The Startup Ecosystem of Kochi

Kochi has 28 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of India’s sampled startups. Kochi is the 12th best startup ecosystem in India.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Kochi lost 46 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 408th worldwide.

National Ranking

12th
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1
In India

Regional Ranking

17th
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2
In South Asia

Global Ranking

408th
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46
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kochi

Startups in Kochi excel in Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, and Software and and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Kochi in 2023 is Entri, FarmersFZ, and ZappyHire.

Global Rank

Kochi is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Kochi’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 256 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Software and Data. Find out more

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7.118
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3.449
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Startups

Notable Startups in Kochi
Entri startup icon
Entri
FarmersFZ startup icon
FarmersFZ
ZappyHire startup icon
ZappyHire

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Kochi
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ExTravelMoney.Com startup icon
ExTravelMoney.Com

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#256 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 10 startups for Fintech.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#286 worldwide

The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Kochi is ranked 286 globally. There are 4 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.

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Software and Data
#375 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 375th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Kochi's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

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

12th

National Rank

17th

Regional Rank

Overview

Kochi is India's 12th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 17th in South Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Kochi is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Entri.

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

Coworking Spaces

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Incuspaze - Oberon Mall Kochi

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