The Startup Ecosystem of Munich
Munich boasts 380 startups in our sample database which represents about 14% of Germany’s sampled startups. Munich is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Germany.
CITY RANKING
While Munich decreased by 1 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Germany remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Germany
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Munich
Global Rank
Munich is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Munich’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 18 and in Software and Data, and Health. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Germany - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 12th + 1 | 48.355 | 4.99 | 39.83 | 3.54 | |
2nd 0 | 39th - 1 | 19.652 | 2.48 | 13.63 | 3.54 | |
3rd 0 | 75th - 11 | 9.078 | 1.45 | 4.10 | 3.54 | |
4th + 2 | 135th - 8 | 5.386 | 0.75 | 1.10 | 3.54 | |
5th - 1 | 146th - 49 | 5.202 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 3.54 | |
6th + 1 | 152nd - 22 | 5.059 | 0.30 | 1.23 | 3.54 | |
7th - 2 | 168th - 60 | 4.780 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 3.54 | |
8th + 2 | 199th - 18 | 4.213 | 0.04 | 0.89 | 3.28 | |
9th + 12 | 204th + 182 | 3.991 | 0.10 | 0.86 | 3.04 | |
10th + 1 | 214th - 20 | 3.814 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 2.97 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Munich
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Munich
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 122 startups for Transportation.
In Western Europe, Munich's Software and Data is in top 22. Munich has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Health is ranked 27th in the world. Our database contains 39 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Munich's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Munich there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Software and Data, Health. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Munich.
2nd
National Rank
7th
Regional Rank
Overview
Munich is Germany's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Munich is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including tado°.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Munich
Accelerators
ATB X Accelerator
World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator
MAN Impact Accelerator
Coworking Spaces
WeWork Neuturmstrasse
Wework
WeWork Oskar-Von-Miller
Organizations
StartupHeatMap Europe
PLAY Your Future
Palacios Internet & Marketing
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