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Insights on entrepreneurship, Latin American markets, and lessons from building companies in the region. From the team at The StartupVC.

Understanding Startup Funding Rounds

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 ...

What does 2026 hold in store for startup companies?

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 ...

Where Venture Capital Is Going in Latin America?

Latin America attracted $4.5 billion in venture capital in 2024, with Mexico now rivaling Brazil as the region's top investment destination. The region recorded ...

Is Colombia a Good Investment for Venture Capital in 2026?

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 ...

Why Now Is the Best Time to Launch New Startups in Latin America?

Latin America attracted $4.5B in VC funding and $188.9B in FDI during 2024, making it the fastest-recovering startup ecosystem globally. The region hosts 38 ...

Why Latin American Startups Are Having to Change and Evolve?

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 ...

Overview of Entrepreneurship in Colombia

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 ...

The Venture Studio Model: Definition, How Company Builders Differ from Venture Capital, and Examples

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 ...

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