The Startup Ecosystem of Phoenix
Phoenix boasts 372 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Phoenix is the 19th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Phoenix lost 5 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 52nd worldwide.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Phoenix
Global Rank
Phoenix is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Phoenix’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 32 and in Software and Data, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Phoenix
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Phoenix
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 41 startups for Energy & Environment.
In North America, Phoenix's Software and Data is in top 40. Phoenix has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Foodtech is ranked 41st in the world. Our database contains 27 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Phoenix's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Phoenix there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Software and Data, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 28% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Phoenix.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Phoenix is The United States' 19th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 22nd in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Phoenix is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Keap and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as GoDaddy and CO+HOOTS.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Phoenix
Coworking Spaces
CO+HOOTS
Gangplank Chandler
The Office Pile
Organizations
Flinn Foundation
tekAura
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