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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Home to many startups and entrepreneurs, Colombia is now adding “Hot Spot for Venture Capital” to its long list of promising economic qualities. With a growing economy and intricate globalized trade system, some may find it difficult to distinguish this new title from the many others that Colombia already has. With a complete economic overview,
Colombia hosts over 2,126 active startups in 2025, making it the third-largest startup ecosystem in Latin America with $513 million raised in venture capital during 2024. Colombian startups raised $513 million across 104 deals in 2024. Bogota captures 89% of capital while Medellin grew 41% in startup activity. Key sectors include fintech, proptech, medical tourism,
In recent years, Colombia has transformed itself into a startup hub for Latin American, and international, entrepreneurs. With a complicated political and economic history, many kept their ideas and investments far from the region. However, with progressive changes, Colombia changed its reputation, and its future, for the better. Now, it is home to thousands of
Latin America’s e-commerce market now exceeds $200 billion. Regional GDP grows 2.3% in 2026, and 38 unicorns drive innovation across fintech, logistics, and PropTech. Top B2B opportunities center on the mining supercycle, fintech recovery, and the Mercosur-EU Free Trade Agreement. Chile’s copper production hits historic highs. Brazil’s Pix dominates payments. Colombia emerges as a social
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