8 Startups to watch in 2021

We share our selection of some Startups to see this year in Colombia.

The startup market is one of the most promising in terms of its accelerated growth, scalability, expansion, and job creation. Today more than ever, startups are playing a crucial role in boosting the Colombian and global economy.”

According to Forbes Magazine, “the spirit of Silicon Valley has invaded Colombia.” Successful platforms serve as beacons of inspiration and role models for startups. There is Rappi, “a platform that, barely five years old, is one of the most important technology companies in Latin America, with a valuation of more than US$3.5 billion.” It also mentions Platzi as “the largest online education platform in the Spanish language.”

That’s why we’re excited to talk about startups that have great potential for success.

Our top 8 Startups to watch in 2021

1. Laika

Laika is an online pet store. They have the largest variety of products and home delivery services in Colombia. They have more than 4,000 products (from the economical to the premium line), divided into the categories of food, natural diets, snacks, medicines, hygiene and accessories. In addition to this, they have more than 17 services such as prepaid veterinary medicine, home veterinarian, vaccination, baths, funeral home, trainer, kitten caregivers, and information on schools, and foundations, among others.

Their focus is the health and well-being of pets. For this reason, they also maintain an active free veterinary line. They currently operate throughout Bogotá, Chía, and Medellín. This online store supports and collaborates with animal rescue and adoption houses, so a percentage of its profits go monthly to these causes. You can learn more about Laika at the following link: https://laika.com.co/

2. Alkilautos

With more than 25 years of experience in car rental, Alkilautos is the commercial name of the company ALIANZA EXPLORA SAS. This platform is 100% digital. They are specialists in vehicle rental.

They connect tourists, executives or other companies in the same place with a wide network of rental companies. Their promise is to offer rental vehicles with zero hidden fees and charges, both nationally in Colombia and internationally across various destinations. They work with the best internationally recognized rental brands to guarantee the best service and experience. You can visit them at the following link: https://alkilautos.com/

3. Vecindario

Vecindario is a platform to buy a home. They focus on integrating all the actors in this process on a single platform. Its objective is to facilitate this entire process by making it simpler and without so many entanglements for those who are in this search.

Vecindario is presented as a simple alternative for real estate companies. Having thousands of users who have purchase intention, they validate them to discover their real capacity and if they are ready to make the purchase. This is how they make the connection with the commercial team for the closing.

You can learn more about the neighborhood at the following link: https://www.vecindario.com/

4. NEU – Energy & Technologies

NEU presents itself as the first 100% intelligent and digital electricity supplier in Colombia. Thanks to their technology, they can offer users a different energy consumption experience, in addition to learning to be more efficient, reducing the value of monthly bills.

They leave aside traditional energy consumption to provide a different opportunity in terms of improvement and savings. This thanks to precise and real-time measurement.

To learn more about NEU you can visit them at the following link: https://www.neu.com.co/

5. Queo

Queo is a platform to rent or find monthly parking quickly, safely, and reliably. Whether it is a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, bus or truck. On the other hand, if the objective is to rent a parking space, the platform also offers this service in a safe way.
They are also allies for companies that do not have parking spaces. Queo offers a complete parking network with exclusive rates for employees.

This is their link to learn more about them: https://queo.com.co/

What all these platforms have in common is their vision of rapid growth. One thing is certain, and that is that by relying on Cloud Computing solutions they can further accelerate their success in the different sectors to which they correspond.

6. Biofile

Biofile is software for the health sector, which allows you to consult information from offices, medical centers or IPS from anywhere and at any time. The objective is to manage the patients’ Clinical History and other medical service processes online in an easy, fast, and secure way.

This software holds the promise of reducing the time it takes to record medical records, allowing them to have more time to make medical diagnoses. At the same time, it also helps to improve communication between the health professional and the patient.

Biofile is characterized by providing personalized attention to its clients in terms of the training and support process.

To learn more about this excellent software you can visit its website: https://biofile.com.co/

7. CareCloud

CareCloud is a healthcare platform with modern cloud-based solutions. Their entire management is based on helping providers maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their practices while connecting and collaborating directly with patients in support of better care.

This platform also enables the selection and flexibility to adopt tools as needed by providers and staff on a case-by-case basis. That is, it is not a rigid system, on the contrary, it adapts to the particular needs of each client in the health sector.

CareCloud’s entire focus is on sharing their passion for reinventing healthcare IT in service of the patient and being part of something bigger than themselves.

To learn more about them you can visit their website: https://www.carecloud.com/

8. HemisferioD

HemisferioD focuses on developing high-impact virtual training content and tools, based on technology and aimed at generating tangible and measurable results in organizations.

Among the services they offer are: virtual training, under the creation of content in different formats: courses, mobile and web pills, augmented reality, motion graphics, or videos; clap learning process management platforms, which consist of an easy, integrated cloud-based training platform, based on microlearning, that enhances the impact of training processes; augmented reality games and applications and finally training programs.

To learn more about all their services, you can visit them on their website: https://www.hemisferiod.co/