Chile's angel scene is young but growing. Public money and VC funds built the base. Now exited founders write angel cheques. Here are 13 angels backing Santiago startups in 2026.
Chile funds its startups early and often, and much of that capital still comes from public money. That base has given the local ecosystem a steadiness that many neighbouring markets lack.
Angel networks sit on top of this public layer, and CORFO co-finances many of them. The structure lets private cheques stretch further than they would on their own.
Exited founders now invest too, and the angel layer is steadily maturing. You will pitch both networks and individual angels, and Ellty keeps all your data in one shareable link.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChileGlobal Angels | Angel network | ~US$25K-$250K (est) | Sector-agnostic, deep tech | chileglobalangels.cl |
| Atacama Angels | Angel network (north Chile) | Small angel tickets | Regional, social impact | atacamaangels.com |
| Dadneo | Angel network | Not disclosed | Digital, edtech, food | Dadneo on LinkedIn |
| Broota | Equity crowdfunding | From ~US$600 | Innovation, impact | broota.com |
| Mario Solari | Super-angel | Angel tickets | Fintech, AI, B2B SaaS | Mario Solari on LinkedIn |
| Cristian Tala | Founder-angel | Angel tickets | Fintech, B2B, marketplaces | Cristian Tala on LinkedIn |
| Matias Muchnik | Founder-angel (NotCo) | Angel tickets | Foodtech, consumer, SaaS | notco.com |
| Sebastian Kreis | Founder-angel (Xepelin) | Angel tickets | Fintech, SaaS | xepelin.com |
| Pedro Pineda | Founder-angel (Fintual) | Angel tickets | Fintech, SaaS | fintual.cl |
| Alvaro Chavez | Individual angel | Angel tickets | AI, fintech, SaaS | codegpt.co |
| Eduardo della Maggiora | Founder-angel (Betterfly) | Angel tickets | Insurtech, fintech | betterfly.com |
| CORFO Invierte | Govt co-finance program | Up to CLP$50M, 70% cost | Angel networks, platforms | corfo.cl |
| Start-Up Chile | Govt accelerator (grants) | ~US$15K-$80K, equity-free | Generalist tech | startupchile.org |
Pitch every angel from one link
Angels move fast and back the team. Ellty shows who opened your deck so you follow up first.
Start free 14-day trialWhat an angel investor backs
Angels bet on you and the team before almost anyone else will, and early traction helps your case a great deal. They write small, fast cheques and tend to join the round before the VCs arrive.
A clear story wins the room, so show why now and why you are the right founder to build it. The sharper that narrative, the easier it is for an angel to say yes quickly.
Ellty gives each angel one link to your materials, and you can see exactly who opens your deck. That visibility tells you where the real interest sits before you spend time chasing it.
No one understands you better than an angel investor who has been an entrepreneur.
13 Santiago angel investors
1. ChileGlobal Angels
Chile's oldest, most active angel network.
Recent Activity: 38 investors, backed 31 companies
LinkedIn: ChileGlobal Angels LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Sector-agnostic, deep tech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: ~US$25K-$250K (est)
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: chileglobalangels.cl
2. Atacama Angels
Northern Chile's first angel network.
Recent Activity: Put US$30K into BondUP in 2025
Sector Focus: Regional, social impact
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Small angel tickets
Location: Antofagasta, Chile
Website: atacamaangels.com
3. Dadneo
Dadneo runs a Santiago angel network.
Recent Activity: Co-created the Austral Angels network
Sector Focus: Digital, edtech, food
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Not disclosed
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: Dadneo on LinkedIn
4. Broota
Broota is Chile's equity crowdfunding site.
Recent Activity: 1,100+ investors, 25+ startups funded
Sector Focus: Innovation, impact
Stage Focus: Early stage
Check Size: From ~US$600
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: broota.com
5. Mario Solari
Solari is Chile's busiest super-angel.
Recent Activity: Angel in Global66, Toku, Betterfly
LinkedIn: Mario Solari LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, AI, B2B SaaS
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Chile
Website: Mario Solari on LinkedIn
6. Cristian Tala
Tala sold Pago Facil, now an angel.
