Venture builders achieve 30% higher startup success rates than traditional models by combining capital with hands-on operational support from day one. The Startup VC operates as Craig Dempsey’s family office and company builder in Bogota, Colombia. The firm’s flagship exit, Biz Latin Hub, was acquired by Vistra in December 2025 after growing to 18 countries. […]
Latin America is home to a handful of up-and-coming, promising economies. With experienced, successful countries like Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico setting the example for the region, the growing economies and countries have a great deal at which to look ahead. Each country in Latin America, while similar in some regards, has its own unique
New ideas, innovation, invention, and passion all lay the solid foundation for one’s desire to form a startup. Establishing a startup company requires a great deal of tenacity, creativity, diligence, and savviness. Depending on the industry and/or market of the startup, there are different ‘rules’ to play by in order to be successful. Naturally, the
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In recent months, economies and businesses all around the world experienced drastic changes in operations, investments, sales, and even internal matters. The catalyst for all this sudden change? The spread of a highly transmittable virus called COVID-19. Something not even visible to the naked eye altered the way the entire global economy works nowadays. Fortunately,
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Whether it’s a first job or pursuing a new line of work, starting a career can be overwhelming. With so many industries, positions, and companies to navigate, ensuring you found the right fit can be difficult. However, if you have the right attributes and an entrepreneurial spirit, there might be one track for you that
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Colombia’s startup scene is booming. Ingenuity and innovation are the country’s top priority in the business realm. With this as the expectation, entrepreneurs and inventors are forming new ideas, companies, and technologies now more than ever. Supporting the entrepreneurial spirit are public accelerators, incubators, investors, and even venture / company builders. Company builders use internal
Latin America continues to be an attractive environment for entrepreneurs and startups. Increasing political stability, rich natural resources, advantageous geographical location and beneficial trade agreements all contribute to the region’s favorable image for startups. However, one country in particular has been leading the charge for innovation, invention, and entrepreneurship for quite some time now. Chile
Nowadays, nearly all companies conduct business on a multinational, globalized scale. Latin America, specifically Colombia, is ripe with untapped opportunity and growing markets for expanding businesses. Now more than ever, foreign companies, entrepreneurs, and investors are moving to and/or starting businesses in Colombia. Expanding operations is no easy task though. Even with welcoming markets and
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In the world of startups and entrepreneurship, there are many different supporting parties one can turn to. At the beginning of this process, the different options for funding, advice, guidance, and ownership can be overwhelming. Falling under all of the aforementioned, jargoned obstacles is finding a partnering institution to help aid development. Whether pursuing the
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Colombia attracted $350-500M in venture capital during 2024-2025. The country ranks third in Latin America, with fintech capturing over 60% of all funding. Top funds like Goldman Sachs and Kaszek back Colombian startups including Addi, Simetrik, and Rappi. Medellín ranks as Colombia’s fastest-growing startup ecosystem. Bogotá hosts 60% of all VC-backed companies in the country.
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