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

12th
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3
In United Kingdom

Regional Ranking

60th
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25
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

222nd
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77
Worldwide

Startups

Reading Top Startup Industries

Software & Data icon
Software & Data
#213 worldwide

10 startups

Fintech icon
Fintech
#250 worldwide

2 startups

Healthtech icon
Healthtech
#282 worldwide

3 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

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...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score222-772.305100%0
Quantity Score309-313-480.198.24%-23
Sample size of startups324-33227246.94%2
Sample size of accelerators487-1139-14600%0
Sample size of coworking spaces206-20919210%2
Community Score258-632-1440.031.3%-6

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Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Reading

Startups in Reading excel in Software & Data, Fintech, and and Healthtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software & Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Reading in 2023 is CloudFactory, Cloud Direct, and Virtualstock.

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

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Startups

Notable Startups in Reading
CloudFactory startup icon
CloudFactory
Cloud Direct startup icon
Cloud Direct
Virtualstock startup icon
Virtualstock

Startups

Successful Software & Data startups in Reading
CloudFactory startup icon
CloudFactory
Cloud Direct startup icon
Cloud Direct
Virtualstock startup icon
Virtualstock

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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