The Startup Ecosystem of Medellin

Medellin boasts 57 startups in our sample database which represents about 17% of Colombia’s sampled startups. Medellin is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Colombia.

CITY RANKING

While Medellin decreased by 22 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Colombia remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Colombia

Regional Ranking

8th
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2
In South America

Global Ranking

205th
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22
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Medellin

Startups in Medellin excel in Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, and and Education. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Medellin in 2022 is LaHaus, Melonn, and Ayenda Hotels.

Global Rank

Medellin is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Medellin’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 122 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Education. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Medellin
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LaHaus
Melonn startup icon
Melonn
Ayenda Hotels startup icon
Ayenda Hotels

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Medellin
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Sempli
Finaktiva startup icon
Finaktiva
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FinZi

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#122 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Fintech.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#155 worldwide

In South America, Medellin's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 155. Medellin has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.

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Education
#170 worldwide

Education is ranked 170th in the world. Our database contains 9 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Medellin's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Medellin there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Education. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Medellin.

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National Rank

8th

Regional Rank

Overview

Medellin is Colombia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 8th in South America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Medellin is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including LaHaus.

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

Accelerators

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Grupo SURA

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Estratek

FCP Innovación SP startup icon

FCP Innovación SP

Coworking Spaces

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Global Express

Siembra Coworking startup icon

Siembra Coworking

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Seedspace Medellin

Organizations

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Chamber of Commerce in Medellin

Universidad de Medellín startup icon

Universidad de Medellín

Ruta N Medellin startup icon

Ruta N Medellin

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