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

4th
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1
In South Africa

Regional Ranking

6th
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3
In Southern Africa

Global Ranking

815th
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238
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Durban

Startups in Durban excel in Education, Ecommerce & Retail, and and Fintech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Education industry. One of the most promising startups in Durban in 2023 is iKhokha, Vitls, and undefined.

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

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Startups

Notable Startups in Durban
iKhokha startup icon
iKhokha
Vitls startup icon
Vitls

Startups

Successful Education startups in Durban

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Education icon
Education
1 startups

On our map, you can explore a total of 1 startups for Education.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
1 startups

Durban has 1 startup in Ecommerce & Retail on our map.

Fintech icon
Fintech
1 startups

Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.

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Overview

4th

National Rank

6th

Regional Rank

Overview

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Startup Infrastructure in Durban
With a large variety of initiatives, Durban's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Southern Africa. Durban offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Durban's most prominent support initiatives:

Coworking Spaces

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Regus - Durban, Westville - Westway Office Park

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