The Startup Ecosystem of Moscow
Moscow boasts 1848 startups in our sample database which represents about 89% of Russia’s sampled startups. Moscow is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Russia.
CITY RANKING
While Moscow decreased by 20 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Russia remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
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In Eastern Europe
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The Startup Ecosystem in Moscow
Global Rank
Moscow is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Moscow’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 6 and in Social & Leisure, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Russia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 29th - 20 | 25.082 | 7.78 | 14.73 | 2.57 | |
2nd 0 | 237th - 38 | 3.272 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 2.35 | |
3rd + 1 | 555th - 127 | 0.582 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.42 | |
4th - 1 | 589th - 189 | 0.522 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.38 | |
5th 0 | 772nd - 162 | 0.298 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.21 | |
6th 0 | 839th - 202 | 0.243 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.17 | |
7th 0 | 854th - 177 | 0.230 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.17 | |
8th + 3 | 861st - 52 | 0.226 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.16 | |
9th - 1 | 871st - 191 | 0.216 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Moscow
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Successful Education startups in Moscow
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 547 startups for Education.
In Eastern Europe, Moscow's Social & Leisure is in top 10. Moscow has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 17th in the world. Our database contains 226 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Moscow's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Moscow there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Social & Leisure, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 57% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Moscow.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Moscow is Russia's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Eastern Europe. With a population of undefined, Moscow is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including QIWI and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as SberBank and LittleBig.
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Startup Infrastructure in Moscow
Accelerators
MTS Startup Hub
Hi-Tech Turbo
HSE {Pro}
Coworking Spaces
LittleBig
Cosew
Boiling point
Organizations
Mail.Ru
Moscow Agency of Innovations
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