The Startup Ecosystem of Kyiv

Kyiv has 355 startups in our sample database which represents about 82% of Ukraine’s sampled startups. Kyiv is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Ukraine.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Kyiv developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 16 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Ukraine

Regional Ranking

5th
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1
In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

77th
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16
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Kyiv

Our startup ecosystem map for Kyiv includes a sample of 355 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Kyiv is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Kyiv’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 52 and in Social & Leisure, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Kyiv
Mobalytics startup icon
Mobalytics
Restream startup icon
Restream
HealthJoy startup icon
HealthJoy

Startups

Successful Software and Data startups in Kyiv
Mobalytics startup icon
Mobalytics
Let's Enhance startup icon
Let's Enhance
RevenueGrid startup icon
RevenueGrid

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#52 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 150 startups for Software and Data.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#65 worldwide

The Social & Leisure industry in Kyiv is ranked 65 globally. There are 37 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.

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Marketing & Sales
#67 worldwide

Marketing & Sales is ranked 67th in the world. Our database contains 33 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Kyiv's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Kyiv there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Social & Leisure, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 62% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kyiv.

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Overview

Kyiv is Ukraine's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in Eastern Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Kyiv is ranked 77th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Mobalytics.

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

Accelerators

Jooble Venture Lab startup icon

Jooble Venture Lab

Valle Impacta startup icon

Valle Impacta

FoodTech accelerator by LvBS startup icon

FoodTech accelerator by LvBS

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Kiev, Volodymyrsky startup icon

Regus - Kiev, Volodymyrsky

Regus - Kiev, Forum West Side startup icon

Regus - Kiev, Forum West Side

Regus - Kiev Horizon Park startup icon

Regus - Kiev Horizon Park

Organizations

IT Ukraine Association startup icon

IT Ukraine Association

UNIT.City startup icon

UNIT.City

Tech Ukraine startup icon

Tech Ukraine

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