The Startup Ecosystem of Paris

Paris has 1450 startups in our sample database which represents about 59% of France’s sampled startups. Paris is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in France.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Paris shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.

National Ranking

1st
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In France

Regional Ranking

2nd
0
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

9th
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1
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Paris

Our startup ecosystem map for Paris includes a sample of 1450 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 29 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 2 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Paris is ranked within the top 10 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Paris’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 6 and in Fintech, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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9th
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1
57.477
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2
152nd
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9
4.281
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00.00
00.00
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1
157th
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2
4.093
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00.00
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1
169th
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13
3.714
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00.00
5th
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2
210th
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9
2.469
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00.00
00.00
6th
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1
213th
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2
2.457
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00.00
00.00
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1
231st
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14
2.172
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245th
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7
2.014
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00.00
9th
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1
247th
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25
1.982
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10th
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1
270th
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22
1.645
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Startups

Notable Startups in Paris
Deezer startup icon
Deezer
QWANT startup icon
QWANT
Adikteev startup icon
Adikteev

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Paris
Planity startup icon
Planity
Bien'ici startup icon
Bien'ici
Malt startup icon
Malt

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#6 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 474 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

Fintech icon
Fintech
#6 worldwide

The Fintech industry in Paris is ranked 6 globally. There are 166 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#6 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 6th in the world. Our database contains 157 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Paris's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Paris there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Paris.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Paris is France's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 2nd in Western Europe. With a population of undefined, Paris is ranked 9th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Deezer and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Schneider Electric and Mutinerie.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Paris
With a large variety of initiatives, Paris's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Paris offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Paris's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

Ubisoft Entrepreneurs Lab startup icon

Ubisoft Entrepreneurs Lab

Incubateur de Dauphine startup icon

Incubateur de Dauphine

Le Village By CA startup icon

Le Village By CA

Coworking Spaces

40 Rue du Colisée startup icon

40 Rue du Colisée

5 Rue des Italiens startup icon

5 Rue des Italiens

37 Avenue Trudaine startup icon

37 Avenue Trudaine

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