The Startup Ecosystem of Providence

Providence has 64 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Providence lost 35 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 208th worldwide.

National Ranking

63rd
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3
In United States

Regional Ranking

72nd
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4
In North America

Global Ranking

208th
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35
Worldwide

Startups

Providence Top Startup Industries

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Foodtech
#78 worldwide

3 startups

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Social & Leisure
#114 worldwide

6 startups

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Healthtech
#138 worldwide

10 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Providence Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Providence 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...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score208-352.576100%0
Quantity Score19090.41716.18%23
Sample size of startups190-11597.64%-6
Sample size of accelerators197-2444231.16%1
Sample size of coworking spaces256-2672153.49%-1
Community Score130-182460.093.49%1

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The Startup Ecosystem in Providence

Startups in Providence excel in Foodtech, Social & Leisure, and and Healthtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Providence in 2023 is Splitwise, SquadLocker, and SecZetta.

Global Rank

Providence is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Providence’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 78 and in Social & Leisure, and Healthtech. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Providence
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Splitwise
SquadLocker startup icon
SquadLocker
SecZetta startup icon
SecZetta

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Providence
EVR Foods (Lavva) startup icon
EVR Foods (Lavva)
Revival Brewing Company startup icon
Revival Brewing Company

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Providence's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Providence there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Social & Leisure, Healthtech. These three industries represent about 30% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Providence.

63rd

National Rank

72nd

Regional Rank

Overview

Providence is The United States' 63rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 72nd in North America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Providence is ranked 208th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Splitwise.

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