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Platanus Ventures

Santiago, Chile3 months
Central Santiago de Chile with the hills behind
Platanus Ventures is based in Santiago, Chile. Pictured: Santiago.Santiago — photo by WeHaKa, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Headquarters
Santiago, Chile
Founded
2020
Model
Fixed investment for equity
Duration
3 months

About

Founded by five members of the Chilean startup community, Platanus invests US$100,000 in each company per cohort. Often described as an attempt to build "the Y Combinator of Latin America," it has accelerated 64+ startups from Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and beyond.

Before you apply anywhere

Profiling Platanus Ventures here is informational, not an endorsement or a guarantee of acceptance. Every program has its own selection bar, terms and fine print — verify current details on the program's own site before applying.

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A small, high-selectivity local program

Smaller programs run fewer companies per cohort and invest more attention in each. For a founder that usually means more direct access to the partners than a large global network provides. For an outside investor, a small cohort makes the selection signal stronger — and the alumni network correspondingly smaller.

Who it suits

Technical founding teams in Chile and the Southern Cone at the pre-product or earliest-revenue stage, who want hands-on involvement rather than a large mentor roster.

Frequently asked questions

Does Platanus Ventures take equity?
Its model is: Fixed investment for equity. Terms change over time and can vary by cohort — confirm the current deal directly with the program before applying.
Is Platanus Ventures only for companies based in Latin America?
Not necessarily — several programs profiled here accept applicants globally but run a Latin America-specific track or regional office. Check the specific program's eligibility criteria.
Where does this information come from?
Compiled from the program's own site and public press coverage as of the review date above. Accelerator terms, funding amounts and program structure change between cohorts — confirm anything load-bearing directly with Platanus Ventures.