In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, HSBC ranks #55 globally and #2 in the United Kingdom. It ranks #10 in the Fintech industry and #6 in the Financial Services subindustry.
HSBC has supported 59 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $14.1 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.
HSBC has deployed more than $5.2 billion in startup investments through HSBC Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 59 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm HSBC Ventures has invested in over 56 startups since it was founded in 2021.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Fintech, and Ecommerce & Retail, categories where HSBC's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with HSBC. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
HSBC engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 59 startups in total based on our database.


HSBC's top 5 associated startups have raised 65% of the $14.1 billion raised in the last ten years across all 59 associated startups, led by Tradeshift at $3.3 billion. HSBC is associated with 58 active startups and 1 exit. HSBC Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 56 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 822 | Social & Leisure | Hong Kong | Direct Investment | HSBC Ventures | |
| SB 645 | Software & Data | Munich | Direct Investment | HSBC Ventures | |
Token.io | SB 630 | Fintech | London | Direct Investment | HSBC Ventures |
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