About startup landscape in Guatemala
Guatemala has over 1,605 startups across the country. Of these, 161 are funded companies that have collectively raised $2.99B in venture capital and private equity. A total of 84 investors have participated in 256 funding rounds, with 6 startups securing early-stage funding. In the last five years, 125 new companies have been founded, raising over $500K in funding. Startups in Guatemala have witnessed 27 acquisitions and 13 IPOs, while 168 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 27 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Guatemala
Corporacion Bi is the top company in Guatemala, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Guatemala:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banking regulatory authority | Guatemala City (Guatemala) | 2010 | Funding Raised | - | |
Rural bank | Guatemala City (Guatemala) | 1997 | Unfunded | - | |
Provider of revenue cycle and claims management platform for healthcare | Guatemala City (Guatemala) | 2015 | Series B | $45.2M | |
Mobile telecommunication and cable TV services provider | Guatemala City (Guatemala) | 1990 | Acquired | - | |
Sovereign wealth fund focused on economic development | Guatemala City (Guatemala) | 1960 | Funding Raised | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Guatemala
In the year 2025, till August 2025, $10M has been raised in 2 equity
funding rounds across Guatemala. In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2024), $51M had been raised across 2 rounds in Guatemala. So, 2025 has seen a 80.39% drop in funding in companies of Guatemala as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Guatemala:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 3169 | Aug 28, 2025 | ||
Seed | 7861 | Jan 23, 2025 | ||
Seed | 2370 | Nov 27, 2024 | - | |
Seed | 5182 | Oct 16, 2024 | ||
Series B | 4095 | Oct 03, 2024 | and 1 more |
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- 1.6K+ Total Companies
- $2.99B+ Total Funding
- 160+ Funded Companies
- 10+ IPOs
- 25+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Guatemala
Europa is the top investor in companies of Guatemala based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Guatemala:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) |
Acquisitions in Guatemala
In the year 2025, till August 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Guatemala. Last year, in 2024, a total of 4 acquisitions happened in Guatemala.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Guatemala:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 05, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 06, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 26, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 03, 2024 | ||
Leveraged Buyout | Jan 03, 2024 |
IPOs in Guatemala
In the year 2021, till January 2021, 1 IPO happened in Guatemala.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Guatemala:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 13, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
May 08, 2012 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Jun 11, 2010 | Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) |
Top News about startups in Guatemala
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Oi plans to sell V.tal, Oi Soluções, broadband, real estate and more to pay creditorsFusoes & Aquisicoes•May 21, 2023•Oi, Serede, Tahto, Paggo App and 2 others
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Latin America’s First Bitcoin App with Cash-Out Locations Just Hit the MarketFintech Finance•Jul 20, 2022•Osmo Wallet, IBEX
