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.
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In Mexico
Regional Ranking
In Central America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Guadalajara
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
Top Cities for Startups in Mexico - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 44th + 6 | 15.691 | 1.74 | 11.52 | 2.43 | |
2nd 0 | 139th + 10 | 5.325 | 0.44 | 2.45 | 2.43 | |
3rd 0 | 202nd - 46 | 4.098 | 0.33 | 1.34 | 2.43 | |
4th 0 | 236th + 193 | 3.312 | 0.08 | 0.89 | 2.35 | |
5th 0 | 552nd - 89 | 0.590 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.42 | |
6th + 2 | 596th + 58 | 0.508 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.36 | |
7th - 1 | 618th - 86 | 0.477 | 0.11 | 0.03 | 0.34 | |
8th + 2 | 662nd + 149 | 0.424 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.30 | |
9th - 2 | 767th - 212 | 0.302 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.21 | |
10th - 1 | 874th - 192 | 0.214 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Guadalajara
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Guadalajara
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 14 startups for Fintech.
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.
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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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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