The Startup Ecosystem of Leeds
Leeds has 45 startups in our sample database. This represents about 1% of The United Kingdom’s 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
Startups
Leeds Top Startup Industries
8 startups
3 startups
4 startups
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Leeds Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Leeds 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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- Performance equal to global ranking
- Underperformance
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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
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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 33% 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 Xercise4less.
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