The Startup Ecosystem of Chicago
Chicago has 1191 startups in our sample database. This represents about 3% of The United States’s startups. Chicago is the 6th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
While Chicago decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in The United States remained stable at 6 nationally since 2022.
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In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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Chicago Top Startup Industries
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Chicago Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Chicago has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...
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The Startup Ecosystem in Chicago
Global Rank
Chicago is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Chicago’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 5 and in Foodtech, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
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Notable Startups in Chicago
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Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Chicago
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Why should you join Chicago's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Chicago there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 20% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Chicago.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Chicago is The United States' 6th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 6th in North America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Chicago is ranked 15th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including SpotHero and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Boeing and Regus - Illinois, Schaumburg - Woodfield Preserve.
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