The Startup Ecosystem of Denver
Denver boasts 599 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of The United States’s sampled startups. Denver is the 14th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Denver lost 4 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 34th worldwide.
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The Startup Ecosystem in Denver
Global Rank
Denver is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Denver’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 6 and in Software and Data, and Energy & Environment. 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 Denver
Startups
Successful Health startups in Denver
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 157 startups for Health.
In North America, Denver's Software and Data is in top 20. Denver has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Energy & Environment is ranked 22nd in the world. Our database contains 56 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Denver's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Denver there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Software and Data, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 45% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Denver.
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Overview
Denver is The United States' 14th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 15th in North America. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Denver is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Sympoz.
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