The Startup Ecosystem of Johannesburg

Johannesburg has 64 startups in our sample database which represents about 28% of South Africa’s sampled startups. Johannesburg is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in South Africa.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Johannesburg shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 2 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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In South Africa

Regional Ranking

2nd
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In Southern Africa

Global Ranking

156th
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2
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Johannesburg

Our startup ecosystem map for Johannesburg includes a sample of 64 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Johannesburg is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Johannesburg’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 88 and in Software and Data, and Transportation. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Johannesburg
TymeBank startup icon
TymeBank
Ozow formerly known as i-Pay startup icon
Ozow formerly known as i-Pay
Daily Maverick startup icon
Daily Maverick

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Johannesburg
TymeBank startup icon
TymeBank
Ozow formerly known as i-Pay startup icon
Ozow formerly known as i-Pay
Pineapple startup icon
Pineapple

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#88 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 19 startups for Fintech.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#134 worldwide

The Software and Data industry in Johannesburg is ranked 134 globally. There are 17 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.

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Transportation
#145 worldwide

Transportation is ranked 145th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Johannesburg's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Johannesburg there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Software and Data, Transportation. These three industries represent about 61% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Johannesburg.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Johannesburg is South Africa's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 2nd in Southern Africa. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Johannesburg is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including TymeBank.

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

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155 West St

Regus - Johannesburg Bryanston Wedgefield startup icon

Regus - Johannesburg Bryanston Wedgefield

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Spaces - Johannesburg, SPACES Design Quarter

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