What Endeavor Chile does

Endeavor Chile is the Chilean national office of Endeavor Global, a non-profit organization founded in 1997 that selects and supports high-impact entrepreneurs. It operates four regional offices (Santiago as headquarters, plus Atacama, Biobío, and Patagonia) staffed by approximately 57 employees, each focused on a distinct industrial vertical: Mining Tech in the north, center-south industries in Biobío, and biotechnology, aquaculture, and agroindustry in Patagonia. The organization's core product surface consists of the Scale Up by Endeavor program (an 8-month strategic accompaniment program providing mentorship, peer networking, and personal development), the Endeavor Catalyst co-investment fund (which invests exclusively in Endeavor-selected companies), original research and studies, and the Endeavor Open digital platform that connects the broader community.

Its business model is non-revenue-extractive: entrepreneurs are selected from a candidate pool of more than 100,000 companies and receive services free of charge, with the expectation of contributing back to the network. Operating revenue (undisclosed) is understood to derive from corporate partnerships (including BCI, JP Morgan, EY, Oracle, LATAM Airlines, and LarraínVial), returns generated by the Endeavor Catalyst co-investment fund, and likely donor or grant support. The selection process is highly competitive and functions as the primary gating mechanism for entry into the global Endeavor network of 2,900+ entrepreneurs across 40+ countries.

Endeavor Chile serves a portfolio that includes notable Chilean scale-ups such as Buk (HR SaaS), NotCo (foodtech), Cornershop (delivery), Betterfly (insurtech), Houm (proptech), PhageLab (biotech), Healthatom (healthcare), Zapping (online TV), A.D. Cleantech (cleantech), and Zippedi (retail AI robotics). The organization is led by Director Ejecutivo Patricio Rojas (appointed 2024) under a board chaired by Jorge Nazer, and operates as a local affiliate of Endeavor Global, Inc., headquartered in New York.

Name

Endeavor Chile

Legal name

Endeavor Global, Inc.

Website

https://endeavor.cl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Endeavor Chile is the Chilean national office of Endeavor Global, a non-profit that selects and supports high-impact entrepreneurs through mentorship, global network access, the 8-month Scale Up program, and the Endeavor Catalyst co-investment fund, operating from Santiago with regional offices in Atacama, Biobío, and Patagonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Venture Creation Centers (EDAHAHAH), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship support services
• Scale-up acceleration programs
• Entrepreneur community network
• Venture co-investment fund
• Mentorship and selection

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Endeavor Catalyst Fund: Endeavor Catalyst is a rules-based co-investment fund that invests exclusively in Endeavor entrepreneurs. Returns from the fund support Endeavor's long-term operations and expansion into new markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Endeavor Chile selects, supports, and invests in high-impact entrepreneurs through its Scale Up strategic accompaniment program, global entrepreneur community network, and the Endeavor Catalyst co-investment fund. The organization connects founders with mentors, investors, strategic partners, and international networks across 40+ countries to accelerate the growth of scalable companies in Chile.

Product overview

Endeavor Chile's offering consists primarily of its Scale Up by Endeavor program—an 8-month strategic acceleration service providing mentorship, peer network access, personal growth coaching, and a pay-it-forward platform—alongside the Endeavor Catalyst co-investment fund that backs Endeavor entrepreneurs. Supporting services include original research and the Endeavor Open digital platform. The organization connects high-impact entrepreneurs to global networks, strategic partners, markets, capital, talent, and brand & growth resources. The portfolio companies span diverse sectors including fintech, SaaS, healthcare, biotech, cleantech, proptech, foodtech, and more.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scale Up by Endeavor: A strategic 8-month program providing mentorship, peer networking, personal growth support, and pay-it-forward platform for high-potential companies.
• Endeavor Catalyst

