The Startup Ecosystem of Berlin
Berlin boasts 1030 startups in our sample database which represents about 38% of Germany’s sampled startups. Berlin is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Germany.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Berlin shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.
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In Western Europe
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The Startup Ecosystem in Berlin
Global Rank
Berlin is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Berlin’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 5 and in Fintech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Germany - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 12th + 1 | 48.355 | 4.99 | 39.83 | 3.54 | |
2nd 0 | 39th - 1 | 19.652 | 2.48 | 13.63 | 3.54 | |
3rd 0 | 75th - 11 | 9.078 | 1.45 | 4.10 | 3.54 | |
4th + 2 | 135th - 8 | 5.386 | 0.75 | 1.10 | 3.54 | |
5th - 1 | 146th - 49 | 5.202 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 3.54 | |
6th + 1 | 152nd - 22 | 5.059 | 0.30 | 1.23 | 3.54 | |
7th - 2 | 168th - 60 | 4.780 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 3.54 | |
8th + 2 | 199th - 18 | 4.213 | 0.04 | 0.89 | 3.28 | |
9th + 12 | 204th + 182 | 3.991 | 0.10 | 0.86 | 3.04 | |
10th + 1 | 214th - 20 | 3.814 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 2.97 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Berlin
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Berlin
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 359 startups for Energy & Environment.
In Western Europe, Berlin's Fintech is in top 6. Berlin has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 7th in the world. Our database contains 126 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Berlin's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Berlin there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Fintech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 60% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Berlin.
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Overview
Berlin is Germany's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Western Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Berlin is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Research Gate and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Zalando and Kiez Büro Coworking.
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Startup Infrastructure in Berlin
Accelerators
EY Start-up Challenge 2016
Axel Springer Plug and Play
APX Axel Springer Porsche GmbH & Co. KG
Coworking Spaces
seats2meet.com Boulevard Berlin
Office Club Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
betahaus berlin
Organizations
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