The Startup Ecosystem of Philadelphia
Philadelphia has 449 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Philadelphia is the 14th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
In 2023, the startup scene of Philadelphia shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 2 spots.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Philadelphia
Global Rank
Philadelphia is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Philadelphia’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 13 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Philadelphia
Startups
Successful Health startups in Philadelphia
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 90 startups for Health.
The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Philadelphia is ranked 14 globally. There are 63 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 20th in the world. Our database contains 43 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Philadelphia's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Philadelphia there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Ecommerce & Retail, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 44% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Philadelphia.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Philadelphia is The United States' 14th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 15th in North America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Philadelphia is ranked 33rd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including DuckDuckGo and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as SEMrush and WeWork Northern Liberties.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Philadelphia
Accelerators
NextFab
Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange
Launch Lane
Coworking Spaces
WeWork Walnut St
WeWork 1900 Market St
1100 Ludlow St
Organizations
Netcito
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