The Startup Ecosystem of Kansas City
Kansas City boasts 120 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Kansas City developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 29 spots.
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In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kansas City
Global Rank
Kansas City is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Kansas City’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 54 and in Software and Data, and Transportation. 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 Kansas City
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Kansas City
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 27 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
In North America, Kansas City's Software and Data is in top 58. Kansas City has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Transportation is ranked 81st in the world. Our database contains 12 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Kansas City's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Kansas City there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data, Transportation. These three industries represent about 43% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kansas City.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Kansas City is The United States' 25th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 28th in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Kansas City is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including PayIt.
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