The Startup Ecosystem of Helsinki

Helsinki boasts 478 startups in our sample database which represents about 72% of Finland’s sampled startups. Helsinki is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Finland.

CITY RANKING

While Helsinki decreased by 4 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Finland remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

1st
0
In Finland

Regional Ranking

9th
-
1
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

48th
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4
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Helsinki

Our startup ecosystem map for Helsinki includes a sample of 478 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 3 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 3 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Helsinki is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Helsinki’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 18 and in Marketing & Sales, and Transportation. 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
48th
-
4
14.795
2.42
8.69
3.68
2nd
+
1
195th
+
137
4.312
0.12
1.39
2.80
3rd
+
1
300th
+
80
2.041
0.14
0.29
1.60
4th
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2
328th
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2
1.674
0.17
0.18
1.32
5th
0
743rd
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71
0.325
0.03
0.04
0.26
6th
0
768th
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52
0.300
0.03
0.04
0.24
7th
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896th
new
0.201
0.01
0.03
0.16
8th
new
925th
new
0.191
0.02
0.02
0.15
9th
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927th
new
0.190
0.01
0.03
0.15
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Startups

Notable Startups in Helsinki
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Swappie
MariaDB startup icon
MariaDB
Small Giant Games startup icon
Small Giant Games

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Helsinki
ResQ Club startup icon
ResQ Club
Ruoka Boksi startup icon
Ruoka Boksi
Huuva startup icon
Huuva

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#18 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 135 startups for Foodtech.

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#21 worldwide

In Western Europe, Helsinki's Marketing & Sales is in top 21. Helsinki has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.

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Transportation
#25 worldwide

Transportation is ranked 25th in the world. Our database contains 32 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Helsinki's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Helsinki there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Marketing & Sales, Transportation. These three industries represent about 45% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Helsinki.

1st

National Rank

9th

Regional Rank

Overview

Helsinki is Finland's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 9th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Helsinki is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Swappie and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Nokia and MInimun Viable Office.

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Startup Infrastructure in Helsinki
With a large variety of initiatives, Helsinki's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Helsinki offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Helsinki's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Solita Accelerator Program

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Lifeline Ventures

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xEdu

Coworking Spaces

MInimun Viable Office startup icon

MInimun Viable Office

Mushrooming startup icon

Mushrooming

Village Works startup icon

Village Works

Organizations

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NewCo Helsinki

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San Francisco Oy

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