The Startup Ecosystem of Paris

Paris boasts 1516 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 2022, the startup scene of Paris shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.

National Ranking

1st
0
In France

Regional Ranking

2nd
0
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

10th
+
1
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Paris

Our startup ecosystem map for Paris includes a sample of 1516 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 20 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Paris’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 8 and in Software and Data, and Education. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
10th
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1
52.877
7.58
41.89
3.40
2nd
0
155th
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23
4.974
0.50
1.07
3.40
3rd
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1
156th
+
8
4.947
0.73
0.82
3.40
4th
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1
161st
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2
4.828
0.75
0.68
3.40
5th
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1
211th
+
21
3.857
0.33
0.55
2.98
6th
+
1
217th
+
16
3.709
0.36
0.48
2.87
7th
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2
219th
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4
3.691
0.42
0.42
2.85
8th
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2
252nd
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5
2.922
0.25
0.42
2.26
9th
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2
258th
+
8
2.789
0.27
0.36
2.16
10th
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1
272nd
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28
2.490
0.29
0.28
1.92
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Startups

Notable Startups in Paris
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QWANT
OpenClassrooms startup icon
OpenClassrooms
Ornikar startup icon
Ornikar

Startups

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

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#8 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 499 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#9 worldwide

In Western Europe, Paris' Software and Data is in top 9. Paris has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.

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Education
#11 worldwide

Education is ranked 11th in the world. Our database contains 165 startups for this industry.

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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, Software and Data, Education. 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 th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including QWANT and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Orange and La Manufacture.

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

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Incubateur de Dauphine

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SenseCube

Incubateur HEC Paris  (Station F) startup icon

Incubateur HEC Paris (Station F)

Coworking Spaces

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Le Laptop

La Cordée Paris startup icon

La Cordée Paris

Le 10h10 Coworking Café startup icon

Le 10h10 Coworking Café

Organizations

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PNO France

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Lean Mean Factory

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