The Startup Ecosystem of Monterrey

Monterrey boasts 51 startups in our sample database which represents about 11% of Mexico’s sampled startups. Monterrey is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Mexico.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Monterrey shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 10 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
0
In Mexico

Regional Ranking

2nd
0
In Central America

Global Ranking

139th
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10
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Monterrey

Our startup ecosystem map for Monterrey includes a sample of 51 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Monterrey is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Monterrey’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 163 and in Fintech, and Ecommerce & Retail. 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
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44th
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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
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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
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2
662nd
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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 Monterrey
Skydropx startup icon
Skydropx
DIVERZA startup icon
DIVERZA
Moneypool startup icon
Moneypool

Startups

Successful Education startups in Monterrey
Vinco startup icon
Vinco
ADVENIO startup icon
ADVENIO
Inverkids startup icon
Inverkids

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Education icon
Education
#163 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 14 startups for Education.

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Fintech
#192 worldwide

In Central America, Monterrey's Fintech is in top 192. Monterrey has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#196 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 196th in the world. Our database contains 6 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Monterrey's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Monterrey there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 57% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Monterrey.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Monterrey is Mexico's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 2nd in Central America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Monterrey is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Skydropx.

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