Products and services

• Scale Up by Endeavor Chile Strategic 8-month accompaniment program for high-potential scalable companies, providing personalized mentorship, access to global networks, peer learning communities, personal development opportunities, and a pay-it-forward platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
• Endeavor Catalyst Co-Investment Fund Rules-based co-investment fund that invests exclusively in companies led by Endeavor Entrepreneurs, supporting the organization's sustainable operations while generating returns for investors.
• Research & Studies Original research, studies, and data-driven insights on entrepreneurship and innovation in Chile, including the Scaleups 2024 study and other industry reports that support ecosystem decision-making.
• Entrepreneur Community Network Global community of high-impact entrepreneurs selected by Endeavor, providing peer-to-peer connections, mentorship opportunities, and collective knowledge sharing across markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Endeavor Entrepreneurs have generated $88.5B in revenues and created 4M+ jobs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Banco BCIminorOthersOne of Chile's main financial institutions, founded in 1937. Recognized for digital innovation and strong focus on customer experience through its Mach app. Also has international presence through City National Bank of Florida in the USA.
• DLA PiperminorOthersGlobal law firm helping clients achieve objectives wherever they do business. Their pursuit of innovation has transformed how they deliver legal services.
• EYminorOthersGlobal leader in audit, tax, transaction advisory, and consulting services. Quality analysis and services help build trust in capital markets and economies worldwide.
• PPUminorOthersLaw firm with presence in Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Regional experience allows them to offer effective and strategic legal solutions.
• Matrix ConsultingminorOthersInternational strategic business consultancy supporting leading companies to generate transformations and face major challenges.
• Caja Los AndesminorOthersHealth insurance fund constantly seeking to improve contributions to welfare and quality of life of affiliates and member companies through innovation and consolidation of operations.
• Moov Media GroupminorOthersDigital marketing company group capable of implementing omnichannel marketing solutions, integrating technology, data analytics, digital media, and advertising.
• Latam AirlinesminorOthersSouth America's main airline group with passenger and cargo transport. Operates in 160+ destinations, leading in Chile, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador.
• A/C/R LegalminorOthersChilean law firm expert in transactional and corporate advisory. Services include M&A, Venture Capital, energy, infrastructure, and conflict resolution.
• Cámara chileno-peruanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit trade association since 1980 dedicated to promoting economic and cultural integration between Chile and Peru.
• ProChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for promoting Chilean goods and services worldwide. Also supports investment opportunities in Chile and promotes tourism.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acumen: Global non-profit impact investor supporting entrepreneurs addressing poverty. Operates a similar model combining patient capital, talent network, and ecosystem-building across emerging markets including Latin America.
• Start-Up Chile: Chilean government-backed equity-free accelerator program that attracts early-stage founders. Operates in the same geography and targets a similar founder pool, though with a broader (less selective) intake approach.
• Endeavor Global: Parent organization operating the same high-impact entrepreneur selection and support model worldwide. Endeavor Chile is a local office of Endeavor Global, sharing identical program methodology, brand, and Catalyst fund.
• NESsT: Non-profit that supports social enterprises in emerging markets with financing and capacity building. Comparable in mission (supporting high-impact founders in emerging markets) and structure (non-profit, multi-country operations).

Regional players

• Socialab: Latin American social innovation platform running accelerators and innovation challenges. Comparable mission (supporting impact entrepreneurs) but primarily operating across Spanish-speaking LatAm with a focus on social innovation rather than high-growth commercial startups.
• New Ventures: Mexico and Latin America-based accelerator supporting sustainable businesses. Comparable mission of supporting high-impact entrepreneurs in Latin America with a focus on cleantech and sustainability.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: World's largest startup accelerator running biannual cohorts with standardized mentorship and demo-day model. Represents the gold-standard accelerator operating model that Endeavor Chile's Scale Up program is positioned against in the global ecosystem.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network running 3-month mentorship-driven programs in multiple verticals. Comparable in mentorship intensity and network effects, though focused on commercial (not impact) founders globally.
• Ashoka: Global non-profit network supporting social entrepreneurs through fellowship selection, peer networks, and ecosystem support. Operates a similar selection-and-network model, though focused on social impact rather than commercial high-impact entrepreneurship.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's corporate venture and accelerator arm operating across Latin America. Offers capital, mentorship, and corporate partnership access similar to Endeavor but tied to a single corporate parent's strategic priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@endeavorCL/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endeavorchile
• Instagraminstagram.com/endeavorcl

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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