The Startup Ecosystem of Mexico

Mexico boasts 15 cities in the top 1000 and is one of Central America’s best countries for setting up a startup.

COUNTRY RANKING

Mexico’s startup scene saw an increase in 2022 and jumped 3 spots from the previous year, outranking Bulgaria.

Population

127.5
Million

Regional Ranking

1st
0
In Central America

Global Ranking

35th
+
3
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Mexico

Our startup ecosystem map for Mexico includes a sample of 446 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 6 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations.

Global Rank

Mexico is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Mexico’s startup scene is best represented in Fintech, Social & Leisure, and in and Health.

Top Cities for Startups in Mexico - Ranked by StartupBlink
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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
44th
+
6
15.691
1.74
11.52
2.43
2nd
0
139th
+
10
5.325
0.44
2.45
2.43
3rd
0
202nd
-
46
4.098
0.33
1.34
2.43
4th
0
236th
+
193
3.312
0.08
0.89
2.35
5th
0
552nd
-
89
0.590
0.07
0.10
0.42
6th
+
2
596th
+
58
0.508
0.04
0.11
0.36
7th
-
1
618th
-
86
0.477
0.11
0.03
0.34
8th
+
2
662nd
+
149
0.424
0.06
0.06
0.30
9th
-
2
767th
-
212
0.302
0.06
0.03
0.21
10th
-
1
874th
-
192
0.214
0.04
0.02
0.15
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Startups

Notable Startups in Mexico
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Konifo
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Kueski
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Jüsto

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Mexico
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Konifo
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Kueski
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AlphaCredit

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#32 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 120 startups for Fintech.

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Social & Leisure
#36 worldwide

In Central America, Mexico's Social & Leisure is in top 36. Mexico has a concentration of about 111 of the region's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.

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Health
#39 worldwide

Mexico's Health is ranked 39th in the world. Our database contains 61 for this industry.

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