Startup Landscape in Jamaica

Jamaica has over 1,836 startups across the country. Of these, 120 are funded companies that have collectively raised $18.1B in venture capital and private equity. A total of 51 investors have participated in 148 funding rounds, with 4 startups securing early-stage funding and 3 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 159 new companies have been founded. Startups in Jamaica have witnessed 24 acquisitions and 17 IPOs, while 242 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 35 companies have been founded by women.