The Startup Ecosystem of Detroit

Detroit boasts 254 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Detroit is the 22nd best startup ecosystem in The United States.

CITY RANKING

Since 2022, Detroit lost 8 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 57th worldwide.

National Ranking

22nd
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4
In United States

Regional Ranking

25th
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4
In North America

Global Ranking

57th
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8
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Detroit

Our startup ecosystem map for Detroit includes a sample of 254 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Detroit is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Detroit’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 29 and in Energy & Environment, and Foodtech. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness 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
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1
108.050
8.66
95.73
3.66
5th
0
11th
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1
51.966
4.71
43.59
3.66
6th
0
14th
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3
40.970
5.79
31.52
3.66
7th
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1
19th
0
34.963
4.96
26.34
3.66
8th
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1
20th
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2
32.906
4.36
24.89
3.66
9th
0
21st
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1
32.558
3.91
24.99
3.66
10th
0
26th
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1
29.353
4.10
21.59
3.66
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Startups

Notable Startups in Detroit
Workit Health startup icon
Workit Health
Autobooks startup icon
Autobooks
AdAdapted startup icon
AdAdapted

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Detroit
Floyd startup icon
Floyd
Quikly startup icon
Quikly
Banza startup icon
Banza

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#29 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 42 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#40 worldwide

In North America, Detroit's Energy & Environment is in top 40. Detroit has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Energy & Environment startups that are represented on our map.

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#59 worldwide

Foodtech is ranked 59th in the world. Our database contains 27 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Detroit's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Detroit there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 41% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Detroit.

22nd

National Rank

25th

Regional Rank

Overview

Detroit is The United States' 22nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 25th in North America. With a population of <0.1M people, Detroit is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Workit Health.

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

Organizations

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