The Startup Ecosystem of Kolkata
Kolkata boasts 52 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of India’s sampled startups. Kolkata is the 9th best startup ecosystem in India.
CITY RANKING
While Kolkata decreased by 53 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in India remained stable at 9 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In India
Regional Ranking
In South Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kolkata
Global Rank
Kolkata is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Kolkata’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 150 and in Foodtech, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in India - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 8th + 2 | 63.282 | 6.64 | 54.19 | 2.46 | |
2nd 0 | 13th + 1 | 43.043 | 6.68 | 33.91 | 2.46 | |
3rd 0 | 17th - 1 | 36.211 | 3.97 | 29.79 | 2.46 | |
4th 0 | 90th + 14 | 7.921 | 1.50 | 3.96 | 2.46 | |
5th 0 | 97th + 9 | 7.633 | 2.11 | 3.06 | 2.46 | |
6th 0 | 102nd + 31 | 7.148 | 1.32 | 3.37 | 2.46 | |
7th + 1 | 212th - 17 | 3.856 | 0.43 | 0.97 | 2.46 | |
8th - 1 | 223rd - 47 | 3.647 | 0.62 | 0.57 | 2.46 | |
9th 0 | 267th - 53 | 2.633 | 0.45 | 0.31 | 1.87 | |
10th + 10 | 338th + 118 | 1.605 | 0.07 | 0.40 | 1.14 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Kolkata
Startups
Successful Education startups in Kolkata
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 9 startups for Education.
In South Asia, Kolkata's Foodtech is in top 158. Kolkata has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Foodtech startups that are represented on our map.
Fintech is ranked 163rd in the world. Our database contains 6 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Kolkata's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Kolkata there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Foodtech, Fintech. These three industries represent about 44% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kolkata.
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National Rank
9th
Regional Rank
Overview
Kolkata is India's 9th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 9th in South Asia. With a population of undefined, Kolkata is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including StockEdge.
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