Colombia ranks #36 globally in the 2025 StartupBlink Index, climbing two spots with 1,860 active startups and 22.3% ecosystem growth. Bogota holds #3 in Latin America at #62 globally. Medellin surged 41% to reach #145 worldwide. Colombian startups raised $354 million across 70 deals in 2024, anchored by three unicorns: Rappi, Habi, and LifeMiles. The […]
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Global startup funding reached $425 billion in 2025, a 30% increase from 2024. AI-related ventures captured half of all investment at $211 billion. Latin America rebounded to $4.1 billion in funding, with Colombia growing 24% to rank 2nd in South America. Startups like Welli, Guama, and Nubank show the region’s rising potential for founders building
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In Latin America, the battle for LGBTIQ+ inclusion still has a long way to go, with conservative or traditional religious outlooks still prevalent, and lesbian, gay, and transgender people often facing considerable descrimination, especially outside of major cities. That sees many struggle to find stable employment, while those who defend the rights of the LGBTIQ+
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If you´re planning on starting a business in Colombia or you´re expanding your operations into the country from abroad, knowing how to bridge the culture gap can seem to be somewhat of a minefield. Successfully gaining clients, building a network, and establishing a positive reputation locally are critical first steps when entering a new market,
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Startup funding rounds follow a structured progression from seed to Series D. The journey now takes nearly 10 years. Only 9% of seed-funded startups reach Series A within three years. The median seed valuation reached $16 million in 2025, while Series A hit $49.3 million pre-money. AI companies dominate the market, capturing 65% of US
Socially conscious startups in Latin America raised over USD 4.5 billion in venture capital in 2024. Impact-driven founders across the continent now solve problems in recycling, water, energy, and financial access. Eight startups from Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru now lead this movement. Betterfly reached unicorn status at USD 1 billion. Eureciclo compensated 458,000
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Colombia is home to a burgeoning innovation sector, with capital city Bogota hosting a growing pool of startups, while second-largest city Medellin has been labeled one of Latin America’s new “Silicon Valleys” due to its large and evolving tech sector. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought major disruption to the Colombian economy, startups have continued to
Latin America’s 2 million+ tech professionals offer US companies 60-65% cost savings with real-time collaboration across aligned time zones. In 2025, $7.74 billion in venture capital flowed into Latin American tech startups. Mexico City hosts 300,000+ tech experts. Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are spending billions on regional data centers. The IT outsourcing market is projected
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Women lead 65.6% of new e-commerce stores in Latin America, with Ecuador’s female startup rate at 32% in 2024. Latin America ranks as the most entrepreneurial region globally. Women found startups at record rates across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador. Women-led startups secured $8.5 billion in venture capital since 2019, yet receive only 15% of
Without a doubt, 2020 has been a difficult year for all. Businesses and entire economies were halted, tested, and altered due to the unprecedented conditions and effects of the coronavirus. In November, the U.S. Congressional Research Service published its findings on the global economic effects of COVID-19. Within the report, researchers estimate the global economic
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