Corporación de Fomento de la Producción
Overview
Corporación de Fomento de la Producción (Corfo) is a Chilean government agency founded in 1939 to promote economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. While its primary role is economic development, it is a key player in the country's investment ecosystem. Corfo acts as a Limited Partner (LP) by providing credit lines and resources to private venture capital funds. Between 1998 and 2024, it financed 72 VC funds with over US$1 billion. It also functions as an investor by directly providing equity-free seed capital and grants to startups through its internationally recognized accelerator, Start-Up Chile, which was founded in 2010. The agency's mission is to improve the country's competitiveness and productive diversification by fostering investment and entrepreneurship.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
corfo.clInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happymat | Apr 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Food for the Future | Dec 2015 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Aquit | Mar 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Corporación de Fomento de la Producción based?
Corporación de Fomento de la Producción is headquartered in Chile.
When was Corporación de Fomento de la Producción founded?
Founding year information for Corporación de Fomento de la Producción is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Corporación de Fomento de la Producción have?
Corporación de Fomento de la Producción has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Corporación de Fomento de la Producción's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Happymat, Food for the Future, Aquit.
What was Corporación de Fomento de la Producción's most recent investment shown here?
Corporación de Fomento de la Producción's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Happymat in 2025.
What sectors does Corporación de Fomento de la Producción focus on?
Corporación de Fomento de la Producción focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Corporación de Fomento de la Producción focus on?
Corporación de Fomento de la Producción typically invests at the Early stage.