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StartupBlink provides up-to-date research findings on startup innovations as well as reports on startup ecosystem development by location.

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Top Unicorn Cities and Countries in 2026

A unicorn is a privately held startup valued at more than US$1 billion. Unicorns are one of the clearest signs of a mature startup ecosystem. They attract capital and talent, and they inspire the next generation of founders. StartupBlink tracks 1,213 unicorns worldwide, as part of its Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026. Below, we rank the […]
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  1. Middle East & Africa
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Best Startup Ecosystems in Africa in 2026

The best startup ecosystems in Africa in 2026 show where startup activity, investment, innovation, and ecosystem support are strongest across the continent. Based on the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, this ranking highlights Africa’s leading startup countries and startup cities, helping founders, investors, and ecosystem builders understand where the continent’s strongest startup hubs are […]
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Middle East startup ecosystems in 2026
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  2. Middle East & Africa
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Best Startup Ecosystems in the Middle East in 2026

The best startup ecosystems in the Middle East in 2026 show where startup activity, investment, innovation, and ecosystem support are strongest across the region. Based on the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, this ranking highlights the leading startup countries and startup cities in the Middle East, helping founders, investors, and ecosystem builders understand where […]
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  2. Latin America
  3. Latin America & Caribbean
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Best Startup Ecosystems in Latin America 2026

The best startup ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026 show where startup activity, investment, innovation, and ecosystem support are strongest across the region. Based on the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, this ranking highlights the region’s leading startup countries and cities, helping founders, investors, and ecosystem builders understand where its strongest startup […]
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