The Startup Ecosystem of Cape Town
Cape Town has 138 startups in our sample database which represents about 60% of South Africa’s sampled startups. Cape Town is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in South Africa.
CITY RANKING
In 2023, the startup scene of Cape Town shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 11 spots.
National Ranking
In South Africa
Regional Ranking
In Southern Africa
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Cape Town
Global Rank
Cape Town is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Cape Town’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 67 and in Fintech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in South Africa - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 136th + 11 | 5.188 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 156th + 2 | 4.097 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd + 1 | 759th - 99 | 0.218 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th - 1 | 815th - 238 | 0.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Cape Town
Startups
Successful Education startups in Cape Town
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 41 startups for Education.
The Fintech industry in Cape Town is ranked 95 globally. There are 26 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 98th in the world. Our database contains 13 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Cape Town's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Cape Town there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Fintech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cape Town.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Cape Town is South Africa's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Southern Africa. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Cape Town is ranked 136th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Yoco and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Naspers and 80 Strand.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Cape Town
Accelerators
ICE71 Accelerate
Savant
Coworking Spaces
80 Strand
Regus - Cape Town Century City
Spaces - Cape Town, 50 Long Street
Organizations
Startup Grind Cape Town
Teraco
SA Innovation Summit
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