The Startup Ecosystem of Columbia

Columbia has 46 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Columbia lost 68 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 192nd worldwide.

National Ranking

58th
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13
In United States

Regional Ranking

67th
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16
In North America

Global Ranking

192nd
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68
Worldwide

Startups

Columbia Top Startup Industries

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Foodtech
#70 worldwide

3 startups

Software & Data icon
Software & Data
#137 worldwide

14 startups

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Ecommerce & Retail
#144 worldwide

7 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Columbia Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Columbia has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score192-683.135100%0
Quantity Score235-170.3139.99%-20
Sample size of startups247-251-7388.08%-15
Sample size of accelerators167-190-2640%-3
Sample size of coworking spaces235-24435170%-7
Community Score183-257-70.061.91%-3

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The Startup Ecosystem in Columbia

Startups in Columbia excel in Foodtech, Software & Data, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Columbia in 2023 is Modern Meadow, Silent Circle, and Merkle.

Global Rank

Columbia is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Columbia’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 70 and in Software & Data, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Columbia
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Modern Meadow
Silent Circle startup icon
Silent Circle
Merkle startup icon
Merkle

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Columbia
Modern Meadow startup icon
Modern Meadow

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Columbia's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Columbia there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Software & Data, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 52% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Columbia.

58th

National Rank

67th

Regional Rank

Overview

Columbia is The United States' 58th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 67th in North America. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Columbia is ranked 192nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Modern Meadow.

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