History

From a single truck in Copiapó to a diversified investment group.

More than two decades of entrepreneurship, investment and continuous growth.

Grupo San Carlos folder on a desk
Purpose

To identify and develop profitable and sustainable investment opportunities in current and future businesses that contribute to the consolidation of Grupo San Carlos.

Vision

To be an economic group recognized for its ability to provide comprehensive solutions with high standards of service quality, safety, and environmental responsibility across all industries in which we invest.

Mission

To invest across different industries within the national market with the purpose of generating value for our clients and employees, standing out for our ongoing commitment to our people and their families, as well as our commitment to environmental protection in every economic activity we undertake.

Timeline

A journey told in decisions.

2026

A Step Further

Entry of HG Inversiones SpA into the market for the acquisition of shares and other financial assets in the stock market.

2026

AX Capital Offices

Opening of independent offices for AX Capital in Santiago in response to its accelerated growth and the need for greater operational autonomy from the group's headquarters.

2025

Short-Term Rental Market

Start and development of the group's presence in the short-term rental market through the acquisition of strategic real estate assets in downtown Santiago, specifically apartments, parking spaces and storage units in the Sueña Marín building, operated by Inversiones Hurtado SpA.

2024

AX Capital SpA

Creation of the group's financial services company, focused on providing financing to third parties and operating leasing solutions.

2022

Strategic Investment Plan

Implementation of a strategic investment plan to develop new transportation operations and strengthen real estate growth. This included the acquisition of more than 30 trucks and 21 tankers for sulfuric acid transportation through Transportes Hurcam SpA, as well as the purchase of income-generating real estate assets in Santiago, managed by the group's various investment subsidiaries.

2020

Operational Continuity

During the global health crisis (2020-2022), the Group maintained operational continuity across all business lines, prioritizing stability over major new investments.

2019

Move to Santiago

Strategic relocation of the corporate offices and headquarters to Santiago in order to strengthen GSC's presence in the capital, establishing its administrative area in a modern building in the municipality of Providencia.

2018

Sustainability Commitment

Commitment to sustainability through a conservation project for endemic flora and fauna on a property of more than 70 hectares of native forest in Chiloé.

2014

Commercial Real Estate

Strategic expansion into the commercial real estate sector through Inversiones Amancay SpA, focused on the acquisition and management of offices, parking spaces and warehouses.

2012

Logistics

Founded in 2012, Transportes Fagas SpA specializes in logistics and courier services, offering efficient and reliable transportation solutions tailored to meet the dynamic demands of our clients.

2011

Machinery Rental

Incorporated in 2011, Grúas Revar SpA specializes in lifting services and the rental of highly complex machinery, with a solid fleet of six to seven cranes designed to efficiently support our clients' industrial and heavy-cargo operations.

2010

Heavy Machinery

Entry into the heavy machinery and earthmoving market with the creation of Franmac SpA.

2009

Real Estate Assets

Inversiones Hurtado SpA takes control of Grupo San Carlos' real estate assets, focusing its business model on residential rentals.

2008

Light Vehicle Rental

Diversification into the rental of light vehicles for the mining industry through the creation of Fercat Rent a Car.

2006

Industrial District Land

Acquisition of a 23,500 m² plot of land in Copiapó's Industrial District, intended to consolidate Transportes Hurcam's logistics and operations center.

2004

Transportes Hurcam

Incorporation of Transportes Hurcam SpA following the acquisition of its first transportation unit, a 1997 Ford Louisville truck.

2002

First Real Estate Investments

Entry into the real estate sector through the acquisition of five properties in Copiapó, marking the founder's first steps in the industry.

2000

The Beginning

Start of operations in the small-scale mining sector in the city of Copiapó.

Copiapó→Transportation→Real Estate→Industrial Services→Financial Services→The Future
Values

The rules we do not break.

Integrity

Developing every business with transparency, honesty and full compliance with the values, procedures and protocols we have established.

Excellence

Working as a team with passion and commitment, so our collaborators deliver services that exceed our clients' expectations.

Responsibility

Businesses must be developed meeting all safety and protection standards for our collaborators, caring for the environment and respecting the communities where we carry out our commercial activities.

Innovation

Creating spaces within each organization so our collaborators can develop their creativity as part of a continuous improvement that generates excellence in their services.

Leadership

Encouraging and training our leaders so they can guide, motivate, empower and inspire their teams.