The Startup Ecosystem of Chicago
Chicago has 1107 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of The United States’s sampled startups. Chicago is the 6th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
While Chicago 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 6 nationally since 2022.
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Regional Ranking
In North America
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The Startup Ecosystem in Chicago
Global Rank
Chicago is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Chicago’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 5 and in Foodtech, and Ecommerce & Retail. 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 Chicago
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Chicago
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 316 startups for Marketing & Sales.
The Foodtech industry in Chicago is ranked 7 globally. There are 140 startups for Foodtech on our sample database and map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 12th in the world. Our database contains 133 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Chicago's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Chicago there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Chicago.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Chicago is The United States' 6th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 6th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Chicago is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including QuillBot and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Boeing and Level Office.
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Startup Infrastructure in Chicago
Accelerators
Lofty Ventures
Coworking Spaces
Regus - Illinois, Skokie Old Orchard
Regus - Illinois, Schaumburg - Gateway Executive Park
Spaces - Chicago - West Ohio Street
Organizations
Zaplee
Discovery Partners Institute
Northeastern University Business Innovation & Growth (BIG) Center
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