The Startup Ecosystem of Asheville
Asheville has 16 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
Since 2023, Asheville lost 97 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 450th worldwide.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Asheville
Global Rank
Asheville is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Asheville’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 145 and in Social & Leisure, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Asheville
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Asheville
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Energy & Environment.
The Social & Leisure industry in Asheville is ranked 244 globally. There are 3 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.
Software and Data is ranked 385th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Asheville's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Asheville there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Social & Leisure, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Asheville.
135th
National Rank
153rd
Regional Rank
Overview
Asheville is The United States' 135th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 153rd in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Asheville is ranked 450th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Elite HRV.
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