The Startup Ecosystem of Paphos

Home to 11% of Cyprus’s startups, Paphos has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 814 in the world.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Paphos shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 34 spots.

National Ranking

3rd
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In Cyprus

Regional Ranking

267th
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26
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

814th
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34
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Paphos

Startups in Paphos excel in Software and Data, Fintech, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software and Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Paphos in 2023 is plug&paid, SMS.to, and EmailVerifier.com.

Global Rank

Paphos is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Paphos’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 477 and in Fintech, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Paphos
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plug&paid
SMS.to startup icon
SMS.to
EmailVerifier.com startup icon
EmailVerifier.com

Startups

Successful Software and Data startups in Paphos
SMS.to startup icon
SMS.to
EmailVerifier.com startup icon
EmailVerifier.com
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Fax Broadcasting

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#477 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Software and Data.

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Fintech
1 startups

Paphos has 1 startup in Fintech on our map.

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Ecommerce & Retail
1 startups

Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.

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Overview

Within Paphos there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 86% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Paphos.

3rd

National Rank

267th

Regional Rank

Overview

Paphos is Cyprus' 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 267th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Paphos is ranked 814th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including plug&amp;paid.

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