The Startup Ecosystem of Reading
Reading has 27 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
Since 2023, Reading lost 77 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 222nd worldwide.
National Ranking
In United Kingdom
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
Startups
Reading Top Startup Industries
10 startups
2 startups
3 startups
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Reading Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Reading 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...
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- Performance equal to global ranking
- Underperformance
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The Startup Ecosystem in Reading
Global Rank
Reading is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Reading’s startups excel particularly in Software & Data where it ranks 213 and in Fintech, and Healthtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United Kingdom - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 3rd 0 | 127.426 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd + 1 | 63rd 0 | 10.048 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd - 1 | 85th - 25 | 8.150 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th + 1 | 96th - 1 | 7.320 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th - 1 | 101st - 7 | 7.128 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 117th - 21 | 5.985 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 3 | 158th - 10 | 4.005 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 170th - 40 | 3.661 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th - 2 | 200th - 74 | 2.941 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 5 | 203rd + 23 | 2.823 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Reading
Startups
Successful Software & Data startups in Reading
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Reading's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Reading there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software & Data, Fintech, Healthtech. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Reading.
12th
National Rank
60th
Regional Rank
Overview
Reading is The United Kingdom's 12th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 60th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Reading is ranked 222nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including CloudFactory.
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