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.
London kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 3rd.
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London is ranked within the top 10 startup ecosystems globally.
London’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 3 and in Fintech, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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