The Startup Ecosystem of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has 579 startups in our sample database which represents about 46% of The Netherlands’s sampled startups. Amsterdam is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in The Netherlands.
CITY RANKING
Amsterdam kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 27th.
National Ranking
In The Netherlands
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Amsterdam
Global Rank
Amsterdam is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Amsterdam’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 16 and in Hardware & IoT, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in The Netherlands - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 27th 0 | 27.304 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 139th + 15 | 5.042 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 163rd + 13 | 3.906 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 179th 0 | 3.458 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 193rd - 8 | 3.083 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th + 1 | 228th + 43 | 2.208 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th - 1 | 271st - 49 | 1.636 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 454th - 109 | 0.644 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 574th - 105 | 0.386 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 580th - 29 | 0.379 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Amsterdam
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Amsterdam
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 200 startups for Fintech.
The Hardware & IoT industry in Amsterdam is ranked 17 globally. There are 71 startups for Hardware & IoT on our sample database and map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 23rd in the world. Our database contains 64 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Amsterdam's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Amsterdam there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Hardware & IoT, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Amsterdam.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Amsterdam is The Netherlands' 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Amsterdam is ranked 27th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Picnic and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Booking.com and Spaces - Amsterdam, Spaces Westerpark.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Amsterdam
Accelerators
Fashion For Good
Rockstart
Travel Impact Lab
Coworking Spaces
Stadhouderskade 5-6
WeWork
Weesperstraat 61-105
Organizations
The Next Web
Holland FinTech
Startup Foundation
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