The venture capital and technology team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's Santiago office acts for start-ups, venture capital funds and investors, as well as companies with corporate venture capital initiatives. The group’s expertise encompasses fundraising rounds, internationalising operations, tax planning, re-domiciling and fintech (including crowdfunding and digital lending platforms). Of note, the firm has a longstanding strategic alliance with New York-headquartered Endeavor, an organisation that assists entrepreneurs with growing ventures, creating jobs and transforming economies. Nicolás Santana, who ‘stands out for his speed and transparency’, advises start-ups on capital raising; assists foreign venture capital funds with investments in Chilean start-ups; and acts for multinationals on corporate venture capital projects. Director of innovation and technologies, María Jesús Ibáñez is an international taxation practitioner who advises on investment structuring, financing and reorganisations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A friendly, professional team that knows how to explain the background of what they're trying to do.’
- ‘Nicolás Santana stands out for his speed and transparency.’
Key clients
- Kaufmann Ventures
- Güil Mobility Ventures
- Awto Latam
- Lilac Solutions
- Endeavor
- CarGroup (Carsales.com)
- Qhantuy
- Bioelements
- Innovit
- Beat
- Meristem
Work highlights
Advised Kaufmann Ventures and Guil Mobility Ventures on investment transactions.
Advised Awto (Awto Latam and Karsharing) on its international corporate restructuring.
Advising Lilac Solutions on a range of corporate and contractual matters.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nicolás Santana; María Jesús Ibáñez