Program Profile
Platanus Ventures
Santiago, Chile3 months
Quick facts
- 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.
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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.