Best startup cities in Colombia in 2027
4 cities in Colombia make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Bogota leads at #77 with a total score of 6.36, followed by Medellin (#183) and Cali (#298).
For women founders, Medellin scores highest in Colombia on the MeanCEO Index with 66/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.
Startup cities in Colombia, ranked
| # | City | World rank | Total | Quantity | Quality | Business | MeanCEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bogota | #77 | 6.36 | 1.13 | 2.95 | 2.28 | 53 |
| 2 | Medellin | #183 | 2.63 | 0.44 | 0.36 | 1.83 | 66 |
| 3 | Cali | #298 | 0.99 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.69 | 61 |
| 4 | Barranquilla | #836 | 0.16 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 66 |
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.