The Startup Ecosystem of Des Moines

Des Moines has 24 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Des Moines shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 28 spots.

National Ranking

80th
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In United States

Regional Ranking

92nd
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13
In North America

Global Ranking

278th
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28
Worldwide

Startups

Des Moines Top Startup Industries

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Fintech
#200 worldwide

2 startups

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Ecommerce & Retail
#217 worldwide

2 startups

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Software & Data
#280 worldwide

6 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Des Moines Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Des Moines has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score278281.589100%0
Quantity Score290-291-70.21313.43%0
Sample size of startups334-339-14239.65%-35
Sample size of accelerators167-190440%2
Sample size of coworking spaces389-4242780%-5
Community Score183-257-70.063.78%3

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Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Des Moines

Startups in Des Moines excel in Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, and Software & and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Des Moines in 2023 is Roboflow, Dwolla, and Tractor Zoom.

Global Rank

Des Moines is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Des Moines’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 200 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Software & Data. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Des Moines
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Roboflow
Dwolla startup icon
Dwolla
Tractor Zoom startup icon
Tractor Zoom

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Des Moines
Tractor Zoom startup icon
Tractor Zoom

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Des Moines's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Des Moines there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Software & Data. These three industries represent about 42% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Des Moines.

80th

National Rank

92nd

Regional Rank

Overview

Des Moines is The United States' 80th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 92nd in North America. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Des Moines is ranked 278th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Roboflow.

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