The Startup Ecosystem of Sydney
Sydney boasts 727 startups in our sample database which represents about 40% of Australia’s sampled startups. Sydney is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Australia.
CITY RANKING
While Sydney decreased by 2 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Australia remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Australia
Regional Ranking
In Australia and Oceania
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Sydney
Global Rank
Sydney is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Sydney’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 11 and in Software and Data, and Ecommerce & Retail. 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 Sydney
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Sydney
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 229 startups for Fintech.
In Australia and Oceania, Sydney's Software and Data is in top 23. Sydney has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 37th in the world. Our database contains 73 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Sydney's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Sydney there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Software and Data, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sydney.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Sydney is Australia's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Sydney is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Deputy and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Canva and GoodShift Co-working.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Sydney
Accelerators
Launch Pad
The Studio Incubator
Startmate
Coworking Spaces
Hub Australia
Hub Sydney
Fishburners
Organizations
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