Soft Landing Services
Supporting Nordic technology companies entering the Chilean market
Aabakken supports international companies entering the Chilean market with a commercially driven, hands-on approach.
Our services are designed to help companies
• Validate market potential
• Connect with the right partners and customers
• Structure pilots and early commercial activity
• Scale their presence in Chile efficiently and with reduced risk.
Typical Soft Landing Process
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Initial discussion
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Market and partner assessment
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Pilot and early commercial activities
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Local establishment and scaling
What we support
We support companies throughout the market entry process, including:
- Market introduction and partner identification
- Cultural and business practices between Norway and Chile
- Translation and interpreting services
- Business establishment, accounting and legal coordination
- Local representation and operational support ("management for hire")
- Assistance with office, workshop or residential setup
Our goal is to help companies move from first contact to operational presence in Chile.
The Team
Skjalg Aabakken
Engineer with more than 20 years of experience from industrial innovation projects and international business development.
Languages: Norwegian, Spanish and English.
Strong experience working across Nordic and Latin American business cultures.
Pía Ibañez
Administrative and operational support background with extensive experience assisting international companies and management teams.
Languages: Norwegian, Spanish and English.
WHY AABAKKEN SLS?
- Norwegian–Chilean team with local presence in Chile
- Deep experience with Nordic–Chile market entry
- Strong focus on commercial outcomes, not just analysis
- Technical engineering expertise
- On-the-ground presence and local industry networks
- Proven approach for industrial B2B, aquaculture and technology sectors
