Acting for emerging companies, investment funds and financial service providers, Clyde & Co’s venture capital department assists with structuring and negotiating investment vehicles, including venture capital funds; the practice is led by Santiago managing partner Franco Acchiardo, whose transactional experience includes advising domestic and foreign venture capital clients.
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- The team is extraordinary, starting with Franco Acchiardo, a corporate lawyer who knows the company's journey from its founding to the public markets, making him an invaluable asset to the venture capital area. In addition to his business acumen, he is responsible and has a superior work ethic; it has been a pleasure working with him. Francisca Castro is incredibly intelligent, responsible, and proactive. They are all top-notch.
- The strength of this team lies in the partner's level of involvement, the quality of its associates, and the team's cost-efficiency. Franco Acchiardo is always present, and associate Francisca Castro is excellent.
Key clients
- Kapin Capital
- Banca.Me
- Pepperstone
- Lisa Insurtech
- Tantauco Ventures
- Boreal Servicios Financieros
- Ben & Frank
- Gateway
- Scape
Work highlights
Advised Kapin Capital, a private equity office that aims to structure investment funds for its clients through investments in alternative assets, on the structuring and negotiation of investment funds.
Advised Banca.Me, a fintech company that operates online through software and websites, on regulatory matters.
Advised Pepperstone Chile, an online broker, on its registration process in the Registry of Financial Service Providers of the Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (CMF).
Lawyers
Firms to watch
Practice head
Franco Acchiardo