With the impetus of digitalization, this is how women are leading the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem

This is how women are leading the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Photo: Istock

With the impetus of digitalization, this is how women are leading the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem

TL;DR

  • One in three companies using business management solutions like Alegra.com are led by women.
  • 176,507 new women-led businesses were registered on the platform in 2025, an 11.4% year-on-year increase.
  • Women-led businesses have a 63.6% survival rate after 12 months, 6.2 percentage points higher than male-led businesses.
  • Key sectors for female entrepreneurship include art and crafts, personal care, education, and health.
  • Valle del Cauca, Antioquia, and Bogotá are the leading regions for women-led businesses on the platform.
  • 78% of women-led businesses issue their first invoice within the first month of operation, indicating rapid digital integration.
  • The growth of women's entrepreneurship signifies progress in economic equity, innovation, job creation, and regional development.