The Startup Ecosystem of Gold Coast
Gold Coast boasts 13 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Australia’s sampled startups. Gold Coast is the 8th best startup ecosystem in Australia.
CITY RANKING
While Gold Coast decreased by 91 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Australia remained stable at 8 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Australia
Regional Ranking
In Australia and Oceania
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Gold Coast
Global Rank
Gold Coast is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Gold Coast’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 172 and in Software and Data, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Australia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 38th - 2 | 20.490 | 3.98 | 12.87 | 3.64 | |
2nd 0 | 42nd - 3 | 17.142 | 2.85 | 10.65 | 3.64 | |
3rd 0 | 101st + 11 | 7.151 | 1.04 | 2.47 | 3.64 | |
4th 0 | 166th + 9 | 4.810 | 0.48 | 0.69 | 3.64 | |
5th 0 | 239th - 41 | 3.248 | 0.46 | 0.24 | 2.55 | |
6th 0 | 243rd + 6 | 3.118 | 0.49 | 0.18 | 2.45 | |
7th 0 | 355th - 86 | 1.495 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 1.17 | |
8th 0 | 367th - 91 | 1.414 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 1.11 | |
9th + 1 | 543rd - 79 | 0.616 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.48 | |
10th - 1 | 622nd - 183 | 0.475 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.37 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Gold Coast
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Gold Coast
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 7 startups for Fintech.
In Australia and Oceania, Gold Coast's Software and Data is in top 291. Gold Coast has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Gold Coast's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Gold Coast there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Software and Data, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 85% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Gold Coast.
8th
National Rank
11th
Regional Rank
Overview
Gold Coast is Australia's 8th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 11th in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Gold Coast is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Boardcave.
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