Fundación Chile
FoundationSantiago · Seed · 32 people tracked
Investment thesis
Fundación Chile pursues the sustainable development of Chile through three strategic focus areas. It promotes solutions to accelerate climate action and responsible use of natural resources, collaborating with the public sector and industry to create shared value, sustainable growth, and employment. It works to diversify and transform Chile's productive matrix by incorporating technology, knowledge, and innovation. It also aims to ensure people have access to educational and career pathways that build capabilities and expand opportunities amid global transformations such as advances in artificial intelligence.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 32 people
from the firm's websiteStrategic Development and People Manager with a 16-year career at Fundación Chile, a Civil Industrial Engineer who participated in creating ChileGlobal Ventures and the Expande open innovation program.
General Manager of Fundación Chile, holding an MSc/MPhil in Sociology from LSE and a psychology degree from PUC Chile. An international consultant with over 20 years in human capital development who has advised the IDB, World Bank, ILO, and UNESCO.
Sustainability Manager since 2023, an economist and public policy expert with over 20 years in energy, sustainability, and environmental management. He previously led the Energy Sustainability Agency and the Ministry of Energy's Energy Efficiency Division.
Communications and Marketing Director, a journalist from PUC Chile with a master's in journalism and digital communication and over ten years at the organization across different periods.
Legal & Compliance Director since 2012 and Secretary of the Board since 2017, a lawyer with over 25 years of legal and corporate experience who implemented the institution's first Crime Prevention Model.
Mining Director and psychologist with a 25-year career largely in mining, focused on open innovation and building science- and technology-based suppliers for the sector. He joined Fundación Chile in 2012.
Business and Finance Manager since 2018 and ChileGlobal Ventures Manager since 2022, a Civil Industrial Engineer with an MBA from Universidad de Chile and an MSc from the University of Rochester. He has tripled the supported startup portfolio and led venture initiatives including the Green Hub debt fund pilot and the Decarb-volution climate accelerator.
Human Development Manager since March 2023 and a public policy and human development specialist. She previously served as Chile's Undersecretary of Education (2014-2018) and co-founded Fundación Educación 2020.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Fundación Chile invest at?
- Fundación Chile invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Fundación Chile focus on?
- Fundación Chile focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, EdTech, Future of Work, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Fundación Chile located?
- Fundación Chile is headquartered in Santiago, CL.
- Does Fundación Chile lead rounds?
- Fundación Chile typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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