The Startup Ecosystem of Mexico City

Mexico City boasts 226 startups in our sample database which represents about 50% of Mexico’s sampled startups. Mexico City is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Mexico.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Mexico City developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 6 spots.

National Ranking

1st
0
In Mexico

Regional Ranking

1st
0
In Central America

Global Ranking

44th
+
6
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Mexico City

Our startup ecosystem map for Mexico City includes a sample of 226 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 4 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Mexico City is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Mexico City’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 34 and in Fintech, and Education. Find out more

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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
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46
4.098
0.33
1.34
2.43
4th
0
236th
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193
3.312
0.08
0.89
2.35
5th
0
552nd
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89
0.590
0.07
0.10
0.42
6th
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2
596th
+
58
0.508
0.04
0.11
0.36
7th
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1
618th
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86
0.477
0.11
0.03
0.34
8th
+
2
662nd
+
149
0.424
0.06
0.06
0.30
9th
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2
767th
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212
0.302
0.06
0.03
0.21
10th
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1
874th
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192
0.214
0.04
0.02
0.15
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Startups

Notable Startups in Mexico City
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Konifo
Jüsto startup icon
Jüsto
GAIA startup icon
GAIA

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Mexico City
GAIA startup icon
GAIA
Flat.mx startup icon
Flat.mx
Vinte startup icon
Vinte

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#34 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 81 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

Fintech icon
Fintech
#48 worldwide

In Central America, Mexico City's Fintech is in top 48. Mexico City has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.

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Education
#60 worldwide

Education is ranked 60th in the world. Our database contains 40 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Mexico City's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Mexico City there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech, Education. These three industries represent about 74% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Mexico City.

1st

National Rank

1st

Regional Rank

Overview

Mexico City is Mexico's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Central America. With a population of undefined, Mexico City is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Konifo.

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

Coworking Spaces

Regus Mexico City Ejercito Nacional startup icon

Regus Mexico City Ejercito Nacional

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Wohaby

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Centraal

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