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
In United Kingdom
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in London
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
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 London
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in London
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 1326 startups for Energy & Environment.
The Fintech industry in London is ranked 3 globally. There are 853 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.
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
1st
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
Accelerators
Seedcamp
Vitamin London
Design Council Spark
Coworking Spaces
2 Minster Court
Regus - London, St James
Spaces - Hemel Hempstead, Spaces, The Maylands
Organizations
Ernst & Young
F6S
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