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%.
Nowadays, nearly all companies conduct business on a multinational, globalized scale. Latin America, specifically Colombia, is ripe with untapped opportunity and growing markets for expanding businesses. Now more than ever, foreign companies, entrepreneurs, and investors are moving to and/or starting businesses in Colombia. Expanding operations is no easy task though. Even with welcoming markets and
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In the world of startups and entrepreneurship, there are many different supporting parties one can turn to. At the beginning of this process, the different options for funding, advice, guidance, and ownership can be overwhelming. Falling under all of the aforementioned, jargoned obstacles is finding a partnering institution to help aid development. Whether pursuing the
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Colombia attracted $350-500M in venture capital during 2024-2025. The country ranks third in Latin America, with fintech capturing over 60% of all funding. Top funds like Goldman Sachs and Kaszek back Colombian startups including Addi, Simetrik, and Rappi. Medellín ranks as Colombia’s fastest-growing startup ecosystem. Bogotá hosts 60% of all VC-backed companies in the country.
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Peru is a country well known for its rich, extensive history and culture. Thousands of individuals travel to the country every year to explore ancient sites, beautiful nature, and colorful culture. However, there is much more to Peru than what is typically associated with. Peru is home to a flourishing economy and an ever-growing startup
Australian companies doing business in Colombia span mining, fintech, renewable energy, and professional services across a 50-year diplomatic partnership. Colombia’s exports to Australia reached US$94.08 million in 2024-2025, while Australian monthly exports doubled to AUD 6 million. BHP, South32, Orica, Airwallex, Canva, and Worley all maintain active operations or strategic interests in Colombia’s growing economy.
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Startup and entrepreneurial trends are growing all around the world. Greater economic stability and quotidian innovation inspire cunning businesspeople into forming their own business. Some countries and regions are better suited for this growth in entrepreneurial spirit and have already seen great success. Nowadays, Colombia is one of the many countries seeing high levels of
Pursuing a career in entrepreneurship is a very exciting and rewarding path. It takes hard work, dedication, commitment, and perseverance to form and run a successful startup. When pursuing a startup in a foreign country, these traits must be twice the intensity. The StartupVC founder and CEO, Craig Dempsey, self-identified these traits when he was
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Colombia is one of the best places in Latin America to form a startup and do business. As the region’s fourth largest economy, Colombia has ample opportunity and support for entrepreneurs and established companies. Increasing annual GDP figures, multiple free trade and trade bloc agreements, and increasing levels of foreign direct investment in the country
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