The Startup Ecosystem of Philadelphia
Philadelphia boasts 480 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Philadelphia is the 15th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
Philadelphia kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, ranking 35th.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
ECOSYSTEM
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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 Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 20 and in Software and Data, and Social & Leisure. 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 Philadelphia
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Philadelphia
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 95 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
In North America, Philadelphia's Software and Data is in top 28. Philadelphia has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 34th in the world. Our database contains 47 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 Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 43% 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' 15th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 16th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Philadelphia is ranked th in the world. The city boasts 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
Alphalab
DreamIT Ventures - Austin
Coworking Spaces
WeWork Northern Liberties
WeWork Walnut St
WeWork 1900 Market St
Organizations
Netcito
StartUp StorySlam
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