Forming a tech company in Colombia costs under $2,000 USD, compared to $1,000 to $5,000 in Mexico and Brazil. Colombia incorporates in 5 to 10 days for under $2,000 USD. Mexico registers digitally in 1 to 3 days at 30% corporate tax. Brazil takes 60 to 90 days with developer salaries reaching $104,000 USD. The […]
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Startup exit regulations vary by country, with capital gains tax ranging from 0% in Singapore to 40% in Chile. M&A accounts for 98% of VC-backed exits globally as of H1 2025. Capital gains tax rates range from 0% in Singapore to 40% in Chile. Cross-border deals require CFIUS, EU FDI screening, and up to 24
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Structuring a cap table for cross-border investors requires choosing between Delaware and Cayman: 47.7% of LatAm unicorns choose Cayman. A cross-border cap table must track equity across multiple legal entities. It must also comply with FATCA, OFAC, and country-specific requirements. Delaware C-Corps work for US-focused raises. Cayman Islands structures protect LatAm founders at exit. The
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LatAm seed funding fell to a five-year low of $408M in 2024, with pre-seed deals down 77% from the 2022 peak. Latin America’s seed funding collapsed from a $19.5B VC peak in 2021 to $408M in 2024. Pre-seed deal count fell 77% from its 2022 peak. Local fund managers now support over 80% of early-stage
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Startup accelerators give founders seed funding, mentorship, and investor networks, with Y Combinator alumni reporting a 93% survival rate. A startup accelerator is a 3- to 6-month cohort program that provides seed funding, mentorship, and investor access in exchange for 3–10% equity. Top programs like Y Combinator and Start-Up Chile have launched companies across North
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Venture studios deliver 30% higher success rates than traditional VC-backed startups, with portfolio companies reaching Series A in 25 months versus 56 months for conventional founders. Studio-built startups achieve an 84% seed funding rate and 53% IRR compared to 42% and 21.3% for traditional VC. Leading studios like Idealab, High Alpha, and Atomic have launched
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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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