The Startup Ecosystem of Leeds
Leeds has 44 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United Kingdom’s sampled startups. Leeds is the 9th best startup ecosystem in The United Kingdom.
CITY RANKING
Since 2023, Leeds lost 74 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 200th worldwide.
National Ranking
In United Kingdom
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Leeds
Global Rank
Leeds is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Leeds’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 59 and in Foodtech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United Kingdom - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 3rd 0 | 127.426 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd + 1 | 63rd 0 | 10.048 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd - 1 | 85th - 25 | 8.150 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th + 1 | 96th - 1 | 7.320 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th - 1 | 101st - 7 | 7.128 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 117th - 21 | 5.985 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 3 | 158th - 10 | 4.005 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 170th - 40 | 3.661 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th - 2 | 200th - 74 | 2.941 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 5 | 203rd + 23 | 2.823 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Leeds
Startups
Successful Social & Leisure startups in Leeds
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 13 startups for Social & Leisure.
The Foodtech industry in Leeds is ranked 85 globally. There are 8 startups for Foodtech on our sample database and map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 143rd in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Leeds's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Leeds there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Foodtech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 64% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Leeds.
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National Rank
53rd
Regional Rank
Overview
Leeds is The United Kingdom's 9th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 53rd in Western Europe. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Leeds is ranked 200th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Pitchero.
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