Startup Landscape in Ecuador

Ecuador has over 3,869 startups across the country. Of these, 221 are funded companies that have collectively raised $2.23B in venture capital and private equity. A total of 121 investors have participated in 275 funding rounds, with 4 startups securing early-stage funding and 3 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 514 new companies have been founded, raising over $1.25M in funding. Startups in Ecuador have witnessed 47 acquisitions and 10 IPOs, while 422 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 27 companies have been founded by women.