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Key Stats of Cali Startup Ecosystem

Startups

Cali Top Startup Industries

Edtech
#173 worldwide

61 startups

Ecommerce & Retail
#251 worldwide

54 startups

Fintech
#275 worldwide

7 startups

Ecosystem Rankings

National Ranking

3rd

In Colombia

Cali has consistently held the #3 position nationally since joining the StartupBlink Index, solidifying its role as one of Colombia’s top startup hubs.

Regional Ranking

11th

In South America

After rising 2 spots in 2026, Cali now ranks 11th among all South American ecosystems, maintaining a strong regional presence.

Global Ranking

212th

Worldwide

Cali posted a 65 position climb in the global rankings to reach 212th, its highest position to date.

Funding Data and Insights in Cali

Startup Funding in Cali 2017 - 2026

From 2024 to 2025, startup funding in Cali has remained stable%. During this period, the number of deals in Cali has remained stable%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Cali exceeded US$ $0.

Healthcheck Tables

Access comprehensive health metrics and performance indicators for the startup ecosystem.

The Health Check tables provide insights into both the industry positioning and the strengths and weaknesses of a startup ecosystem, based on StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. Covering 1,400+ locations worldwide, this dataset is available on StartupBlink Pro...

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