The Startup Ecosystem of Kolkata

Kolkata has 47 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

In 2023, the startup scene of Kolkata developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 28 spots.

National Ranking

9th
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In India

Regional Ranking

11th
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2
In South Asia

Global Ranking

239th
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28
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kolkata

Startups in Kolkata excel in Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail, and and Fintech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Kolkata in 2023 is Wow! Momo, StockEdge, and Nestasia.

Global Rank

Kolkata is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Kolkata’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 102 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Fintech. Find out more

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8.482
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7.946
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7.118
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30
3.449
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Startups

Notable Startups in Kolkata
Wow! Momo startup icon
Wow! Momo
StockEdge startup icon
StockEdge
Nestasia startup icon
Nestasia

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Kolkata
Wow! Momo startup icon
Wow! Momo

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#102 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 9 startups for Foodtech.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#131 worldwide

The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Kolkata is ranked 131 globally. There are 6 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.

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Fintech
#161 worldwide

Fintech is ranked 161st in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

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 Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech. These three industries represent about 43% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kolkata.

9th

National Rank

11th

Regional Rank

Overview

Kolkata is India's 9th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 11th in South Asia. With a population of undefined, Kolkata is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Wow! Momo.

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

Coworking Spaces

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