Startup tech occupiers in Bogotá typically cluster in Salitre & Connecta Business District, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($530000–800000/sqft), and pay around 110000 COP/sqft ($31 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Salitre & Connecta Business District.
• Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($530000–800000/sqft).
• Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 110000 COP/sqft ($31 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 5 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Bogotá: 76/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Salitre & Connecta Business District.
• Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($530000–800000/sqft).
• Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 110000 COP/sqft ($31 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 5 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Bogotá: 76/100.

Where they cluster

Startup tech occupiers in Bogotá typically anchor in Salitre & Connecta Business District. Tech, BPO, multinational HQs, telecom.

What they pay

Class A rent in Bogotá runs 110000 COP/sqft ($31 USD) on a 5-year lease with 5 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical startup tech fit-out targets mid specification at $530000–800000/sqft. Functional Cat-B with branded reception and standard meeting-room mix is standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 130 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount startups office in Bogotá typically targets 13,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Series B–D scale-ups prioritize flexibility and signature loft stock to attract engineering talent away from incumbents. Deep banking, oil services, and BPO talent. Strong English fluency in international corporate. Strong feed from Universidad de los Andes, Universidad Nacional, Pontificia Javeriana.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 35%. Net leases. 5-year terms with renewal options. Free rent of 3-6 months and TI of COP 350,000-700,000/sqm typical.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do startup tech occupiers lease office space in Bogotá?

Most cluster in Salitre & Connecta Business District. Rent runs ~110000 COP/sqft ($31 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do startup tech occupiers run in Bogotá?

Typically mid at $530000–800000/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Bogotá?

Plan ~130 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 13,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the startup tech vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541511, 541512, 518210.

What is the talent index in Bogotá?

76/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

• Startup tech — global overview
• Bogotá — full city profile
• Financial services in Bogotá
• Asset management in Bogotá
• Investment banking in Bogotá
• Legal services in Bogotá

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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