Start-Up Chile

A public business accelerator founded in 2010 by the Chilean government. It aims to attract global entrepreneurs to launch their businesses in Chile, offering a large portfolio of up to 160 startups annually through distinct programs tailored to different stages.

Sebastián Díaz

CEO

Past deals in Smart Cities

ACOT Systems

Grant in 2025
ACOT Systems specializes in advanced wildfire detection technology. They develop systems that integrate intelligent remote sensing and geolocation technology to monitor and analyze fire behavior in real-time, particularly in remote areas. This enables forest departments and businesses to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and mitigate forest damage, thereby reducing operational costs and supporting conservation efforts.

Safeguard360

Grant in 2025
Safeguard360 is a technology company that specializes in creating a comprehensive security ecosystem. It leverages artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and predictive analytics to proactively identify and mitigate risks. The company's offerings include a platform for authorities, autonomous vehicle technology, and a mobile app, all designed to enhance security and emergency response capabilities for individuals, vehicles, and communities.

Flair - Air Analytics

Grant in 2022
Flair is a proptech and healthtech company that specializes in air quality monitoring and analytics. The company has developed a platform that provides real-time data and historical trends related to air quality, helping users understand the impact of air pollution on health and the environment. By fostering awareness and informed decision-making, Flair aims to improve overall well-being while promoting healthier indoor spaces. Their technology focuses on adapting environments to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints, thereby creating wellness-oriented workplaces. Through advanced analytics and user-friendly interfaces, Flair supports businesses, governments, and individuals in minimizing their exposure to air pollution and enhancing their quality of life.

Capta Hydro

Venture Round in 2020
Capta Hydro specializes in developing and commercializing integrated hardware and software IoT solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and precision of raw water distribution. The company offers innovative telemetry and automation equipment designed to monitor and manage surface water, supported by patented technologies. Capta Hydro focuses on bridging the gap between existing and required water data sources through an open water management software that integrates various data streams at multiple levels, including basin, distribution networks, and large source water users. By providing advanced monitoring capabilities for irrigation canals and improving water management infrastructure, Capta Hydro enables communities to achieve sustainable development in response to increasing water scarcity and demand.

Konzup ™

Seed Round in 2019
I’m Tatiana Rihan, founder of Konzup, a company offering AI-powered travel insights and a smart itinerary generation platform. We have two key tools: Konzup Rio, which leverages data intelligence to transform the tourism experience in Rio de Janeiro, and encantadordeturistas.com, an AI-driven platform that quickly creates online ads for TikTok Ads, Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and more. Our technology generates tailored copy, images, and videos based on your business brief. With over a year of training using local data, our "Carioca AI" provides strategic insights that help businesses attract more visitors and increase sales. Additionally, we offer intelligent itinerary generation, personalized to suit various interests such as cinematic tourism, dark tourism, literary experiences, and more. Our system only features the most up-to-date information: new attractions are guaranteed, and closed venues are filtered out. While we operate in Portuguese, we are well-positioned to support global companies targeting Rio de Janeiro as a prime destination. The Rio de Janeiro City Tourism Department endorses Konzup Rio. I’ve also participated in acceleration programs such as Start-Up Chile, Seed MG, and the Singapore Tourism Accelerator, always focused on creating lasting impact within the tourism sector.

Konzup ™

Seed Round in 2017
I’m Tatiana Rihan, founder of Konzup, a company offering AI-powered travel insights and a smart itinerary generation platform. We have two key tools: Konzup Rio, which leverages data intelligence to transform the tourism experience in Rio de Janeiro, and encantadordeturistas.com, an AI-driven platform that quickly creates online ads for TikTok Ads, Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and more. Our technology generates tailored copy, images, and videos based on your business brief. With over a year of training using local data, our "Carioca AI" provides strategic insights that help businesses attract more visitors and increase sales. Additionally, we offer intelligent itinerary generation, personalized to suit various interests such as cinematic tourism, dark tourism, literary experiences, and more. Our system only features the most up-to-date information: new attractions are guaranteed, and closed venues are filtered out. While we operate in Portuguese, we are well-positioned to support global companies targeting Rio de Janeiro as a prime destination. The Rio de Janeiro City Tourism Department endorses Konzup Rio. I’ve also participated in acceleration programs such as Start-Up Chile, Seed MG, and the Singapore Tourism Accelerator, always focused on creating lasting impact within the tourism sector.

