The Startup Ecosystem of London

London has 4459 startups in our sample database which represents about 65% of The United Kingdom’s sampled startups. London is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in The United Kingdom.

CITY RANKING

London kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 3rd.

National Ranking

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In United Kingdom

Regional Ranking

1st
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In Western Europe

Global Ranking

3rd
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Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in London

Our startup ecosystem map for London includes a sample of 4459 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 41 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 7 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

London is ranked within the top 10 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

London’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 3 and in Fintech, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in London
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Rover
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Fresha
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Culture Trip

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in London
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Lightsource Renewable Energy startup icon
Lightsource Renewable Energy
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Octopus Energy

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Energy & Environment
#3 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 1326 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Fintech
#3 worldwide

The Fintech industry in London is ranked 3 globally. There are 853 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.

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Social & Leisure
#3 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 3rd in the world. Our database contains 505 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join London's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within London there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Fintech, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 60% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of London.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

London is The United Kingdom's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Western Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, London is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Rover and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Wise and Rentadesk.

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

Accelerators

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Seedcamp

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Vitamin London

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Design Council Spark

Coworking Spaces

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2 Minster Court

Regus - London, St James startup icon

Regus - London, St James

Spaces - Hemel Hempstead, Spaces, The Maylands startup icon

Spaces - Hemel Hempstead, Spaces, The Maylands

Organizations

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Ernst & Young

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F6S

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