The Startup Ecosystem of Minneapolis
Minneapolis boasts 324 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Minneapolis is the 17th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
Minneapolis kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, ranking 43rd.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Minneapolis
Global Rank
Minneapolis is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Minneapolis’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 10 and in Health, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Minneapolis
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Minneapolis
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 64 startups for Transportation.
In North America, Minneapolis' Health is in top 18. Minneapolis has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.
Fintech is ranked 35th in the world. Our database contains 26 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Minneapolis's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Minneapolis there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Health, Fintech. These three industries represent about 44% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Minneapolis.
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National Rank
19th
Regional Rank
Overview
Minneapolis is The United States' 17th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 19th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Minneapolis is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including When I Work and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Rivian and Assemble Shared Office.
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