The Startup Ecosystem of Leon
Leon has 69 startups in our sample database. This represents about 6% of Mexico’s startups. Leon is the 7th best startup ecosystem in Mexico.
CITY RANKING
In 2024, the startup scene of Leon developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 180 spots.
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In Mexico
Regional Ranking
In Central America
Global Ranking
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Leon Top Startup Industries
8 startups
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6 startups
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Leon Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Leon has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...
- Overperformance
- Performance equal to global ranking
- Underperformance
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Startup Funding in Leon2017 - 2024
Startup Funding in Leon 2017 - 2024
From 2022 to 2023, startup funding in Leon has decreased by 71.43%. During this period, the number of deals in Leon has decreased by 66.67%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Leon exceeded US$ $18.65M.
Average Funding in 2023
$450.00K
Funding in 2023
$900.00K
Deals in 2023
2
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Amount of Funding (USD)
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The Startup Ecosystem in Leon
Global Rank
Leon is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Leon’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 174 and in Transportation, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Mexico - Ranked by StartupBlink
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ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Leon's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Leon there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Transportation, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 22% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Leon.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Leon is Mexico's 7th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 9th in Central America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Leon is ranked 600th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including PROSPERiA.
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