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Colombia startup and venture ecosystem
Where startups are forming across Colombia: the cities, accelerators and investors, and how you get close to them.
The ecosystem
KPMG and ANDI mapped 2,295 active startups in their 2025 report and recorded 131 investment transactions totaling US$857 million in equity and venture debt. The report attributes 60% of recorded capital to fintech and 81% to Bogotá.
WIPO placed Colombia 71st among 139 economies in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, with a reported rank confidence interval of 66th-73rd; its input rank was 71st and output rank 72nd.
Hubs and regional differences
Cali represented 266 mapped startups, or 12% of the national count, with a reported density of 11.6 per 100,000 residents. Barranquilla represented 99 startups, or 4% of the national count.
As of . Official information. Source: Colombia Tech Report 2025-2026
For founders
The mapped startup counts show sizeable bases in Bogotá and Medellín, with smaller mapped cohorts in Cali and Barranquilla. As practical guidance, founders can use these counts to compare the report’s mapped city cohorts, while assessing company fit and capital access separately.
As of . Official information. Source: Colombia Tech Report 2025-2026
For investors
The report’s 2025 totals combine equity and venture debt, while its city and executive-summary figures give Bogotá capital shares of 80% and 81%, respectively. Investors using these figures should preserve the report’s instrument coverage and section-specific percentages when comparing activity.
As of . Official information. Source: Colombia Tech Report 2025-2026
Constraints and recent changes
The Colombia Tech Report’s national capital share for Bogotá is 81% in its executive summary, while its city profile reports 80%; both figures are retained as stated in their respective report sections. StartupBlink distinguishes its national ecosystem measure from its city-hub measure, so its country and city rankings should not be treated as interchangeable.
As of . Official information. Source: Colombia Tech Report 2025-2026; Analysis of Latin America & Caribbean Startup Ecosystems
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Colombia ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2025 | #36 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking | 2026 | #59 | Down 2 | B | Competitiveness, Business Climate, Performance |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #67 | Down 2 | B | Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #71 | Down 10 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
110 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Colombia
Investors 63
Investor
InvestorAffordable and delicious food through innovative technology.
InvestorScaling restaurant brands in Latin America.
The 3 most prominent of 63. Browse all investors
Venture studios 18
Venture studioCorporate venture studio specializing in innovation.
Venture studioBuilding transformative companies for Latin America's middle class.
Venture studioArchitects of experiences and emotions.
The 3 most prominent of 18. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 15
AcceleratorAccelerating startups in Latin America.
AcceleratorEmpowering climate startups for a sustainable future.
AcceleratorAccelerating Latin America's tech startups.
The 3 most prominent of 15. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 14
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs for sustainable impact.
IncubatorAdvancing media innovation in Latin America.
IncubatorEmpowering startups through innovation and business growth.
The 3 most prominent of 14. Browse all incubators
Pick what describes you
Your way in
Raising in Colombia
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Colombia
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Colombia
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingCity guides
Cities in Colombia
The largest 4 of 7 published city guides.
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Questions about Colombia
How does Colombia rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #36 in StartupBlink Index (countries) (2025). It appears in 4 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Colombia?
63 investors based in Colombia have a profile here, including The Startup VC, RobinFood and Foodology Inc. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Colombia?
Yes. Colombia has 15 accelerators, 14 incubators and 18 venture studios on record, including Pantera Makers, Créame Incubadora de Empresas and Estratek Ventures.
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