About startup landscape in Colombia
Colombia has over 12,241 startups across the country. Of these, 1.58K are funded companies that have collectively raised $24.1B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 1,258 investors have participated in 1,164 funding rounds, with 85 startups securing early-stage funding and 26 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,380 new companies have been founded, raising over $418M in funding. Startups in Colombia have witnessed 291 acquisitions and 89 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 C | $238M | |
Card-linked and app-based wallet for individuals | Bogota (Colombia) | 2002 | Series C | $32M | |
Bancolombia Personas | Medellin (Colombia) | 1945 | Public | - | |
Online retailer of grocery products | Bogota (Colombia) | 2015 | Public | $86M | |
Provider of buying and selling homes for middle-class customers | Bogota (Colombia) | 2019 | Series C | $450M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Colombia
In the year 2026, till March 2026, $6.3M has been raised in 6 equity
funding rounds across Colombia. In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), $27.3M had been raised across 9 rounds in Colombia. So, 2026 has seen a 76.94% drop 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 | 5997 | Mar 26, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series A | 3789 | Mar 03, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4351 | Feb 24, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6143 | Feb 06, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 9578 | Feb 05, 2026 | and 3 more |
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- 12.2K+ Total Companies
- $24.1B+ Total Funding
- 1.6K+ Funded Companies
- 85+ 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 April 2026, 2 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 | Apr 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 16, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 19, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 16, 2025 |
IPOs in Colombia
In the year 2026, till February 2026, 1 IPO happened in Colombia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Colombia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
Dec 30, 2021 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) |
Top News about startups in Colombia
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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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Yuno and Snoonu Sign Strategic MOU at Web Summit Qatar to Enhance Payments EfficiencyFintech Finance•Feb 27, 2025•Yuno, Snoonu
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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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Yuno Expands Global Footprint With New Middle East HQ in QatarFintech Finance•Feb 24, 2025•Yuno, Invest
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Yuno joins Thunes' direct global network to tackle global payoutsYuno•Jan 31, 2025•Yuno, Yuno, Thunes
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