Colombia's startup scene is growing, with a strong focus on the fintech and retail sectors. Many of the country's top companies are concentrated in its capital, Bogotá.
On-demand delivery company Rappi leads the pack with over $2.6 billion in funding. Other major players like fintech company Addi and real estate platform Habi have also secured hundreds of millions.
Below is our list of 76 Colombia startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Felipe Villamarin, Juan Pablo Ortega, Sebastian Mejia, Simon Borrero |
| Funding Amount | $2.6B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Convertible Note |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Plug and Play, Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, Quiet Capital |
LAIKA operates an e-commerce platform for pets that offers a wide selection of products and services. They aim to be a one-stop shop for pet owners, covering everything from food and supplies to veterinary care.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Camilo Sanchez, Manuela Sanchez Villamarin |
| Funding Amount | $65M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Y Combinator, FJ Labs, Liquid 2 Ventures, Palm Drive Capital, Pioneer Fund |
Yuno offers a payment orchestration platform that helps companies simplify and scale their online payment systems globally. Their single integration allows businesses to manage hundreds of payment methods and fraud detection tools, optimizing their entire checkout process.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Juan Pablo Ortega, Julián Núñez, Julián Núñez |
| Funding Amount | $35M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global Management, Latitud, ONEVC, Mischief |
Cobre develops treasury management software that accelerates money movement for companies in Latin America. Their platform helps finance teams centralize payments and gain real-time visibility over their cash flow.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Felipe Gedeon, Jose V. Gedeon |
| Funding Amount | $66.2M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | QED Investors, Canary, Oak HC/FT, Atlantico, Kaszek |
Leal builds a lifecycle marketing platform that helps retailers in Latin America increase customer lifetime value. The platform provides AI-driven hyper-personalization and automation tools to boost customer loyalty and engagement.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Camilo Martinez, Florence Frech |
| Funding Amount | $26M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Fuel Venture Capital, LEAP Global Partners, Morro Ventures, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), Salkantay Ventures |
Addi created a buy now, pay later platform to give shoppers in Latin America a simple way to pay for purchases over time. Their service provides instant point-of-sale credit, without needing a credit card, to make digital commerce more accessible.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Daniel Vallejo, Elmer Ortega, Santiago Suarez |
| Funding Amount | $717.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Village Global, 8VC, Endeavor Catalyst, Goldman Sachs |
Habi's digital platform simplifies the process of buying and selling homes through quick valuations and secure transactions. They use proprietary data and technology to bring greater efficiency and transparency to the residential real estate market.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Brynne Rojas, Sebastian Noguera Escallón |
| Funding Amount | $597.8M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | 8VC, HOF Capital, International Finance Corporation, Endeavor Catalyst, FJ Labs |
Avista develops technology-based financial solutions for managing payrolls and pensions. The company's digital tools are designed to help businesses streamline these critical financial operations.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Gabriel Seinjet, Martin Restrepo |
| Funding Amount | $175.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Blue Earth Capital, Accial Capital, Ninety One, GRUPO BANCOLOMBIA |
Somos Internet builds and operates a telecommunications network providing fast, secure internet service. They focus on delivering a stable, latest-generation connection with an emphasis on network reliability.
| Headquarters | Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Claudio Hidalgo, Forrest Heath, Hannah Merrigan |
| Funding Amount | $35.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Y Combinator, FJ Labs, Ribbit Capital, Union Square Ventures, MAGIC Fund |
Bold creates financial tools that allow businesses to increase sales by receiving card payments. They provide a low-cost payment terminal that makes it simple for entrepreneurs and small companies to process transactions.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Ana María Sandoval, Enríque Ramírez, Jorge Ulloa, José Fernando Velez, Sergio Vergara |
| Funding Amount | $120M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | General Atlantic, International Finance Corporation, Tiger Global Management, Endeavor Catalyst, Bossa Invest |
66 Additional Colombia Startups Worth Following
The 10 companies we highlighted are just a fraction of the story. Across the country, founders are building in dozens of industries, with fintech and retail leading the way.
Together, these companies have raised more than $3 billion, mixing brand new startups with established players. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping Colombia's ecosystem.