The Startup Ecosystem of Durban
Durban has 4 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of South Africa’s sampled startups. Durban is the 4th best startup ecosystem in South Africa.
CITY RANKING
Since 2023, Durban lost 238 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 815th worldwide.
National Ranking
In South Africa
Regional Ranking
In Southern Africa
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Durban
Global Rank
Durban is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Durban’s startups excel particularly in Education and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in South Africa - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 136th + 11 | 5.188 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 156th + 2 | 4.097 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd + 1 | 759th - 99 | 0.218 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th - 1 | 815th - 238 | 0.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Durban
Startups
Successful Education startups in Durban
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 1 startups for Education.
Durban has 1 startup in Ecommerce & Retail on our map.
Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
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Startup Infrastructure in Durban
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