General Articles Top Corporate Venture Capital Firms in 2025 For the first time ever, StartupBlink has released the Corporate Startup Activity Index, ranking over 370 major corporations based on their engagement with startups. The Index evaluates multiple factors such as corporate venture capital activity, partnerships, accelerators, and acquisitions. A well-run corporate venture program helps companies tap into disruptive innovation, strengthen their ecosystem presence, and […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski July 15, 2025July 16, 2025
General Articles Best Startup Tools in 2025 In a world where being quick and efficient is far more important than having flashy presentations or outdated software, choosing the right set of startup tools can really give your startup a significant advantage. Whether you’re analyzing your competitors, dissecting their growth strategies, or identifying emerging trends before they hit the mainstream — the startup […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
General Articles United States vs. Europe Startup Ecosystems in 2025 The US and Europe continue to be the most prominent geographies in the global startup ecosystem, but still with clear differences in scale and concentration. According to StartupBlink’s 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, the US remains the top performer by a wide margin, dominating both in number and quality of ecosystems, number of startups, unicorns […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski July 3, 2025July 3, 2025
General Articles 20 Best Corporate Innovation Programs in 2025 In an era of rapid technological change, corporate innovation programs have become vital for large companies seeking to remain competitive, adaptive, and forward-looking. These programs are structured initiatives that support the development of new ideas, technologies, and business models—either internally (within the organization) or externally (in collaboration with startups, universities, and partners). These initiatives may […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
General Articles Top Startup Events & Conferences in the United States The United States stands firmly at the center of global innovation, consistently ranking as the leading startup ecosystem in the world. According to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 by StartupBlink, the U.S. outperforms every other country with a total score 3.6 times higher than the next-ranked country with a remarkable number of 221 […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski June 10, 2025June 10, 2025