The Startup Ecosystem of Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre boasts 62 startups in our sample database which represents about 5% of Brazil’s sampled startups. Porto Alegre is the 5th best startup ecosystem in Brazil.
CITY RANKING
While Porto Alegre decreased by 52 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Brazil remained stable at 5 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Brazil
Regional Ranking
In South America
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Porto Alegre
Global Rank
Porto Alegre is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Porto Alegre’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 150 and in Marketing & Sales, and Education. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Brazil - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 16th + 4 | 36.654 | 3.51 | 30.98 | 2.17 | |
2nd 0 | 141st + 3 | 5.243 | 0.53 | 2.63 | 2.08 | |
3rd 0 | 180th - 32 | 4.521 | 0.84 | 1.51 | 2.17 | |
4th 0 | 215th - 61 | 3.789 | 0.59 | 1.03 | 2.17 | |
5th 0 | 240th - 52 | 3.196 | 0.40 | 0.62 | 2.17 | |
6th 0 | 322nd - 52 | 1.742 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 1.19 | |
7th + 4 | 468th - 7 | 0.824 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.56 | |
8th - 1 | 520th - 181 | 0.666 | 0.15 | 0.06 | 0.46 | |
9th 0 | 569th - 143 | 0.553 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.38 | |
10th + 3 | 600th - 83 | 0.504 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Porto Alegre
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Porto Alegre
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 23 startups for Fintech.
In South America, Porto Alegre's Marketing & Sales is in top 159. Porto Alegre has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.
Education is ranked 180th in the world. Our database contains 6 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Porto Alegre's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Porto Alegre there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Marketing & Sales, Education. These three industries represent about 60% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Porto Alegre.
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National Rank
11th
Regional Rank
Overview
Porto Alegre is Brazil's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 11th in South America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Porto Alegre is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Nelogica.
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