About startup landscape in Colombia
Colombia has over 14,145 startups across the country. Of these, 1.59K are funded companies that have collectively raised $24.9B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 1,290 investors have participated in 1,220 funding rounds, with 86 startups securing early-stage funding and 26 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,918 new companies have been founded, raising over $428M in funding. Startups in Colombia have witnessed 295 acquisitions and 114 IPOs, while 2,352 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 266 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Colombia
Addi is the top company in Colombia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Colombia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of an online platform for point of sale financing | Bogota (Colombia) | 2018 | Series D | $324M | |
Bancolombia Personas | Medellin (Colombia) | 1945 | Public | - | |
Card-linked and app-based wallet for individuals | Bogota (Colombia) | 2002 | Series C | $32M | |
Provider of buying and selling homes for middle-class customers | Bogota (Colombia) | 2019 | Series C | $450M | |
Fuel retailing company | Bogota (Colombia) | 1968 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Colombia
In the year 2026, till September 2026, $508M has been raised in 21 equity
funding rounds across Colombia. In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), $173M had been raised across 27 rounds in Colombia. So, 2026 has seen a 194.1% rise in funding in companies of Colombia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Colombia:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 1140 | Sep 10, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 1853 | Sep 03, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9837 | Aug 27, 2026 | ||
Series C | 2407 | Aug 13, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1606 | Jul 31, 2026 |
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- 14.1K+ Total Companies
- $24.9B+ Total Funding
- 1.6K+ Funded Companies
- 110+ IPOs
- 290+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Colombia
Europa is the top investor in companies of Colombia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Colombia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Bilbao (Spain) | ||
Salamanca (Spain) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Amsterdam (Netherlands) |
Acquisitions in Colombia
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 6 acquisitions happened in Colombia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 9 acquisitions happened in Colombia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Colombia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 07, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Apr 14, 2026 |
IPOs in Colombia
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Colombia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Colombia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 10, 2026 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Feb 10, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSEMKT) | |
Aug 25, 2023 | Brazil Stock Exchange (B3) | |
Jan 19, 2023 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Dec 27, 2022 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Top News about startups in Colombia
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Instaleap Partners with SPAR Slovenia to Enhance E-Grocery OperationsGlobeNewswire•Aug 06, 2026•Instaleap, SPAR, Instacart
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Kustom partners with PayPal to boost global reach and checkout solutionsCision•Apr 28, 2026•PayPal, Kustom, Kustom
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Colombian fintech Welli finances 2,000+ medical procedures monthly, raises over $25MEbankingnews.com•Jul 08, 2025•Welli, Crestone Venture Capital, Animo
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Credibanco and Dock partner to introduce instant payments in ColombiaThe Paypers•Feb 27, 2025•CredibanCo, Dock
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Credibanco and Dock launch instant payments solution in ColombiaPR Newswire•Feb 27, 2025•CredibanCo, Dock
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MARNYS Launches Triptofamar Plus and Relahep Dream, Two Allies in Mood and Night RestPharmatech•Feb 26, 2025•MARNYS
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Finmaq raises $29M to expand SME asset financing in ColombiaLatamList•Jan 16, 2025•FinMaq, ALIVE Ventures, 30N Ventures, Accial Capital
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Movistar and Tigo activate joint Colombian mobile networkTelecompaper•Dec 24, 2024•Movistar, Tigo Colombia
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