The crowdfunding platform a2censo, operated by the Colombian Stock Exchange (BVC), has reached a significant milestone with 100 campaigns completed in just 28 months. The platform has collectively funded more than 41,288 million, averaging about 3.5 projects each month through a portfolio of over 30,000 investment opportunities. This momentum reflects the platform’s ability to connect entrepreneurs with a broad base of backers and to turn bold business ideas into growth stories.
Investors have rallied around the platform with more than 7,681 participants supported by the National Guarantee Fund, which covers as much as 70 percent of the traded amounts on a2censo. This guarantee helps reduce risk for backers while expanding access to capital for emerging companies across diverse industries.
Moreover, 13 companies have revisited a2censo for one or more follow-on rounds. Notable names include Pets Bichos, De una Gruas, Elepha, Genersa, Mister Tru, Habi, T4 Colombia, Plusaseo Hogar, RobinFood, Servisépticos, Alternative Energy Systems, Tower One Wireless and Velonet. Each company has leveraged multiple fundraising phases to fuel its growth trajectory and bring new products and services to market.
Juan Pablo Cordoba, president of the BVC, highlighted the success by noting the rapid emergence of funded campaigns within a short timeframe. The focus on a vibrant mix of projects underscores a thriving business landscape where entrepreneurship can flourish, provided access to capital is straightforward and transaction costs are kept reasonable. This outlook aligns with ongoing efforts to simplify participation and widen the pool of potential investors who want to support scalable ventures.
When campaign activity is broken down by sector, information and communication lead with 20 campaigns, followed by renewable energy with 15 campaigns. Agribusiness accounts for 10 campaigns, health for seven, research and science for six, and accommodation and food services for five projects. The pattern reveals a strong appetite across technology, sustainability, and consumer service innovations, with each sector contributing to a diversified funding ecosystem.
The duration of campaigns also offers insight into investor behavior. The fastest closing campaign to date was Mister Tru, concluding in 25 seconds during its second wave. In contrast, longer-running rounds were observed in prominent ventures like Habi and RobinFood, each attracting substantial investment totals. RobinFood stands out for attracting the largest number of backers, with nearly 1,800 individual exhibitors supporting its funding round, signaling broad retail investor engagement and confidence in the company’s growth plan.