The Startup Ecosystem of Minneapolis
Minneapolis has 303 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Minneapolis is the 17th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
While Minneapolis decreased by 4 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in The United States remained stable at 17 nationally since 2022.
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Regional Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Minneapolis
Global Rank
Minneapolis is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Minneapolis’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 21 and in Software and Data, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Minneapolis
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Successful Health startups in Minneapolis
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 59 startups for Health.
The Software and Data industry in Minneapolis is ranked 44 globally. There are 52 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.
Foodtech is ranked 51st in the world. Our database contains 25 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Minneapolis's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Minneapolis there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Software and Data, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 45% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Minneapolis.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Minneapolis is The United States' 17th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 20th in North America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Minneapolis is ranked 47th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including When I Work and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Rivian and Regus - Minnesota, Minneapolis - Fifth Street Towers.
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