The Startup Ecosystem of Montevideo

Montevideo boasts 36 startups in our sample database which represents about 97% of Uruguay’s sampled startups. Montevideo is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Uruguay.

CITY RANKING

While Montevideo decreased by 53 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Uruguay remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

1st
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In Uruguay

Regional Ranking

10th
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1
In South America

Global Ranking

218th
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53
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Montevideo

Startups in Montevideo excel in Fintech, Software and Data, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Montevideo in 2022 is Satellogic, Vopero, and Bankingly.

Global Rank

Montevideo is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Montevideo’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 44 and in Software and Data, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Montevideo
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Satellogic
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Vopero
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Bankingly

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Montevideo
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Bankingly
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Paganza
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KoalaMint

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Fintech
#44 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 11 startups for Fintech.

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Software and Data
#234 worldwide

In South America, Montevideo's Software and Data is in top 234. Montevideo has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#257 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 257th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Montevideo's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Montevideo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Software and Data, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 69% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Montevideo.

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Overview

Montevideo is Uruguay's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 10th in South America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Montevideo is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Satellogic.

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

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