The Startup Ecosystem of Guadalajara

Guadalajara has 44 startups in our sample database which represents about 10% of Mexico’s sampled startups. Guadalajara is the 4th best startup ecosystem in Mexico.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Guadalajara lost 15 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 217th worldwide.

National Ranking

4th
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1
In Mexico

Regional Ranking

4th
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1
In Central America

Global Ranking

217th
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15
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Guadalajara

Startups in Guadalajara excel in Fintech, Social & Leisure, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Guadalajara in 2023 is Kueski, yotepresto, and Crabi Inc..

Global Rank

Guadalajara is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Guadalajara’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 123 and in Social & Leisure, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Guadalajara
Kueski startup icon
Kueski
yotepresto startup icon
yotepresto
Crabi Inc. startup icon
Crabi Inc.

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Guadalajara
Kueski startup icon
Kueski
yotepresto startup icon
yotepresto
Crabi Inc. startup icon
Crabi Inc.

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#123 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 13 startups for Fintech.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#145 worldwide

The Social & Leisure industry in Guadalajara is ranked 145 globally. There are 7 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#225 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 225th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

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, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 61% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Guadalajara.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Guadalajara is Mexico's 4th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in Central America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Guadalajara is ranked 217th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Kueski.

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

Coworking Spaces

The Landmark startup icon

The Landmark

Avenida de las Américas 1254 startup icon

Avenida de las Américas 1254

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Punto Sur

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