Foreign-owned startups in Colombia benefit from the 36th strongest global startup ecosystem with 2,126 active ventures growing at 24% annually, supported by competitive talent costs and nearshoring advantages. Colombia ranks 2nd in South America for startup ecosystems, with Bogotá hosting over 1,074 companies and Medellín growing at 41.6% annually. Foreign entrepreneurs access tech talent at […]
Mexico’s startups raised $1.8 billion in 2025, ranking second in Latin America with 1,460 active companies and 10 unicorns. Mexico City hosts over 800 startups, while Monterrey and Guadalajara serve as nearshoring and tech talent hubs. Unicorns include Kavak at $8.7 billion, Bitso, Clip, Konfio, and Credijusto. The Startup VC operates across Latin America, building
Latin American startups attracted $4.5 billion in venture capital in 2024. This marks a 26% year-over-year increase as the region matures into a global innovation hub. The region now hosts 38 private unicorns and over 4,000 venture-backable startups. São Paulo ranks #23 globally, with Mexico City at #43 and Bogotá at #62. FinTech dominates, capturing
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Venture builders achieve 30% higher startup success rates than traditional models by combining capital with hands-on operational support from day one. The Startup VC operates as Craig Dempsey’s family office and company builder in Bogota, Colombia. The firm’s flagship exit, Biz Latin Hub, was acquired by Vistra in December 2025 after growing to 18 countries.
Latin America is home to a handful of up-and-coming, promising economies. With experienced, successful countries like Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico setting the example for the region, the growing economies and countries have a great deal at which to look ahead. Each country in Latin America, while similar in some regards, has its own unique
Founding a startup requires market validation, a solid business plan, and regulatory compliance. Latin America’s startups raised $4.5B in VC funding in 2024. Craig Dempsey, founder of The Startup VC, has launched B2B ventures across 17 Latin American countries. His 7 startup tips cover idea validation, business planning, legal compliance, competitor research, and funding options
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In recent months, economies and businesses all around the world experienced drastic changes in operations, investments, sales, and even internal matters. The catalyst for all this sudden change? The spread of a highly transmittable virus called COVID-19. Something not even visible to the naked eye altered the way the entire global economy works nowadays. Fortunately,
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Whether it’s a first job or pursuing a new line of work, starting a career can be overwhelming. With so many industries, positions, and companies to navigate, ensuring you found the right fit can be difficult. However, if you have the right attributes and an entrepreneurial spirit, there might be one track for you that
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Colombia’s startup scene is booming. Ingenuity and innovation are the country’s top priority in the business realm. With this as the expectation, entrepreneurs and inventors are forming new ideas, companies, and technologies now more than ever. Supporting the entrepreneurial spirit are public accelerators, incubators, investors, and even venture / company builders. Company builders use internal
Chile ranks as Latin America’s most competitive economy for startups. The country holds one of the highest GDPs in the region and two unicorns valued at over $1 billion each. Start-Up Chile has supported over 3,000 startups from 80+ countries since 2010. CORFO provides equity-free funding up to $100,000 and R&D tax credits of 35%.