The Startup Ecosystem of Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte boasts 81 startups in our sample database which represents about 7% of Brazil’s sampled startups. Belo Horizonte is the 4th best startup ecosystem in Brazil.
CITY RANKING
While Belo Horizonte decreased by 61 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Brazil remained stable at 4 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Brazil
Regional Ranking
In South America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Belo Horizonte
Global Rank
Belo Horizonte is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Belo Horizonte’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 103 and in Transportation, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Brazil - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 16th + 4 | 36.654 | 3.51 | 30.98 | 2.17 | |
2nd 0 | 141st + 3 | 5.243 | 0.53 | 2.63 | 2.08 | |
3rd 0 | 180th - 32 | 4.521 | 0.84 | 1.51 | 2.17 | |
4th 0 | 215th - 61 | 3.789 | 0.59 | 1.03 | 2.17 | |
5th 0 | 240th - 52 | 3.196 | 0.40 | 0.62 | 2.17 | |
6th 0 | 322nd - 52 | 1.742 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 1.19 | |
7th + 4 | 468th - 7 | 0.824 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.56 | |
8th - 1 | 520th - 181 | 0.666 | 0.15 | 0.06 | 0.46 | |
9th 0 | 569th - 143 | 0.553 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.38 | |
10th + 3 | 600th - 83 | 0.504 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Belo Horizonte
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Belo Horizonte
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 35 startups for Fintech.
In South America, Belo Horizonte's Transportation is in top 120. Belo Horizonte has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Transportation startups that are represented on our map.
Software and Data is ranked 142nd in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Belo Horizonte's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Belo Horizonte there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Transportation, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 68% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Belo Horizonte.
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National Rank
9th
Regional Rank
Overview
Belo Horizonte is Brazil's 4th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 9th in South America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Belo Horizonte is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Sympla.
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