The Startup Ecosystem of Columbus
Columbus has 139 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
While Columbus decreased by 7 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in The United States remained stable at 24 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Columbus
Global Rank
Columbus is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Columbus’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 58 and in Health, and Ecommerce & Retail. 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 Columbus
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Columbus
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 41 startups for Software and Data.
The Health industry in Columbus is ranked 63 globally. There are 20 startups for Health on our sample database and map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 67th in the world. Our database contains 16 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Columbus's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Columbus there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Health, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Columbus.
24th
National Rank
28th
Regional Rank
Overview
Columbus is The United States' 24th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 28th in North America. With a population of <0.1M people, Columbus is ranked 71st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Loop Returns.
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