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 […]
Latin America continues to be an attractive environment for entrepreneurs and startups. Increasing political stability, rich natural resources, advantageous geographical location and beneficial trade agreements all contribute to the region’s favorable image for startups. However, one country in particular has been leading the charge for innovation, invention, and entrepreneurship for quite some time now. Chile
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
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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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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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 during 2024. Colombian startups raised $513 million across 104 deals in 2024. Bogota captures 89% of capital while Medellin grew 41% in startup activity. Key sectors include fintech, proptech, medical tourism,
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
The StartupVC is just one of many hats that CEO Craig Dempsey wears as a successful entrepreneur in Latin America. Driven by the thrill of manifesting ideas into a fruitful and prosperous reality, Craig employs the freedom granted by entrepreneurship to design and construct startup businesses. In his mind, failure is not an option. He
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