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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Colombia is home to a burgeoning innovation sector, with capital city Bogota hosting a growing pool of startups, while second-largest city Medellin has been labeled one of Latin America’s new “Silicon Valleys” due to its large and evolving tech sector. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought major disruption to the Colombian economy, startups have continued to
Latin America is quickly becoming a popular home for startups under a hand full of different industries, niches, and sectors. Probably the most prominent sector we are seeing startups take on is technology. No matter the specific niche these startups are entering, a key component to the measure of their success is the level of
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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Colombia hosts 2,126 active tech startups in 2026, ranking third in Latin America. Its 24% growth rate triples the regional average. Colombian startups raised $354 million in 2024 across 70 deals. Rappi reached a $5.25 billion valuation and is preparing for a New York IPO. Habi became the second unicorn with a $200 million Series
The Latin American region is ripe with commercial opportunities these days. As national governments focus their efforts on economic growth and attracting foreign direct investment, business opportunities, international partnerships, and industry innovation and invention flourish. Naturally, with more opportunity and ingenuity coursing through the veins of Latin America’s economic body, more and more startups arise.
Foreign-owned startups in Colombia benefit from the 36th strongest global startup ecosystem with 2,126 active ventures growing at 24% annually, supported by competitive talent costs and nearshoring advantages. Colombia ranks 2nd in South America for startup ecosystems, with Bogotá hosting over 1,074 companies and Medellín growing at 41.6% annually. Foreign entrepreneurs access tech talent at
Mexico’s startups raised $1.8 billion in 2025, ranking second in Latin America with 1,460 active companies and 10 unicorns. Mexico City hosts over 800 startups, while Monterrey and Guadalajara serve as nearshoring and tech talent hubs. Unicorns include Kavak at $8.7 billion, Bitso, Clip, Konfio, and Credijusto. The Startup VC operates across Latin America, building
Latin America is home to a handful of up-and-coming, promising economies. With experienced, successful countries like Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico setting the example for the region, the growing economies and countries have a great deal at which to look ahead. Each country in Latin America, while similar in some regards, has its own unique