The Startup Ecosystem of Guadalajara

Guadalajara boasts 47 startups in our sample database which represents about 10% of Mexico’s sampled startups. Guadalajara is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Mexico.

CITY RANKING

While Guadalajara decreased by 46 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Mexico remained stable at 3 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

3rd
0
In Mexico

Regional Ranking

3rd
0
In Central America

Global Ranking

202nd
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46
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Guadalajara

Startups in Guadalajara excel in Fintech, Social & Leisure, and Software and and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Guadalajara in 2022 is Kueski, yotepresto, and digitt.

Global Rank

Guadalajara is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Guadalajara’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 174 and in Social & Leisure, and Software and Data. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
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44th
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6
15.691
1.74
11.52
2.43
2nd
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139th
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10
5.325
0.44
2.45
2.43
3rd
0
202nd
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46
4.098
0.33
1.34
2.43
4th
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236th
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193
3.312
0.08
0.89
2.35
5th
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552nd
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89
0.590
0.07
0.10
0.42
6th
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2
596th
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58
0.508
0.04
0.11
0.36
7th
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1
618th
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86
0.477
0.11
0.03
0.34
8th
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2
662nd
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149
0.424
0.06
0.06
0.30
9th
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2
767th
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212
0.302
0.06
0.03
0.21
10th
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1
874th
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192
0.214
0.04
0.02
0.15
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Startups

Notable Startups in Guadalajara
Kueski startup icon
Kueski
yotepresto startup icon
yotepresto
digitt startup icon
digitt

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Guadalajara
Kueski startup icon
Kueski
yotepresto startup icon
yotepresto
digitt startup icon
digitt

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#174 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 14 startups for Fintech.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#191 worldwide

In Central America, Guadalajara's Social & Leisure is in top 191. Guadalajara has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.

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Software and Data
#277 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 277th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Guadalajara's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Guadalajara there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Social & Leisure, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 62% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Guadalajara.

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National Rank

3rd

Regional Rank

Overview

Guadalajara is Mexico's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Central America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Guadalajara is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Kueski.

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