Best startup cities in Chile in 2027
4 cities in Chile make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Santiago leads at #70 with a total score of 6.67, followed by Viña del Mar (#687) and Valparaiso (#743).
For women founders, Santiago scores highest in Chile on the MeanCEO Index with 64/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.
Startup cities in Chile, ranked
| # | City | World rank | Total | Quantity | Quality | Business | MeanCEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago | #70 | 6.67 | 1.55 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 64 |
| 2 | Viña del Mar | #687 | 0.22 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.16 | 63 |
| 3 | Valparaiso | #743 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 63 |
| 4 | Concepcion | #913 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.1 | 60 |
Total = quantity (startups, accelerators, coworking spaces) + quality (traction of top startups, unicorns, exits) + business environment (national conditions), from the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index (2024 edition). The MeanCEO Index (0 to 100) is our own score of how livable and welcoming a city is for women founders.