Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

The venture capital and technology team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's Santiago office acts for start-ups, venture capital funds and investors, as well as companies with corporate venture capital initiatives. The group’s expertise encompasses fundraising rounds, internationalising operations, tax planning, re-domiciling and fintech (including crowdfunding and digital lending platforms). Of note, the firm has a longstanding strategic alliance with New York-headquartered Endeavor, an organisation that assists entrepreneurs with growing ventures, creating jobs and transforming economies. Nicolás Santana, who ‘stands out for his speed and transparency’, advises start-ups on capital raising; assists foreign venture capital funds with investments in Chilean start-ups; and acts for multinationals on corporate venture capital projects. Director of innovation and technologies, María Jesús Ibáñez is an international taxation practitioner who advises on investment structuring, financing and reorganisations.