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Technology and industry

Market access and business structuring.

We connect technology and industrial companies with clients and investors in Chile.

  • Software and AI
  • Industrial supplies
  • Circular economy
  • Joint ventures
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About us

We know the industry. We open your market.

Cumbres Sur is a Chilean firm specialized in opening markets, structuring partnerships and raising capital for domestic and foreign technology and industrial companies.

We represent software, artificial intelligence, industrial supply and environmental technology solutions before mining, industry and the public sector, and support their setup in Chile.

We combine commercial, financial and legal capabilities and work with a network of engineers and sector specialists. This allows us to address the technical, regulatory, contractual and economic aspects of each transaction in parallel, and to support our clients throughout the process.

Downtown Santiago from above

The market and the regulation

Chile, a platform to scale across the region.

An open economy with trade agreements on every continent, institutional stability and industrial demand anchored in mining.

1st
Latin American AI Index 2025Regional leader for the third year running, among 19 countries.
88%
Of world GDP with preferential accessThrough 33 trade agreements with 65 economies.
US$104.5 bn
Mining investment pipeline 2025–2034The main source of demand for technology, equipment and industrial supplies.

Sources: ECLAC and CENIA, ILIA 2025; Subrei; Cochilco, Mining Investment Project Portfolio 2025–2034.

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What we handle

Technology and industrial solutions.

Software, SaaS and artificial intelligence, hardware-software integration, industrial equipment and supplies, and waste recovery technologies.

  • Commercial representation

    Agency and representation in Chile for foreign technology and industrial suppliers.

  • Software and AI

    Software, SaaS, analytics and artificial intelligence solutions for operations and management.

  • Industrial supplies

    Pipes, slurry pipelines, fittings, instrumentation and equipment for mining, energy and industry.

  • Circular economy

    Pyrolysis and recovery of plastic and rubber waste, with plants and service contracts.

  • Capital and M&A

    Capital raising and full or partial sale of technology and industrial companies.

Development stages

From technology to scale.

Each stage has its own risk and counterparty profile. We tailor the business structure to the maturity of the company.

  1. Technology

    Solution validated in its home market, with no commercial presence in Chile.

    Typical structureCommercial agency
    Referral

  2. Pilot

    Proof of concept or pilot with an anchor client in Chile.

    Typical structurePaid pilot
    Local partner

  3. Entry

    First contracts, Chilean subsidiary and vendor registration.

    Typical structureJoint venture
    Representation

  4. Scale-up

    Recurring contracts and expansion to new clients and regions.

    Typical structureCapital increase
    Financing

  5. Consolidation

    Company with stable revenue and market position.

    Typical structureOutright sale
    M&A · Merger

Business structures

Three ways to take a solution to market.

01 Agency and commercial representation

We open the Chilean market to technology and industrial suppliers, with exclusivity by client or territory and compensation through commission on sales.

  • Agency and commercial commission agreements
  • Vendor registration with large companies
  • Tenders, pilots and contract closing

02 Joint venture and local partner

We incorporate companies with foreign technology partners to operate projects in Chile, with contributions, governance and exit defined from the outset.

  • Joint venture and shareholders' agreements
  • Incorporation of subsidiaries and local companies
  • Service contracts with anchor clients

03 Capital, M&A and other structures

Legal and financial solutions designed around the company, its partners and the investor's profile.

  • Equity and debt raising
  • Full or partial sale of the company
  • Licensing, distribution and equity with vesting

Method

How we manage a mandate.

Before presenting a solution or a company, we verify its technical, commercial and legal backing, and its fit with real demand in the Chilean market.

  1. 01

    Solution qualification

    • Review of the company, its references and intellectual property
    • Analysis of fit with demand in Chile
    • Commercial model and entry strategy
  2. 02

    Preparation

    • Value proposition and sales material in Spanish
    • Use cases and verifiable references
    • Local structure, contracts and commercial terms
  3. 03

    Market placement

    • Selection of suitable clients, partners and investors
    • Confidentiality agreements
    • Presentations, demos and pilots
  4. 04

    Negotiation and closing

    • Commercial proposal or term sheet
    • Counterparty due diligence
    • Definitive agreements, launch and follow-up

For companies and suppliers

We take your solution to the Chilean market.

  • Access to clients and partners

    Mining, industry, energy, retail, logistics and the public sector, in Chile and the region.

  • Lower-risk entry

    Pilots, success-based commissions and local partners instead of costly structures.

  • A single point of contact

    We coordinate legal, technical and financial advisors throughout the process.

  • Aligned compensation

    Fees agreed in writing and tied to the success of the transaction.

For clients and investors

Your trusted counterpart in Chile.

  • Verified solutions

    Suppliers reviewed for technical capability, references and backing, with information presented clearly.

  • Regulatory knowledge

    Corporate procurement, public tenders, the REP Law (extended producer responsibility), environmental assessment and data protection.

  • Local setup

    For foreign companies: incorporation of companies, representation and an advisory team in Chile.

  • Ongoing support

    Follow-up on implementation, contracts and the relationship between the parties after closing.

Principles

Rigor at every stage of the transaction.

Technology and industrial transactions demand technical and legal rigor, discretion and long-term commitment. These are the criteria we work by.

  • Prior verification

    We review companies, references and records before committing our clients' time or that of third parties.

  • Confidentiality

    Information on each transaction is handled confidentially, under confidentiality agreements, and is not shared between counterparties.

  • Aligned incentives

    Our compensation is defined in writing and tied to the result the client actually obtains.

  • Legal and technical rigor

    Each structure is designed with legal backing and the support of technical specialists, so that it can be executed and will withstand the counterparty's review.

Contact

Looking to enter the Chilean market or invest in industry?

Send us a brief description of your company, solution or investment interest and we will arrange a meeting. All information is treated confidentially.

contacto@cumbres-sur.clSantiago, Chile

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