The Startup Ecosystem of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo has 525 startups in our sample database which represents about 44% of Brazil’s sampled startups. Sao Paulo is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Brazil.
CITY RANKING
While Sao Paulo decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Brazil remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In Brazil
Regional Ranking
In South America
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Sao Paulo
Global Rank
Sao Paulo is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Sao Paulo’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 5 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Brazil - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 17th - 1 | 34.831 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 140th + 1 | 5.029 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 145th + 35 | 4.498 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 187th + 28 | 3.241 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 215th + 25 | 2.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 296th + 26 | 1.390 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 452nd + 16 | 0.652 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 463rd + 57 | 0.581 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 487th + 82 | 0.522 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 492nd + 108 | 0.517 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Sao Paulo
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Sao Paulo
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 146 startups for Fintech.
The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Sao Paulo is ranked 16 globally. There are 141 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.
Transportation is ranked 21st in the world. Our database contains 74 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Sao Paulo's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Sao Paulo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Transportation. These three industries represent about 69% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sao Paulo.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Sao Paulo is Brazil's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in South America. With a population of undefined, Sao Paulo is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Gupy and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Nubank and Regus - Sao Paulo, Regus E-Tower - Funchal.
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Startup Infrastructure in Sao Paulo
Accelerators
Rockstart
InovaBRA
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Coworking Spaces
Regus - Sao Paulo, Regus E-Tower - Funchal
Jardim das Perdizes
Paulista 2537
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