The Startup Ecosystem of Chennai
Chennai has 151 startups in our sample database which represents about 4% of India’s sampled startups. Chennai is the 6th best startup ecosystem in India.
CITY RANKING
Chennai kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 102nd.
National Ranking
In India
Regional Ranking
In South Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Chennai
Global Rank
Chennai is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Chennai’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 35 and in Education, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in India - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 8th 0 | 64.232 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 13th 0 | 44.560 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 25th - 8 | 30.154 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 78th + 12 | 8.482 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 89th + 8 | 7.946 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 102nd 0 | 7.118 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 181st + 31 | 3.449 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 195th + 28 | 3.020 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 239th + 28 | 2.049 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 2 | 371st - 7 | 0.930 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Chennai
Startups
Successful Foodtech startups in Chennai
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 47 startups for Foodtech.
The Education industry in Chennai is ranked 60 globally. There are 20 startups for Education on our sample database and map.
Fintech is ranked 61st in the world. Our database contains 16 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Chennai's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Chennai there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Education, Fintech. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Chennai.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Chennai is India's 6th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 6th in South Asia. With a population of undefined, Chennai is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including BankBazaar and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Zoho and TheWorks OMR.
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