The Startup Ecosystem of Sacramento

Sacramento boasts 95 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Sacramento shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 3 spots.

National Ranking

32nd
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1
In United States

Regional Ranking

35th
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1
In North America

Global Ranking

85th
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3
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Sacramento

Our startup ecosystem map for Sacramento includes a sample of 95 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entity. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Sacramento is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Sacramento’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 53 and in Energy & Environment, and Foodtech. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness 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
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1
20th
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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
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Startups

Notable Startups in Sacramento
Trifecta startup icon
Trifecta
Connected Cannabis startup icon
Connected Cannabis
Blaize startup icon
Blaize

Startups

Successful Software and Data startups in Sacramento
Blaize startup icon
Blaize
Rhombus Systems startup icon
Rhombus Systems
Revionics startup icon
Revionics

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#53 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 20 startups for Software and Data.

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#66 worldwide

In North America, Sacramento's Energy & Environment is in top 66. Sacramento has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Energy & Environment startups that are represented on our map.

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Foodtech
#70 worldwide

Foodtech is ranked 70th in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Sacramento's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Sacramento there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Energy & Environment, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 36% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sacramento.

32nd

National Rank

35th

Regional Rank

Overview

Sacramento is The United States' 32nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 35th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Sacramento is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Trifecta and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Clubhouse.

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