expertise representing local and international clients, including investors, entrepreneurs, and various players in the VC ecosystem, such as VC investors, CVCs, start-ups, and accelerators.
Clients receive tailored and comprehensive assistance specific to the VC industry, with the team working closely with investors and entrepreneurs throughout the investment and financing process in Chile and abroad. They guide clients through different investment rounds and stages of the process, up to the point of sale or exit.
They represent investors in the legal structuring of funds and investment vehicles, including CORFO (Chilean Production Development Corporation) funds, in syndication with other investors, conducting due diligence, and negotiating and drafting investment documents covering equity, convertible debt, exit mechanisms, tax issues, and more.
On the other hand, they also assist entrepreneurs and start-ups, offering special rates, in their growth stages. This includes support with financings, structuring financing rounds, corporate reorganization, stock option plans, internationalization processes, and sales or exits in Chile or abroad.
Chambers Review
Guerrero Olivos is a well-established full-service firm based in Santiago, with a significant presence in the venture capital field. The lawyers provide key expertise on a wide variety of mandates, including accelerator advice for entrepreneurs, the structuring of investment funds, and capital raising. The legal team is also well versed in assisting technology start-ups with internal and CORFO regulations, as well as seed and Series A financing. Guerrero Olivos recently added i4 Services and Fincrick to its raft of clients.
Work Highlights
- Guerrero Olivos advised Food4Future (F4F) on a financing that included overseeing the negotiation of the terms and conditions of the investment and drafting of the financing documents.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Guerrero Olivos team help us navigate delicate matters smoothly. Their response is quick and accurate."
"The Guerrero Olivos team help us navigate delicate matters smoothly. Their response is quick and accurate."
Notable Practitioners
Pedro Lyon offers a wealth of experience acting on behalf of emerging growth companies and venture capital funds in a broad suite of venture capital transactions in Chile. He is well known for his investor-side practice in capital raising matters.
"I would highlight Pedro's expertise and experience, along with his skills in negotiating with entrepreneurs. As a great negotiator, he always remains calm and composed under pressure."
Star associate Francisca Martinez acts as a key support in Chile for entrepreneurs and investors on local and international venture capital investments.
"Francisca Martinez is incredibly diligent and efficient, with a sharp eye for detail - she never misses anything in the documents. I hold her in high regard."
"Francisca Martinez is an excellent professional with a strong commercial vision. She is a pleasure to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Guerrero Olivos
Chile
Members
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Benjamín Ferrada
Diego Rodríguez
Eduardo Larraín
Juan Pablo Ossa
Katharina Díaz
Head of Department
Santiago Barros
Valentina Mora
Industries
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Agribusiness
Biotechnology
Financial
Fintech
HHRR
Last Mile
Mining
Retail
Technology