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
In France
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Paris
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
Top Cities for Startups in France - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 10th + 1 | 52.877 | 7.58 | 41.89 | 3.40 | |
2nd 0 | 155th - 23 | 4.974 | 0.50 | 1.07 | 3.40 | |
3rd + 1 | 156th + 8 | 4.947 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 3.40 | |
4th - 1 | 161st + 2 | 4.828 | 0.75 | 0.68 | 3.40 | |
5th + 1 | 211th + 21 | 3.857 | 0.33 | 0.55 | 2.98 | |
6th + 1 | 217th + 16 | 3.709 | 0.36 | 0.48 | 2.87 | |
7th - 2 | 219th - 4 | 3.691 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 2.85 | |
8th + 2 | 252nd - 5 | 2.922 | 0.25 | 0.42 | 2.26 | |
9th + 2 | 258th + 8 | 2.789 | 0.27 | 0.36 | 2.16 | |
10th - 1 | 272nd - 28 | 2.490 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 1.92 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Paris
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Paris
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 499 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
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.
Education is ranked 11th in the world. Our database contains 165 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, 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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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
Accelerators
Incubateur de Dauphine
SenseCube
Incubateur HEC Paris (Station F)
Coworking Spaces
Le Laptop
La Cordée Paris
Le 10h10 Coworking Café
Organizations
PNO France
Lean Mean Factory
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