Startup tech occupiers in Santiago typically cluster in Nueva Las Condes, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($330000–490000/sqft), and pay around 22000 CLP/sqft ($27 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Nueva Las Condes.
• Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($330000–490000/sqft).
• Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 22000 CLP/sqft ($27 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Santiago: 80/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Nueva Las Condes.
• Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($330000–490000/sqft).
• Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 22000 CLP/sqft ($27 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Santiago: 80/100.

Where they cluster

Startup tech occupiers in Santiago typically anchor in Nueva Las Condes. Multinational HQs, tech, telecom, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Santiago runs 22000 CLP/sqft ($27 USD) on a 5-year lease with 4 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical startup tech fit-out targets mid specification at $330000–490000/sqft. Functional Cat-B with branded reception and standard meeting-room mix is standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 130 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount startups office in Santiago typically targets 13,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Series B–D scale-ups prioritize flexibility and signature loft stock to attract engineering talent away from incumbents. Deep mining, banking, and retail talent. Strong feed from Pontificia Universidad Católica, Universidad de Chile, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Spanish-English bilingual professional base.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 27%. Net leases. 5-year terms with renewal options. Free rent of 3-6 months and TI of CLP 280,000-500,000/sqm typical. UF (Unidad de Fomento) inflation indexation common.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do startup tech occupiers lease office space in Santiago?

Most cluster in Nueva Las Condes. Rent runs ~22000 CLP/sqft ($27 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do startup tech occupiers run in Santiago?

Typically mid at $330000–490000/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Santiago?

Plan ~130 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 13,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the startup tech vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541511, 541512, 518210.

What is the talent index in Santiago?

80/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

• Startup tech — global overview
• Santiago — full city profile
• Financial services in Santiago
• Asset management in Santiago
• Investment banking in Santiago
• Legal services in Santiago

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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