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Business accelerator and venture capital firm supporting early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in Latin America, focused on climate deep tech.
Key people at AceleraLatam.
AceleraLatam is a business accelerator and venture capital firm based in Concepción, Chile, that provides funding, mentorship, and soft-landing programs to early-stage technology startups and entrepreneurs across Latin America. The firm targets pre-seed through Series B investments in scalable tech-enabled businesses, with a specific focus on sectors such as climate deep tech, financial technology, artificial intelligence, health tech, and blockchain. Operating through public-private partnerships and utilizing co-investment lines from the Chilean economic development agency Corfo, the organization has engaged in over 30 venture deals across markets including Peru, Colombia, and Argentina. In addition to its core accelerator programs, the firm expanded its investment capabilities by launching the AceleraVentures venture capital fund in 2020 and maintains strategic connections with entities like C-Sellers, Sabia Ventures, and Freon Capital. AceleraLatam was officially founded in 2016 by Eugenio Cantuarias.
AceleraLatam is a Chile-based business accelerator and venture capital firm dedicated to enhancing the performance of early-stage startups and entrepreneurs across Latin America, particularly in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina. Their mission centers on supporting high-potential founders with capital, mentorship, and networks to scale innovative solutions, with a strong emphasis on fundraising and climate deep tech sectors such as fintech, AI, health tech, and blockchain. They focus on pre-seed to Series B stages, aiming to improve startup outcomes through operator-led investment and hands-on support, thereby fostering growth and innovation in emerging Latin American markets[1][3].
Founded with a vision to boost startup performance in the BioBío Region and southern Chile, AceleraLatam is led by key partners including Managing Partner Eugenio Cantuarias, who brings expertise in early-stage investments across AI, AgTech, ClimateTech, and SaaS sectors. The firm evolved to combine acceleration programs with venture capital, leveraging deep sector knowledge and extensive networks to back over 30 deals and several notable exits. Their approach integrates experience, networks, and capital to accelerate startups’ fundraising capabilities and market traction[1][3][4].
AceleraLatam rides the wave of growing startup ecosystems in Latin America, a region experiencing increased digital transformation and investment interest. The timing is critical as Latin America’s tech scene matures, with rising demand for innovation in fintech, climate tech, and AI-driven solutions. By focusing on early-stage startups and providing both capital and operational support, AceleraLatam helps bridge gaps in funding and expertise, thus accelerating regional innovation and contributing to a more vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem[1][3].
Looking ahead, AceleraLatam is poised to deepen its impact by scaling its portfolio companies and expanding its focus on climate deep tech and other high-growth sectors. Trends such as increased climate awareness, digital adoption, and regional economic integration will likely shape their investment journey. Their operator-led, network-driven model positions them to remain influential in Latin America’s evolving startup landscape, potentially driving more exits and fostering sustainable innovation across the region[1][3][4].
Key people at AceleraLatam.
