The Startup Ecosystem of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur has 203 startups in our sample database which represents about 76% of Malaysia’s sampled startups. Kuala Lumpur is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Malaysia.
CITY RANKING
In 2023, the startup scene of Kuala Lumpur shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.
National Ranking
In Malaysia
Regional Ranking
In South East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kuala Lumpur
Global Rank
Kuala Lumpur is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Kuala Lumpur’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 27 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Malaysia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 87th + 1 | 8.095 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 329th + 12 | 1.144 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 594th + 404 | 0.360 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Kuala Lumpur
Startups
Successful Education startups in Kuala Lumpur
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 40 startups for Education.
The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Kuala Lumpur is ranked 41 globally. There are 21 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 62nd in the world. Our database contains 17 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Kuala Lumpur's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Kuala Lumpur there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Ecommerce & Retail, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 38% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kuala Lumpur.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in South East Asia. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Kuala Lumpur is ranked 87th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including TNG Digital and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Mindvalley and Mercu 2.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Kuala Lumpur
Accelerators
NEXEA Venture Capital & Angel Investors
Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre - MaGIC
GameFounders
Coworking Spaces
Mercu 2
Equatorial Plaza
Regus - Kuala Lumpur Sentral, CIMB
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