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
In Colombia
Regional Ranking
In South America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Medellin
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
Top Cities for Startups in Colombia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 70th + 7 | 9.467 | 1.29 | 6.04 | 2.14 | |
2nd 0 | 205th - 22 | 3.989 | 0.49 | 1.14 | 2.36 | |
3rd 0 | 293rd + 5 | 2.214 | 0.45 | 0.21 | 1.55 | |
4th 0 | 426th + 410 | 1.067 | 0.04 | 0.28 | 0.75 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Medellin
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Medellin
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Fintech.
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.
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
Accelerators
Grupo SURA
Estratek
FCP Innovación SP
Coworking Spaces
Global Express
Siembra Coworking
Seedspace Medellin
Organizations
Chamber of Commerce in Medellin
Universidad de Medellín
Ruta N Medellin
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