The Startup Ecosystem of Austin
Austin boasts 954 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of The United States’s sampled startups. Austin is the 8th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Austin lost 2 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 20th worldwide.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Austin
Global Rank
Austin is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Austin’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 16 and in Health, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Austin
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Austin
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 353 startups for Hardware & IoT.
In North America, Austin's Health is in top 16. Austin has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 16th in the world. Our database contains 94 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Austin's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Austin there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Health, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Austin.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Austin is The United States' 8th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 8th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Austin is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including HomeAway and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Bumble and T-Werx Coworking.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Austin
Accelerators
Capital Factory
Thinktiv
Tech Ranch
Coworking Spaces
Tech Ranch
Incubator for Innovation and Impact
T-Werx Coworking
Organizations
3 Day Startup
Stallion Assets
AngelSpan, Inc
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