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.
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In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
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Startups
Des Moines Top Startup Industries
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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...
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The Startup Ecosystem in Des Moines
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
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 Des Moines
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Des Moines
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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.
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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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Tue Sep 19 2023
The Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings by StartupBlink
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