Zentynel Frontier Investments
Venture capitalSantiago · Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Zentynel Frontier Investments backs science-based startups, drawing on the combined resources of the Fundación Ciencia & Vida and Venturance Alternative Assets. The firm provides capital alongside scientific expertise and operational support to help founders transform frontier science into scalable, commercial businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteBrings over thirty years of experience in regulatory affairs and IP development at biomedical companies; president and co-founder of Fundación Ciencia y Vida and board member of Fundación Chile, Universidad Andrés Bello, and Comunidad Mujer.
Has over two decades of experience in investing in and building biotech companies, having served as CEO and board director of research centers and firms such as Fundación Ciencia & Vida, Nova Mineralis, Ingalfarma, and Phage Labs.
Has over a decade of experience developing startups; directs the Alerce Fund and sits on the boards of Andes Ag, GeneproDX, Done Properly, and Polynatural, among others.
With over four decades in biotech investment and business development, he developed cutting-edge medical technologies including the hepatitis B vaccine; co-founded Chiron Corporation in 1982, later acquired by Novartis for $8.9 billion in 2005.
Has over two decades of experience in alternative asset investing and development; co-founder of Venturance Investments and board member of Clínica Alemana de Santiago, Bbosch, Lippi, and Streat Burger.
Ecosystem builder and connector between biotech and health-tech companies.
Scientist and strategist connecting research, regulation, and business development.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Zentynel Frontier Investments invest at?
- Zentynel Frontier Investments invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Zentynel Frontier Investments focus on?
- Zentynel Frontier Investments focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Healthtech.
- Where is Zentynel Frontier Investments located?
- Zentynel Frontier Investments is headquartered in Santiago, CL.
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