The startup scene in Colombia

Cali’s city government reported that the sixth Capital Summit took place in Santiago de Cali on August 17–18, 2025. It said the event had drawn more than 1,700 participants across six editions and that the 2025 Summit included 235 startup participants, 91% of which used B2B models. [1][2][3][4]

In August 2025, the City described Capital House as a permanent program supporting high-impact startups and reported COP 1.6 billion allocated for local startup seed capital. It also said that, following the first angel-investor training cohort, Pacific Ventures had COP 1.4 billion to invest in local and national startups. [5][6][7]

A June 4, 2024 city announcement presented NIDO as a partnership of the Valle del Cauca Government, Cali Mayor’s Office and Cali Chamber of Commerce, with a region-wide aim to develop technology entrepreneurship and investment. The announcement described plans for founder training, mentoring, connections and investment education. [8][9][11]

The Cali Startup Ecosystem portal credits the Cali Chamber of Commerce as its initiating organization and says StartupBlink operates the portal and contact form. The portal provides a contact route for proposing events or discussing partnerships. [14][15][16]