About startup landscape in Mexico
Mexico has over 27,621 startups across the country. Of these, 2.47K are funded companies that have collectively raised $63.2B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 10 unicorns. A total of 1,806 investors have participated in 2,211 funding rounds, with 146 startups securing early-stage funding and 81 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,749 new companies have been founded, raising over $3.75B in funding. Startups in Mexico have witnessed 498 acquisitions and 541 IPOs, while 3,279 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 457 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Mexico
Bitso is the top company in Mexico, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Mexico:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Online trading and exchange platform for cryptocurrency | Mexico City (Mexico) | 2014 | Series C | $331M | |
Online retailer of certified pre-owned vehicles with financing and services | Lerma de Villada (Mexico) | 2016 | Series F | $1.85B | |
Provider of credit cards and deposit accounts without credit history | Miguel Hidalgo (Mexico) | 2018 | Series C | $332M | |
Commercial bank | Mexico City (Mexico) | 1899 | Public | $230M | |
Provider of point-of-sale terminals and digital payment solutions for businesses | Mexico City (Mexico) | 2012 | Series E | $997M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Mexico
In the year 2026, till September 2026, $1.83B has been raised in 21 equity
funding rounds across Mexico. In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), $1.24B had been raised across 35 rounds in Mexico. So, 2026 has seen a 47.64% rise in funding in companies of Mexico as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Mexico:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series C | 5342 | Sep 09, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9257 | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
Series A | 6563 | Jul 23, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8825 | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8066 | Jul 08, 2026 |
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- 27.6K+ Total Companies
- $63.2B+ Total Funding
- 2.5K+ Funded Companies
- 540+ IPOs
- 495+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Mexico
Europa is the top investor in companies of Mexico based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Mexico:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Boston (United States) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
Acquisitions in Mexico
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 14 acquisitions happened in Mexico. Last year, in 2025, a total of 25 acquisitions happened in Mexico.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Mexico:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 08, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 08, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Aug 20, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Aug 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 07, 2026 |
IPOs in Mexico
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 2 IPOs happened in Mexico. In its previous year, in 2024, a total of 2 IPOs happened in Mexico.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Mexico:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 20, 2025 | Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) | |
Nov 06, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Aug 30, 2024 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Aug 26, 2024 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Sep 01, 2023 | Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) |
Top News about startups in Mexico
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Lorex Expands V Series with New 4K Security Camera and NVR for Homes and BusinessesPR Newswire•Sep 11, 2026•Lorex
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Trafalgar Launches TRF Casa de Bolsa and Appoints Carlos Septién Michel as CEOPR Newswire•Aug 25, 2026•Trafalgar
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Oaktree and Pantheon target €1bn expansion in European direct lending pushPrivate Equity Wire•May 29, 2026•Oaktree Capital Management, Pantheon, Banco Plata, Covalto and 2 others
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EIB Global invests EUR 40 million in 'Speedinvest Africa Fund'brutkasten•Mar 16, 2026•European Investment Bank, Speedinvest, Sistema
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XDC Network Partners with Bitso Business to Power Cross-Border Payments from the U.S. to MexicoGlobeNewswire•May 30, 2025•XDC Foundation, Bitso
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Kueski Appoints FinTech Veteran Yumi Hosaka Clark to its BoardRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Apr 03, 2025•Kueski, Mofa
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