The Startup Ecosystem of Santiago

Santiago boasts 311 startups in our sample database which represents about 91% of Chile’s sampled startups. Santiago is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Chile.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Santiago shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 3 spots.

National Ranking

1st
0
In Chile

Regional Ranking

3rd
0
In South America

Global Ranking

67th
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3
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Santiago

Our startup ecosystem map for Santiago includes a sample of 311 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entity. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Santiago is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Santiago’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 19 and in Marketing & Sales, and Education. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change City
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67th
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3
9.708
1.86
5.29
2.56
2nd
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1
951st
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208
0.178
0.03
0.02
0.13
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1
960th
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273
0.175
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Startups

Notable Startups in Santiago
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Buk
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Houm
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Fintual

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Santiago
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Instacrops
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Agronometrics

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Foodtech
#19 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 113 startups for Foodtech.

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Marketing & Sales
#22 worldwide

In South America, Santiago's Marketing & Sales is in top 22. Santiago has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.

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Education
#56 worldwide

Education is ranked 56th in the world. Our database contains 35 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Santiago's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Santiago there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Marketing & Sales, Education. These three industries represent about 62% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Santiago.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Santiago is Chile's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in South America. With a population of <0.1M people, Santiago is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Buk and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Startup Chile and Co-Work LatAm.

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

Coworking Spaces

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Co-Work LatAm

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Edge Cowork @ Bellavista

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