The Startup Ecosystem of Beirut
Home to 83% of Lebanonâs startups, Beirut boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 464 in the world.
CITY RANKING
While Beirut decreased by 112 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Lebanon remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
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Regional Ranking
In Middle East
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The Startup Ecosystem in Beirut
Global Rank
Beirut is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Beirutâs startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 173 and in Education, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Lebanon - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 464th - 112 | 0.849 | 0.30 | 0.13 | 0.41 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Beirut
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Beirut
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 9 startups for Transportation.
In Middle East, Beirut's Education is in top 205. Beirut has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.
Fintech is ranked 235th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Beirut's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Beirut there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Education, Fintech. These three industries represent about 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Beirut.
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Overview
Beirut is Lebanon's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 13th in Middle East. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Beirut is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Anghami.
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