The Startup Ecosystem of Tel Aviv Area

Tel Aviv Area has 1122 startups in our sample database which represents about 67% of Israel’s sampled startups. Tel Aviv Area is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Israel.

CITY RANKING

While Tel Aviv Area decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Israel remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

1st
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In Israel

Regional Ranking

1st
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In Middle East

Global Ranking

10th
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1
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Tel Aviv-Yafo

Our startup ecosystem map for Tel Aviv Area includes a sample of 1122 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 23 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 8 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Tel Aviv Area is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Tel Aviv Area’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 6 and in Software and Data, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Tel Aviv-Yafo
Similarweb startup icon
Similarweb
StreamElements startup icon
StreamElements
Guardio startup icon
Guardio

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Tel Aviv-Yafo
LocusView startup icon
LocusView
Tipa startup icon
Tipa
Enlight Renewable Energy startup icon
Enlight Renewable Energy

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#6 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 391 startups for Energy & Environment.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#7 worldwide

The Software and Data industry in Tel Aviv Area is ranked 7 globally. There are 81 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#8 worldwide

Marketing & Sales is ranked 8th in the world. Our database contains 76 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Tel Aviv-Yafo's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Tel Aviv Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Software and Data, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 49% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Tel Aviv Area.

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Regional Rank

Overview

Tel Aviv Area is Israel's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Middle East. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Tel Aviv Area is ranked 10th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Similarweb and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Wix and Regus - Modi'in, Dam HaMacbim Street.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Tel Aviv-Yafo
With a large variety of initiatives, Tel Aviv Area's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Middle East. Tel Aviv Area offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Tel Aviv Area's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

The Platform startup icon

The Platform

IDC Herzliya - Zell Entrepreneurship startup icon

IDC Herzliya - Zell Entrepreneurship

MindCET startup icon

MindCET

Coworking Spaces

ToHa startup icon

ToHa

7 Dubnov St startup icon

7 Dubnov St

Sarona startup icon

Sarona

Organizations

Meetup: The Do's and Don'ts of Smart Capital Raising startup icon

Meetup: The Do's and Don'ts of Smart Capital Raising

Startup Grind Tel-Aviv startup icon

Startup Grind Tel-Aviv

Startup Nation Central startup icon

Startup Nation Central

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