The Startup Ecosystem of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro boasts 108 startups in our sample database which represents about 9% of Brazil’s sampled startups. Rio de Janeiro is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Brazil.

CITY RANKING

While Rio de Janeiro decreased by 32 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Brazil remained stable at 3 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

3rd
0
In Brazil

Regional Ranking

7th
0
In South America

Global Ranking

180th
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32
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Rio de Janeiro

Startups in Rio de Janeiro excel in Education, Social & Leisure, and and Foodtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Education industry. One of the most promising startups in Rio de Janeiro in 2022 is Hotel Urbano, Descomplica, and Passei Direto.

Global Rank

Rio de Janeiro is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Rio de Janeiro’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 83 and in Social & Leisure, and Foodtech. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
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16th
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4
36.654
3.51
30.98
2.17
2nd
0
141st
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3
5.243
0.53
2.63
2.08
3rd
0
180th
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32
4.521
0.84
1.51
2.17
4th
0
215th
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61
3.789
0.59
1.03
2.17
5th
0
240th
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52
3.196
0.40
0.62
2.17
6th
0
322nd
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52
1.742
0.28
0.27
1.19
7th
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4
468th
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7
0.824
0.12
0.14
0.56
8th
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1
520th
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181
0.666
0.15
0.06
0.46
9th
0
569th
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143
0.553
0.09
0.09
0.38
10th
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3
600th
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83
0.504
0.10
0.06
0.34
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Startups

Notable Startups in Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Urbano startup icon
Hotel Urbano
Descomplica startup icon
Descomplica
Passei Direto startup icon
Passei Direto

Startups

Successful Education startups in Rio de Janeiro
Passei Direto startup icon
Passei Direto
Jovens Gênios startup icon
Jovens Gênios
Liber Educação startup icon
Liber Educação

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Education icon
Education
#83 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 22 startups for Education.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#92 worldwide

In South America, Rio de Janeiro's Social & Leisure is in top 92. Rio de Janeiro has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#123 worldwide

Foodtech is ranked 123rd in the world. Our database contains 16 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Rio de Janeiro's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Rio de Janeiro there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Social & Leisure, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 51% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Rio de Janeiro.

3rd

National Rank

7th

Regional Rank

Overview

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in South America. With a population of undefined, Rio de Janeiro is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Hotel Urbano.

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Startup Infrastructure in Rio de Janeiro
With a large variety of initiatives, Rio de Janeiro's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in South America. Rio de Janeiro offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Rio de Janeiro's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Rede Entropia

Coworking Spaces

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One o One Ecoworking House

ESCRITORIO VIRTUAL BRASIL startup icon

ESCRITORIO VIRTUAL BRASIL

StartUp Rio startup icon

StartUp Rio

Organizations

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Invest.Rio

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