The Startup Ecosystem of Santiago

Santiago has 285 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

Santiago kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 67th.

National Ranking

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Regional Ranking

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In South America

Global Ranking

67th
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The Startup Ecosystem in Santiago

Our startup ecosystem map for Santiago includes a sample of 285 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 33 and in Marketing & Sales, and Education. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Santiago
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Buk
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Houm
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Migrante

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Successful Foodtech startups in Santiago
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Agronometrics

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Startups Ranking by Industry

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Foodtech
#33 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 106 startups for Foodtech.

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Marketing & Sales
#38 worldwide

The Marketing & Sales industry in Santiago is ranked 38 globally. There are 43 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.

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Education
#58 worldwide

Education is ranked 58th in the world. Our database contains 30 startups for this industry.

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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 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Santiago.

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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 67th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Buk and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Startup Chile and Mariano Sanchez Fontecilla 310.

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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:

Accelerators

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Platanus Ventures

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UDD Ventures

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Magical

Coworking Spaces

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Galería Vivo

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Presidente Kennedy 4420

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Apoquindo 5950

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