The Startup Ecosystem of Bogota

Bogota boasts 177 startups in our sample database which represents about 54% of Colombia’s sampled startups. Bogota is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Colombia.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Bogota shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 7 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Colombia

Regional Ranking

4th
0
In South America

Global Ranking

70th
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7
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Bogota

Our startup ecosystem map for Bogota includes a sample of 177 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 3 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entity. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Bogota is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Bogota’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 35 and in Transportation, and Fintech. Find out more

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70th
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7
9.467
1.29
6.04
2.14
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205th
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22
3.989
0.49
1.14
2.36
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293rd
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5
2.214
0.45
0.21
1.55
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426th
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410
1.067
0.04
0.28
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Startups

Notable Startups in Bogota
Addi startup icon
Addi
Platzi startup icon
Platzi
Frubana startup icon
Frubana

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Bogota
Frubana startup icon
Frubana
Merqueo startup icon
Merqueo
Lentesplus startup icon
Lentesplus

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Ecommerce & Retail
#35 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 45 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

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Transportation
#41 worldwide

In South America, Bogota's Transportation is in top 41. Bogota has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Transportation startups that are represented on our map.

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Fintech
#74 worldwide

Fintech is ranked 74th in the world. Our database contains 32 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Bogota's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Bogota there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Transportation, Fintech. These three industries represent about 67% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Bogota.

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Regional Rank

Overview

Bogota is Colombia's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in South America. With a population of undefined, Bogota is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Addi and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Rappi and Tierra Firme.

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

Accelerators

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá startup icon

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

Ministerio TIC startup icon

Ministerio TIC

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Marathon Ventures

Coworking Spaces

Cowo Bogotá startup icon

Cowo Bogotá

SECTORTIC.COM startup icon

SECTORTIC.COM

Cowo startup icon

Cowo

Organizations

Toastmasters Bogota startup icon

Toastmasters Bogota

Marketing Diez startup icon

Marketing Diez

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