The Startup Ecosystem of Hong Kong

Hong Kong has 403 startups in our sample database which represents about 8% of China’s sampled startups. Hong Kong is the 5th best startup ecosystem in China.

CITY RANKING

Hong Kong kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 36th.

National Ranking

5th
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In China

Regional Ranking

7th
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In East Asia

Global Ranking

36th
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Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Hong Kong

Our startup ecosystem map for Hong Kong includes a sample of 403 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 9 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Hong Kong is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Hong Kong’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 18 and in Transportation, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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20.184
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14.297
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Startups

Notable Startups in Hong Kong
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AfterShip
Sandbox VR startup icon
Sandbox VR
Bowtie Life Insurance Company startup icon
Bowtie Life Insurance Company

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Hong Kong
Bowtie Life Insurance Company startup icon
Bowtie Life Insurance Company
YouTrip startup icon
YouTrip
Hyphen Group startup icon
Hyphen Group

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#18 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 151 startups for Fintech.

Transportation icon
Transportation
#27 worldwide

The Transportation industry in Hong Kong is ranked 27 globally. There are 110 startups for Transportation on our sample database and map.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#34 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 34th in the world. Our database contains 52 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Hong Kong's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Hong Kong there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Transportation, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 78% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Hong Kong.

5th

National Rank

7th

Regional Rank

Overview

Hong Kong is China's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Hong Kong is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including AfterShip.

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

Accelerators

Brinc startup icon

Brinc

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Eureka Nova

Fomocraft Ventures startup icon

Fomocraft Ventures

Coworking Spaces

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New Street

Regus - Hong Kong The Center startup icon

Regus - Hong Kong The Center

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the Hive Sai Kung

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