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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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
Becoming an entrepreneur in Colombia, and Latin America in general, is growing in popularity and attractiveness. With a GDP of $331 billion, Colombia’s economy is the fourth largest in Latin America. This large economy, plus handfuls of free trade agreements, trade blocs, and government-funded “startup supporters,” make Colombia a very attractive market for entrepreneurs. Not
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Latin America’s startup ecosystem attracted $4.5 billion in venture capital across 751 deals in 2024. Fintech captured 61% of total investment. Mexico City now hosts over 300,000 tech professionals, making it Latin America’s largest talent hub. Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Bogota, and Santiago round out the top five startup cities. Repeat founders receive 42% of
Venture builders achieve 30% higher startup success rates than traditional ventures by combining operational expertise, capital, and shared resources to build companies from the ground up. Over 1,100 active venture studios operate globally, launching 3-6 startups per year with seed funding success rates of 84% compared to 15-20% for traditional startups. Studios like Atomic, Hexa,
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