The Startup Ecosystem of Guadalajara
Guadalajara has 111 startups in our sample database. This represents about 10% of Mexico’s startups. Guadalajara is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Mexico.
CITY RANKING
In 2024, the startup scene of Guadalajara shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 3 spots.
National Ranking
In Mexico
Regional Ranking
In Central America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
Ecosystem
Startup Ecosystem Overview
Startups
Guadalajara Top Startup Industries
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Guadalajara Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara2017 - 2024
Startup Funding in Guadalajara 2017 - 2024
From 2022 to 2023, startup funding in Guadalajara has decreased by 91.07%. During this period, the number of deals in Guadalajara has decreased by 50%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Guadalajara exceeded US$ $489.45M.
Average Funding in 2023
$1.12M
Funding in 2023
$13.43M
Deals in 2023
12
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Amount of Funding (USD)
Number of Deals
Ecosystem
The Startup Ecosystem in Guadalajara
Global Rank
Guadalajara is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Guadalajara’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 122 and in Social & Leisure, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Mexico - Ranked by StartupBlink
2024 National Rank  | City | Global Rank |  | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 53rd - 5 | 14.133 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 174th - 12 | 3.525 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd + 1 | 214th + 3 | 2.174 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th - 1 | 264th - 55 | 1.573 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 568th + 35 | 0.366 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th + 1 | 588th + 99 | 0.344 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 1 | 600th + 180 | 0.324 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 2 | 756th - 104 | 0.207 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th new | 786th new | 0.195 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 2 | 805th + 142 | 0.184 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Guadalajara
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Guadalajara's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Guadalajara there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Social & Leisure, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 24% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Guadalajara.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Guadalajara is Mexico's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Central America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Guadalajara is ranked 214th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Kueski.
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