WE Solutions

Seed Round in 2014
WE Solutions, originally focused on installing vertical axis wind turbines for urban green power generation, has shifted its emphasis towards agricultural innovation. The company develops automated water management systems specifically designed for fruit growers. By integrating vertical turbines with solar energy, WE Solutions enables micro-generation of renewable energy in urban settings. Their technology continuously measures key environmental factors such as evaporation, wind speed, radiation, humidity, and temperature, allowing farmers to maintain optimal soil moisture levels automatically. This approach not only supports sustainable farming practices but also addresses the challenges of water management in agriculture.

CloudMeter

Seed Round in 2014
CloudMeter enables cloud-based analytics and control systems for electrical networks. Potential applications include: energy use optimization (through detailed usage insights for individual zones/loads); sub-metering (for multi-tenancy facilities); and ‘virtual’ smart-grids (enabling net-metering for renewable energy generation and distributed energy storage). Our first-generation hardware, built in partnership with BaseApp Systems (India) and CISCO Systems (Chile/Brazil) has already obtained strong market validation from pilot-projects in the UK and housing residential communities in Chile.

SafeStore

Seed Round in 2014
Simplified urban storage for Latam

Comuni-Chiamo

Seed Round in 2013
Comuni-Chammo streamlines municipal services by offering a user-friendly platform for citizens to report city issues. It collects communications via traditional channels and digital platforms, helping local governments manage citizen reports efficiently.

Nafasi Systems

Seed Round in 2013
Nafasi Systems is dedicated to addressing the issue of rural electrification in developing nations, where over 1.4 billion individuals currently lack access to electricity. The company designs and implements innovative off-grid energy generation systems that harness the combined potential of mobile technology and solar power. By focusing on these sustainable solutions, Nafasi Systems aims to enhance energy accessibility and improve the quality of life for underserved communities.

SmartVineyard

Seed Round in 2012
QuantisLabs is a spin-off company at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. The Smartvineyard™ project is its flagship project providing professional solutions for viticulture. With the application of a wireless sensor network measurement architecture for vineyards, the system provides decision support for precision vineyard monitoring. QuantisLabs has strong history in wireless sensor networks, embedded control systems and stand-alone solar powered systems. During the execution of previous projects significant knowledge has been gathered in the field of hardware (QRNG – Quantum Random Number Generator) and software development (QuantumID – Quantum Authentication and Identification). These projects has strengthened QuantisLabs team to expand internationally with the SmartVineyard™ project that has been selected to the top 15 projects by the Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2010.

Efizity

Seed Round in 2011
Efizity is a service company based in Chile, specializing in energy efficiency and sustainability. It operates in a dynamic market, providing innovative solutions for the real estate, commercial, industrial, and energy sectors. The company focuses on helping homeowners understand their energy and water consumption through a personalized monthly energy report that benchmarks their usage against that of their neighbors. This approach aims to encourage significant changes in energy consumption behavior by offering tailored energy efficiency strategies. Additionally, Efizity's platform supports clients throughout the project lifecycle, from design to operation and maintenance, enhancing competitiveness in energy utilization. As of September 2020, Efizity functions as a subsidiary of Colbún S.A.

Hactus

Seed Round in 2011
Hactus is a startup focused on assisting entrepreneurs by providing a comprehensive guide to relevant events, locations, and incubator programs tailored for the Bay Area. The platform aggregates this information into an easily navigable list and map format, aiming to help startups answer critical questions about where to go and what to do. Currently in its early stages, Hactus is designed specifically for the Bay Area startup ecosystem.
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