The Startup Ecosystem of Barcelona
Barcelona has 1318 startups in our sample database which represents about 53% of Spain’s sampled startups. Barcelona is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Spain.
CITY RANKING
While Barcelona decreased by 3 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Spain remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.
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Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Barcelona
Global Rank
Barcelona is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Barcelona’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 13 and in Social & Leisure, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Spain - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 40th - 3 | 17.658 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 49th + 1 | 13.514 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 184th - 25 | 3.317 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 284th - 14 | 1.504 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 332nd - 8 | 1.141 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th + 1 | 340th + 20 | 1.065 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 1 | 370th + 2 | 0.933 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 2 | 382nd - 31 | 0.890 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 418th - 4 | 0.757 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 436th - 12 | 0.704 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Barcelona
Startups
Successful Foodtech startups in Barcelona
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 357 startups for Foodtech.
The Social & Leisure industry in Barcelona is ranked 20 globally. There are 196 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.
Energy & Environment is ranked 23rd in the world. Our database contains 185 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Barcelona's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Barcelona there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Social & Leisure, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Barcelona.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Barcelona is Spain's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in Western Europe. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Barcelona is ranked 40th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Paack and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Glovo and Regus Plaza Catalunya.
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