Recent Activity: Sold Pago Facil; 30+ angel deals
LinkedIn: Cristian Tala LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, B2B, marketplaces
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: Cristian Tala on LinkedIn
Give each angel one trackable link
Ellty logs when an angel opens your deck. Chase the keen ones first, not days too late.
Start free 14-day trial7. Matias Muchnik
NotCo's founder backs early startups.
Recent Activity: Angel in Toku's seed round
Sector Focus: Foodtech, consumer, SaaS
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: notco.com
8. Sebastian Kreis
Xepelin's co-founder writes angel cheques.
Recent Activity: Angel in Cometa and Xpendit in 2024
Sector Focus: Fintech, SaaS
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: xepelin.com
9. Pedro Pineda
Fintual's CEO backs fintech founders.
Recent Activity: Angel in Shinkansen's seed round
Sector Focus: Fintech, SaaS
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: fintual.cl
10. Alvaro Chavez
Chavez builds and backs AI startups.
Recent Activity: Angel in Toku, Sento, OrionX
Sector Focus: AI, fintech, SaaS
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: codegpt.co
11. Eduardo della Maggiora
Betterfly's founder backs a few startups.
Recent Activity: Angel in Henry and Galgo (light)
Sector Focus: Insurtech, fintech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Angel tickets
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: betterfly.com
12. CORFO Invierte
CORFO co-finances Chile's angel networks.
Recent Activity: Backed 5 angel entities in 2024
Sector Focus: Angel networks, platforms
Stage Focus: Network-level
Check Size: Up to CLP$50M, 70% cost
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: corfo.cl
13. Start-Up Chile
Start-Up Chile gives equity-free grants.
Recent Activity: 1,800+ startups, equity-free grants
Sector Focus: Generalist tech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed to growth
Check Size: ~US$15K-$80K, equity-free
Location: Santiago, Chile
Website: startupchile.org
Why public money matters
CORFO co-finances angel networks and funds up to 70% of their cost, which lets private cheques go further. Start-Up Chile adds equity-free cash and draws founders from all over the world.
Treat these grants as early runway that buys you time before you give up any equity. Our cleantech investors guide covers the same logic for greener startups.
Ellty shows you who studies your deck once you start sharing it, and tracks every open in one place. That signal helps you tell genuine interest from polite silence.
How angel networks work
Networks pool many small cheques, and their members co-invest as a club. One good pitch can reach all of them, and a lead angel usually sets the terms for the round.
Keep your fundraising momentum up, because a stalled raise is hard to restart. Once an angel bites, move fast to hold their attention.
Share your documents through secure file sharing rather than loose attachments. Ellty logs every view, so you always know how far each angel has read.
Raising angel money in Santiago
Map the networks, angels, and grants that fit your stage, then line up warm intros to each. A handful of strong introductions beats a long list of cold ones.
Keep angels posted with regular updates, since trust builds over time. The founders who report steadily tend to close faster when the round opens.
Lock your files with a password so you control who sees the data. Ellty stores every document in one data room, built for startups raising right now.
How to pitch an angel investor
Lead with you and the team.
- 1.Lead with you and the team.Angels back people long before they back numbers, so open with who you are and why this team can win. Show the early traction that proves you can already execute.
- 2.Tell a clear, sharp story.Walk them through why now and why you in a few tight sentences. A story an angel can repeat to a co-investor is worth more than a dense slide.
- 3.Name your raise and runway.State the amount you are raising and how many months it buys you. Keep the ask tight and concrete so there is no guesswork about the deal.
- 4.Send one Ellty link to your deck.Give each angel a single trackable link instead of an email attachment. You then see who digs in and can follow up with the keenest first.
How Ellty helps you land an angel investor in Santiago
You have your Santiago angel list ready. Set up a data room first.
- 1.Upload your deck and key metrics.Set access per angel.
- 2.Share one trackable link each.Every angel gets a unique link.
- 3.Watch opens and reply on time.Use analytics to time each nudge.
Santiago angel investor questions
- Networks and exited founders. Public money backs them.
- It is young but growing fast. VC and grants built the base.
- Often US$10K to US$250K. Networks pool more.
- A club of angels who co-invest. One pitch reaches many.
- Yes, CORFO and Start-Up Chile. Use them as runway.
- Before your first angel call. Track who opens your deck.
