About startup landscape in Peru
Peru has over 5,364 startups across the country. Of these, 667 are funded companies that have collectively raised $16.5B in venture capital and private equity. A total of 335 investors have participated in 665 funding rounds, with 19 startups securing early-stage funding and 10 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 363 new companies have been founded, raising over $12.8M in funding. Startups in Peru have witnessed 167 acquisitions and 42 IPOs, while 808 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 113 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Peru
Entel Peru is the top company in Peru, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Peru:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Integrated telecom services provider in Peru | Lima (Peru) | 1998 | Acquired | - | |
Commercial bank | Huanuco (Peru) | 1897 | Funding Raised | - | |
Provider of document sharing and publishing platform | Lima (Peru) | 2015 | Seed | $2M | |
Private equity firm focused on multiple sectors | Washington, DC (United States) | 1987 | Public | - | |
Commercial Bank | Lima (Peru) | 1889 | Funding Raised | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Peru
In the year 2026, till April 2026, $2M has been raised in 2 equity
funding rounds across Peru. In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), $32.8M had been raised across 3 rounds in Peru. So, 2026 has seen a 93.91% drop in funding in companies of Peru as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Peru:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8171 | Apr 2026 | ||
Seed | 5917 | Mar 24, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 8224 | Aug 15, 2025 | ||
Seed | 7595 | Apr 25, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 9714 | Feb 27, 2025 | and 2 more |
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- 5.4K+ Total Companies
- $16.5B+ Total Funding
- 665+ Funded Companies
- 40+ IPOs
- 165+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Peru
Europa is the top investor in companies of Peru based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Peru:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
Washington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
Acquisitions in Peru
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Peru. Last year, in 2025, a total of 15 acquisitions happened in Peru.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Peru:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 19, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 16, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 06, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 11, 2025 |
IPOs in Peru
In the year 2020, till January 2020, 1 IPO happened in Peru. In its previous year, in 2019, a total of 1 IPO happened in Peru.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Peru:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 03, 2020 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Jul 01, 2019 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Oct 11, 2018 | Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) | |
Feb 03, 2017 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Jul 26, 2013 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Top News about startups in Peru
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Yape Peru's Supper App and TerraPay join forces to accelerate digital inclusionPR Newswire•Oct 29, 2024•Yape, TerraPay
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MeaWallet and B89 Join Forces to Enhance Digital Payments with Advanced TokenizationFintech Finance•Oct 09, 2024•MeaWallet, B89
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Ninjacart partners Peru’s Camposol to import Peruvian blueberriesBusiness Today•Jul 17, 2024•Ninjacart, Camposol
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Minka, GMoney, and Globokas expand instant payments in PeruThe Paypers•Jul 11, 2024•Minka, GMoney, GTV GlobokasNet
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Social commerce platform Favo raises $26,5MContxto•Oct 20, 2021•Favo, Tiger Global Management, Global Founders Capital, Elevar Equity and 2 others
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Inspired’s Acquisition of 100% interest in Centro Educativo Particular Altair S.A.C.Global Legal Chronicle•May 21, 2019•Negocio Perú, Inspired