The Startup Ecosystem of Melbourne
Melbourne has 392 startups in our sample database which represents about 22% of Australia’s sampled startups. Melbourne is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Australia.
CITY RANKING
Melbourne kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 42nd.
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The Startup Ecosystem in Melbourne
Global Rank
Melbourne is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Melbourne’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 17 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Australia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 38th 0 | 19.121 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 42nd 0 | 16.554 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 98th + 3 | 7.253 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 191st - 25 | 3.139 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 1 | 230th + 13 | 2.191 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 246th - 7 | 1.997 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 354th + 1 | 0.985 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 404th - 37 | 0.794 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th + 1 | 554th + 68 | 0.412 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th - 1 | 567th - 24 | 0.390 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
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Notable Startups in Melbourne
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Successful Energy & Environment startups in Melbourne
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 115 startups for Energy & Environment.
The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Melbourne is ranked 28 globally. There are 50 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.
Fintech is ranked 28th in the world. Our database contains 41 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Melbourne's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Melbourne there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Melbourne.
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Overview
Melbourne is Australia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 2nd in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Melbourne is ranked 42nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Zeller.
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