The Startup Ecosystem of Austin
Austin has 907 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of The United States’s sampled startups. Austin is the 8th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
While Austin decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in The United States remained stable at 8 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Austin
Global Rank
Austin is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Austin’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 11 and in Social & Leisure, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Austin
Startups
Successful Foodtech startups in Austin
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 336 startups for Foodtech.
The Social & Leisure industry in Austin is ranked 12 globally. There are 108 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 13th in the world. Our database contains 92 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Austin's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Austin there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Social & Leisure, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Austin.
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National Rank
8th
Regional Rank
Overview
Austin is The United States' 8th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 8th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Austin is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including The Daily Dot and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Bumble and The Domain.
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Startup Infrastructure in Austin
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