A founder in Colombia raising capital may receive an investment proposal that looks very familiar to anyone who has raised capital in Silicon Valley: an investor wants to put money into the company through a SAFE, or Simple Agreement for Future Equity. The document may be only a few pages long, and the investor may […]
Every year, thousands of foreigners choose Colombia as their new home. Some come for a few months while working remotely, others retire after years of dreaming about living somewhere warmer (both for the weather and the culture), and many relocate with their families after accepting a job or deciding to build a business in one
Colombia is quietly becoming one of the most attractive destinations for wellness tourism in Latin America. Not because it is attempting to replicate models developed in North America or Europe, but because, as part of the Global South, the country offers a unique combination of extraordinary biodiversity, rich cultural traditions, growing international connectivity, and an
For many international companies, hiring a Country Manager is the first meaningful step toward establishing a presence in Colombia. Whether the goal is to explore market opportunities, build local partnerships, or launch operations, the Country Manager often becomes the face of the company in the market. Yet despite the importance of the role, many companies
One foreign investor thought he had found the perfect opportunity in Colombia. Before moving forward, he needed answers to questions many buyers do not realize they should ask. For many international entrepreneurs, investing in Colombia starts in an unexpectedly familiar way. A short trip turns into several visits a year. A few weeks in Medellín
Colombia has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to hire highly skilled professionals at competitive costs. From developers and designers to legal, marketing, and operations specialists, Colombian talent has (proudly) become a key element in global remote teams. However, hiring in Colombia requires understanding the legal structure behind each engagement model to
A practical guide for founders expanding into Colombia and Latin America When global investors look into startups in Colombia or the region, one factor consistently separates the funded from the forgotten: legal structure and compliance. At Colombia Legal Edge, we’ve supported dozens of founders setting up and scaling across Latin America from the easiest to
The Dream Deal It was a rainy Tuesday in Bogotá when the founders of a prominent tech startup, let’s call it DataWave, got the call they had been waiting for months: their SaaS analytics platform had caught the attention of a big Mexican distributor. The pitch? “We’ll sell your software across the region. You just
