The Startup Ecosystem of Lagos
Lagos has 352 startups in our sample database. This represents about 73% of Nigeria’s startups. Lagos is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Nigeria.
CITY RANKING
While Lagos decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Nigeria remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.
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In Nigeria
Regional Ranking
In Western Africa
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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Lagos Top Startup Industries
76 startups
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Lagos Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Lagos has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...
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The Startup Ecosystem in Lagos
Global Rank
Lagos is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Lagos’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 38 and in Transportation, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Nigeria - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 82nd - 1 | 8.230 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 587th - 114 | 0.368 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 631st + 30 | 0.326 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th + 1 | 841st new | 0.177 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th - 1 | 961st new | 0.126 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
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Notable Startups in Lagos
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Successful Fintech startups in Lagos
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Why should you join Lagos's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Lagos there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Transportation, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 38% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Lagos.
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Overview
Lagos is Nigeria's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Western Africa. With a population of 10M+ people, Lagos is ranked 82nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Jiji and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Jumia Group and Regus - Lagos, Vibranium Valley.
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