The Startup Ecosystem of Moscow

Moscow has 1718 startups in our sample database which represents about 89% of Russia’s sampled startups. Moscow is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Russia.

CITY RANKING

While Moscow decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Russia remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

1st
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In Russia

Regional Ranking

1st
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In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

30th
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1
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Moscow

Startups in Moscow excel in Education, Marketing & Sales, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Education industry. One of the most promising startups in Moscow in 2023 is QIWI, UchiRu, and ivi.

Global Rank

Moscow is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Moscow’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 10 and in Marketing & Sales, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Moscow
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QIWI
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UchiRu
ivi startup icon
ivi

Startups

Successful Education startups in Moscow
UchiRu startup icon
UchiRu
Algorithmics startup icon
Algorithmics
Postnauka startup icon
Postnauka

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Education
#10 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 509 startups for Education.

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Marketing & Sales
#19 worldwide

The Marketing & Sales industry in Moscow is ranked 19 globally. There are 258 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.

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Social & Leisure
#27 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 27th in the world. Our database contains 203 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Moscow's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Moscow there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Marketing & Sales, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Moscow.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Moscow is Russia's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Eastern Europe. With a population of undefined, Moscow is ranked 30th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including QIWI and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as SberBank and LittleBig.

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

Accelerators

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MTS StartUp Hub

HSE {Pro} startup icon

HSE {Pro}

Hi-Tech Turbo startup icon

Hi-Tech Turbo

Coworking Spaces

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LittleBig

Cosew startup icon

Cosew

Leningradsky Ave, 37 startup icon

Leningradsky Ave, 37

Organizations

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Mail.Ru

Moscow Agency of Innovations startup icon

Moscow Agency of Innovations

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