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.
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.
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Medellin is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Medellin’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 122 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Education. Find out more
2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
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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 |
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.
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.
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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