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
In Norway
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kristiansand
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 Marketing & Sales, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Norway - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 64th + 8 | 9.963 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 264th - 66 | 1.745 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd + 1 | 344th + 29 | 1.023 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th - 1 | 413th - 81 | 0.770 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 613th + 125 | 0.341 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 832nd - 41 | 0.181 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 2 | 898th - 71 | 0.152 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 917th - 92 | 0.144 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Kristiansand
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Kristiansand
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Software and Data.
Kristiansand has 1 startup in Marketing & Sales on our map.
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, Marketing & Sales, Fintech. 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 th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including KitchenTime.
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