The Startup Ecosystem of Auckland
Auckland boasts 122 startups in our sample database which represents about 58% of New Zealand’s sampled startups. Auckland is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in New Zealand.
CITY RANKING
While Auckland decreased by 7 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in New Zealand remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In New Zealand
Regional Ranking
In Australia and Oceania
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Auckland
Global Rank
Auckland is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Auckland’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 28 and in Education, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in New Zealand - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 112th - 7 | 6.443 | 0.85 | 2.00 | 3.59 | |
2nd + 1 | 228th + 168 | 3.478 | 0.12 | 0.64 | 2.72 | |
3rd - 1 | 268th + 15 | 2.572 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 2.01 | |
4th new | 578th new | 0.536 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.42 | |
5th new | 607th new | 0.491 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.38 | |
6th new | 818th new | 0.255 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.20 | |
7th new | 823rd new | 0.251 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.20 | |
8th new | 873rd new | 0.214 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Auckland
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Auckland
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 53 startups for Transportation.
In Australia and Oceania, Auckland's Education is in top 67. Auckland has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.
Foodtech is ranked 78th in the world. Our database contains 10 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Auckland's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Auckland there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Education, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 65% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Auckland.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Auckland is New Zealand's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Auckland is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Soul Machines.
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