The Startup Ecosystem of Kristiansand

Kristiansand has 8 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of Norway’s sampled startups. Kristiansand is the 6th best startup ecosystem in Norway.

CITY RANKING

While Kristiansand decreased by 41 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Norway remained stable at 6 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

6th
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In Norway

Regional Ranking

277th
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14
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

832nd
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41
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kristiansand

Startups in Kristiansand excel in Software and Data, Education, and Marketing & and Sales. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software and Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Kristiansand in 2023 is KitchenTime, , and undefined.

Global Rank

Kristiansand is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Kristiansand’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 521 and in Education, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Kristiansand
KitchenTime startup icon
KitchenTime

Startups

Successful Software and Data startups in Kristiansand

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#521 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Software and Data.

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Education
1 startups

Kristiansand has 1 startup in Education on our map.

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
1 startups

Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Kristiansand's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Kristiansand there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Education, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 75% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kristiansand.

6th

National Rank

277th

Regional Rank

Overview

Kristiansand is Norway's 6th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 277th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Kristiansand is ranked 832nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including KitchenTime.

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