The Startup Ecosystem of Manila Area
Manila Area has 189 startups in our sample database which represents about 71% of The Philippines’s sampled startups. Manila Area is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in The Philippines.
CITY RANKING
In 2023, the startup scene of Manila Area shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 5 spots.
National Ranking
In Philippines
Regional Ranking
In South East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Manila
Global Rank
Manila Area is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Manila Area’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 43 and in Education, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Philippines - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 95th + 5 | 7.429 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 468th - 19 | 0.569 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 661st + 47 | 0.296 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 904th + 48 | 0.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 951st + 8 | 0.131 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Manila
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Manila
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 23 startups for Fintech.
The Education industry in Manila Area is ranked 55 globally. There are 16 startups for Education on our sample database and map.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 72nd in the world. Our database contains 14 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Manila's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Manila Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Education, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 28% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Manila Area.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Manila Area is The Philippines' 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in South East Asia. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Manila Area is ranked 95th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including PayMaya.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Manila
Accelerators
UPSCALE Innovation Hub
TOMASInno Center
Animo Labs Technology Business Incubator
Coworking Spaces
933 Coworking Mnl
CoSpace Katipunan
The Company Cebu
Organizations
Benilde HiFi
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