The Startup Ecosystem of Barranquilla

Barranquilla has 32 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of Colombia’s sampled startups. Barranquilla is the 4th best startup ecosystem in Colombia.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Barranquilla shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 15 spots.

National Ranking

4th
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In Colombia

Regional Ranking

16th
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1
In South America

Global Ranking

411th
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15
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Barranquilla

Startups in Barranquilla excel in Transportation, Fintech, and Software and and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Transportation industry. One of the most promising startups in Barranquilla in 2023 is Apparta, , and undefined.

Global Rank

Barranquilla is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Barranquilla’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 157 and in Fintech, and Software and Data. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Barranquilla
Apparta startup icon
Apparta

Startups

Successful Transportation startups in Barranquilla

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Transportation
#157 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 12 startups for Transportation.

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Fintech
#276 worldwide

The Fintech industry in Barranquilla is ranked 276 globally. There are 5 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.

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Software and Data
#449 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 449th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Barranquilla's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Barranquilla there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Fintech, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Barranquilla.

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National Rank

16th

Regional Rank

Overview

Barranquilla is Colombia's 4th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 16th in South America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Barranquilla is ranked 411th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Apparta.

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Startup Infrastructure in Barranquilla
With a large variety of initiatives, Barranquilla's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in South America. Barranquilla offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Barranquilla's most prominent support initiatives:

Coworking Spaces

Carrera 53 #80-198 startup icon

Carrera 53 #80-198

Regus - Barranquilla, Green Towers startup icon

Regus - Barranquilla, Green Towers

Regus - Barranquilla, Buro 51 startup icon

Regus - Barranquilla, Buro 51

Organizations

Barranquilla Chamber of Commerce startup icon

Barranquilla Chamber of Commerce

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