The Startup Ecosystem of Nashville
Nashville boasts 173 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Nashville lost 11 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 74th worldwide.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Nashville
Global Rank
Nashville is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Nashville’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 17 and in Social & Leisure, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Nashville
Startups
Successful Health startups in Nashville
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 48 startups for Health.
In North America, Nashville's Social & Leisure is in top 73. Nashville has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 77th in the world. Our database contains 29 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Nashville's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Nashville there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Social & Leisure, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 71% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Nashville.
27th
National Rank
30th
Regional Rank
Overview
Nashville is The United States' 27th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 30th in North America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Nashville is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Built Technologies.
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