The Startup Ecosystem of Tampa Bay Area
Tampa Bay Area boasts 182 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Tampa Bay Area shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 5 spots.
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In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Tampa
Global Rank
Tampa Bay Area is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Tampa Bay Area’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 42 and in Software and Data, and Transportation. 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 Tampa
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Tampa
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 40 startups for Marketing & Sales.
In North America, Tampa Bay Area's Software and Data is in top 52. Tampa Bay Area has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Transportation is ranked 65th in the world. Our database contains 15 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Tampa's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Tampa Bay Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Software and Data, Transportation. These three industries represent about 40% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Tampa Bay Area.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Tampa Bay Area is The United States' 28th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 31st in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Tampa Bay Area is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Red Rover.
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