The Startup Ecosystem of Mombasa

Mombasa has 9 startups in our sample database which represents about 5% of Kenya’s sampled startups. Mombasa is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Kenya.

CITY RANKING

While Mombasa decreased by 46 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Kenya remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Kenya

Regional Ranking

10th
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1
In Eastern Africa

Global Ranking

937th
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46
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Mombasa

Startups in Mombasa excel in Software and Data, Marketing & Sales, and Hardware & and IoT. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software and Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Mombasa in 2023 is , , and undefined.

Global Rank

Mombasa is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Mombasa’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 549 and in Marketing & Sales, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Mombasa

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Successful Software and Data startups in Mombasa

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Startups Ranking by Industry

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Software and Data
#549 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 6 startups for Software and Data.

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Marketing & Sales
1 startups

Mombasa has 1 startup in Marketing & Sales on our map.

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Hardware & IoT
1 startups

Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.

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Why should you join Mombasa's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Mombasa there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Marketing & Sales, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 89% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Mombasa.

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National Rank

10th

Regional Rank

Overview

Mombasa is Kenya's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 10th in Eastern Africa. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Mombasa is ranked 937th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including undefined.

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Startup Infrastructure in Mombasa
With a large variety of initiatives, Mombasa's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Eastern Africa. Mombasa offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Mombasa's most prominent support initiatives:

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