The Startup Ecosystem of Loughborough

Loughborough has 10 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Loughborough developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 119 spots.

National Ranking

36th
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14
In United Kingdom

Regional Ranking

157th
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47
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

518th
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119
Worldwide

Startups

Loughborough Top Startup Industries

Software & Data icon
Software & Data
#529 worldwide

3 startups

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
2 startups

2 startups

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Healthtech
2 startups

2 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Loughborough Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Loughborough 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...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score5181190.469100%0
Quantity Score604-631-720.06313.52%-38
Sample size of startups521-544-22107.11%120
Sample size of accelerators487-1139-14600%-4
Sample size of coworking spaces610-675-3936.4%14
Community Score633-1139-30600%-28

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Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Loughborough

Startups in Loughborough excel in Software & Data, Energy & Environment, and and Healthtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software & Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Loughborough in 2023 is Lcv Hire Solution, BatFast, and Intelligent Energy.

Global Rank

Loughborough is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Loughborough’s startups excel particularly in Software & Data where it ranks 529 and in Energy & Environment, and Healthtech. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Loughborough
Lcv Hire Solution startup icon
Lcv Hire Solution
BatFast startup icon
BatFast
Intelligent Energy startup icon
Intelligent Energy

Startups

Successful Software & Data startups in Loughborough
BatFast startup icon
BatFast

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Loughborough's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Loughborough there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software & Data, Energy & Environment, Healthtech. These three industries represent about 70% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Loughborough.

36th

National Rank

157th

Regional Rank

Overview

Loughborough is The United Kingdom's 36th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 157th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Loughborough is ranked 518th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Lcv Hire Solution.

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