The Startup Ecosystem of Hamburg
Hamburg boasts 196 startups in our sample database which represents about 7% of Germany’s sampled startups. Hamburg is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Germany.
CITY RANKING
While Hamburg decreased by 11 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Germany remained stable at 3 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Germany
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Hamburg
Global Rank
Hamburg is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Hamburg’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 30 and in Marketing & Sales, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Germany - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 12th + 1 | 48.355 | 4.99 | 39.83 | 3.54 | |
2nd 0 | 39th - 1 | 19.652 | 2.48 | 13.63 | 3.54 | |
3rd 0 | 75th - 11 | 9.078 | 1.45 | 4.10 | 3.54 | |
4th + 2 | 135th - 8 | 5.386 | 0.75 | 1.10 | 3.54 | |
5th - 1 | 146th - 49 | 5.202 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 3.54 | |
6th + 1 | 152nd - 22 | 5.059 | 0.30 | 1.23 | 3.54 | |
7th - 2 | 168th - 60 | 4.780 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 3.54 | |
8th + 2 | 199th - 18 | 4.213 | 0.04 | 0.89 | 3.28 | |
9th + 12 | 204th + 182 | 3.991 | 0.10 | 0.86 | 3.04 | |
10th + 1 | 214th - 20 | 3.814 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 2.97 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Hamburg
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Hamburg
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 63 startups for Fintech.
In Western Europe, Hamburg's Marketing & Sales is in top 56. Hamburg has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 57th in the world. Our database contains 23 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Hamburg's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Hamburg there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Marketing & Sales, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Hamburg.
3rd
National Rank
19th
Regional Rank
Overview
Hamburg is Germany's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 19th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Hamburg is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including quantilope and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Statista and Betahaus Hamburg.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Hamburg
Accelerators
Next Commerce Accelerator
next media accelerator
Coworking Spaces
Satellite Office Business Conference Center Gutruf Haus
Betahaus Hamburg
Organizations
ClickCode Media
Vidanov Digital
ekabhava
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