The Startup Ecosystem of Beijing

Beijing has 1426 startups in our sample database which represents about 28% of China’s sampled startups. Beijing is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in China.

CITY RANKING

Beijing kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 6th.

National Ranking

1st
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In China

Regional Ranking

1st
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In East Asia

Global Ranking

6th
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Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Beijing

Our startup ecosystem map for Beijing includes a sample of 1426 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 65 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 12 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Beijing is ranked within the top 10 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Beijing’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 2 and in Hardware & IoT, and Software and Data. Find out more

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67.567
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35.292
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21.057
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20.184
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14.297
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Startups

Notable Startups in Beijing
Matchall startup icon
Matchall
Homelink startup icon
Homelink
DHgate startup icon
DHgate

Startups

Successful Education startups in Beijing
Huohua Siwei startup icon
Huohua Siwei
Meishubao startup icon
Meishubao
Pico Interactive startup icon
Pico Interactive

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Education icon
Education
#2 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 514 startups for Education.

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#3 worldwide

The Hardware & IoT industry in Beijing is ranked 3 globally. There are 179 startups for Hardware & IoT on our sample database and map.

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Software and Data
#3 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 3rd in the world. Our database contains 155 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Beijing's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Beijing there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Hardware & IoT, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Beijing.

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National Rank

1st

Regional Rank

Overview

Beijing is China's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in East Asia. With a population of undefined, Beijing is ranked 6th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Matchall and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Baidu and Air China Century Building.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Beijing
With a large variety of initiatives, Beijing's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in East Asia. Beijing offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Beijing's most prominent support initiatives:

Coworking Spaces

7 Xinxi Lu startup icon

7 Xinxi Lu

Avic Capital Tower startup icon

Avic Capital Tower

East Gongxiao Building startup icon

East Gongxiao Building

Organizations

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LaowaiCareer

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Sino Global Capital

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