Women lead 65.6% of new e-commerce stores in Latin America, with Ecuador’s female startup rate at 32% in 2024. Latin America ranks as the most entrepreneurial region globally. Women found startups at record rates across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador. Women-led startups secured $8.5 billion in venture capital since 2019, yet receive only 15% of […]
The international pandemic has left very few industries, countries, and economies unscathed. COVID-19 started to disrupt the world of business and every-day life back in December of 2019. Since its emergence, the virus has spread rapidly and violently throughout the world. As a result, entire industries and countries had to shut down or severely alter
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 751 VC deals in 2024, returning to pre-pandemic investment levels. Fintech leads with 61% of funding. Brazil secured $1.7 billion while Mexico surpassed it in Q2 2025 with $437 million in
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Latin America’s business environment offers access to 650 million consumers with regional GDP growth of 2.4% in 2025, while cultural practices like high-context communication and workplace hierarchy shape daily operations. The region raised $4.5 billion in venture capital across 751 deals in 2025. FinTech accounts for 61% of investment. Mexico attracted $34.3 billion in FDI
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Navigating the world of business can be rather challenging. Today, conducting business is incredibly complex. One must juggle technological changes and innovations, competing brands, different cultures and markets, and adjusting to different business models and strategic approaches. Tackling all of these hurdles and more is the growing community of entrepreneurs in Latin America. Being an
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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 unicorns including Nubank ($77B) and Rappi ($5.25B). Nearshoring in Mexico, fintech growth in Brazil, and 630,000+ developers create ideal conditions for founders launching startups today. The Startup VC operates as a
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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 innovation hub. The region now hosts 38 private unicorns and over 4,000 venture-backable startups. São Paulo ranks #23 globally, with Mexico City at #43 and Bogotá at #62. FinTech dominates, capturing
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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
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