The Startup Ecosystem of Medellin
Medellin has 293 startups in our sample database which represents about 22% of Colombia’s sampled startups. Medellin is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Colombia.
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In 2023, the startup scene of Medellin developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 37 spots.
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Regional Ranking
In South America
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The Startup Ecosystem in Medellin
Global Rank
Medellin is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Medellin’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 80 and in Education, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Colombia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 65th + 5 | 9.891 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 168th + 35 | 3.750 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 282nd + 11 | 1.549 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 411th + 15 | 0.774 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th new | 775th new | 0.210 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th new | 785th new | 0.203 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th new | 807th new | 0.194 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 3 | 871st new | 0.164 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th new | 912th new | 0.146 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th new | 920th new | 0.144 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Medellin
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Medellin
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 81 startups for Transportation.
The Education industry in Medellin is ranked 88 globally. There are 38 startups for Education on our sample database and map.
Energy & Environment is ranked 102nd in the world. Our database contains 36 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 Transportation, Education, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Medellin.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Medellin is Colombia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in South America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Medellin is ranked 168th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including La haus.
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Startup Infrastructure in Medellin
Accelerators
Grupo SURA
Coworking Spaces
Km 5 Av Las Palmas
Calle 7D # 43A-40
Carrera 42 #5 Sur-145
Organizations
Chamber of Commerce in Medellin
Universidad de Medellín
Ruta N Medellin
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