The Startup Ecosystem of Lima

Lima has 68 startups in our sample database. This represents about 89% of Peru’s startups. Lima is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Peru.

CITY RANKING

While Lima decreased by 23 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Peru remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

1st
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In Peru

Regional Ranking

10th
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4
In South America

Global Ranking

201st
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23
Worldwide

Startups

Lima Top Startup Industries

Edtech icon
Edtech
#68 worldwide

6 startups

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Foodtech
#108 worldwide

4 startups

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Fintech
#120 worldwide

17 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Lima Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Lima 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 Score201-232.924100%0
Quantity Score14430.620.52%4
Sample size of startups183-16314.36%-22
Sample size of accelerators94-103-2680%-3
Sample size of coworking spaces63-64-3930%-3
Community Score62-87150.186.16%2

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The Startup Ecosystem in Lima

Startups in Lima excel in Edtech, Foodtech, and and Fintech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Edtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Lima in 2023 is Crehana, OlaClick (YC W21), and Talently.

Global Rank

Lima is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Lima’s startups excel particularly in Edtech where it ranks 68 and in Foodtech, and Fintech. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Lima
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Crehana
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OlaClick (YC W21)
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Talently

Startups

Successful Edtech startups in Lima
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Crehana
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Talently
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Devcode

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Lima's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Lima there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Edtech, Foodtech, Fintech. These three industries represent about 40% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Lima.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Lima is Peru's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 10th in South America. With a population of undefined, Lima is ranked 201st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Crehana.

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