The Startup Ecosystem of Perth

Perth boasts 52 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of Australia’s sampled startups. Perth is the 4th best startup ecosystem in Australia.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Perth shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 9 spots.

National Ranking

4th
0
In Australia

Regional Ranking

5th
0
In Australia and Oceania

Global Ranking

166th
+
9
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Perth

Startups in Perth excel in Energy & Environment, Foodtech, and Hardware & and IoT. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment industry. One of the most promising startups in Perth in 2022 is HealthEngine, Pilbara Minerals, and Vitruvian Form.

Global Rank

Perth is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Perth’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 73 and in Foodtech, and Hardware & IoT. 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
38th
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2
20.490
3.98
12.87
3.64
2nd
0
42nd
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3
17.142
2.85
10.65
3.64
3rd
0
101st
+
11
7.151
1.04
2.47
3.64
4th
0
166th
+
9
4.810
0.48
0.69
3.64
5th
0
239th
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41
3.248
0.46
0.24
2.55
6th
0
243rd
+
6
3.118
0.49
0.18
2.45
7th
0
355th
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86
1.495
0.18
0.15
1.17
8th
0
367th
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91
1.414
0.18
0.12
1.11
9th
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1
543rd
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79
0.616
0.08
0.06
0.48
10th
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1
622nd
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183
0.475
0.06
0.04
0.37
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Startups

Notable Startups in Perth
HealthEngine startup icon
HealthEngine
Pilbara Minerals startup icon
Pilbara Minerals
Vitruvian Form startup icon
Vitruvian Form

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Perth
Pilbara Minerals startup icon
Pilbara Minerals
Power Ledger startup icon
Power Ledger
Gridcognition startup icon
Gridcognition

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#73 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 10 startups for Energy & Environment.

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#105 worldwide

In Australia and Oceania, Perth's Foodtech is in top 105. Perth has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Foodtech startups that are represented on our map.

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#156 worldwide

Hardware & IoT is ranked 156th in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Perth's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Perth there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Foodtech, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 44% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Perth.

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National Rank

5th

Regional Rank

Overview

Perth is Australia's 4th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Perth is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including HealthEngine.

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

Coworking Spaces

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Spacecubed

Organizations

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Entrepreneur Cafe - Perth

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