The Startup Ecosystem of Sheffield

Sheffield boasts 47 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United Kingdom’s sampled startups. Sheffield is the 11th best startup ecosystem in The United Kingdom.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Sheffield developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 139 spots.

National Ranking

11th
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6
In United Kingdom

Regional Ranking

45th
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42
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

164th
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139
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Sheffield

Startups in Sheffield excel in Social & Leisure, Hardware & IoT, and and Education. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Social & Leisure industry. One of the most promising startups in Sheffield in 2022 is Tutorful, The Floow, and Iceotope.

Global Rank

Sheffield is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Sheffield’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 49 and in Hardware & IoT, and Education. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
3rd
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2
125.637
21.67
100.17
3.79
2nd
0
60th
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8
10.406
1.16
5.45
3.79
3rd
0
63rd
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13
10.219
0.74
5.68
3.79
4th
0
94th
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4
7.806
0.84
3.17
3.79
5th
0
95th
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3
7.704
0.61
3.30
3.79
6th
0
96th
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6
7.682
0.94
2.94
3.79
7th
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6
126th
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86
5.588
0.41
1.39
3.79
8th
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1
130th
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16
5.537
0.58
1.16
3.79
9th
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3
145th
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63
5.210
0.25
1.17
3.79
10th
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1
148th
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59
5.166
0.39
0.98
3.79
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Startups

Notable Startups in Sheffield
Tutorful startup icon
Tutorful
The Floow startup icon
The Floow
Iceotope startup icon
Iceotope

Startups

Successful Social & Leisure startups in Sheffield

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#49 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 9 startups for Social & Leisure.

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#137 worldwide

In Western Europe, Sheffield's Hardware & IoT is in top 137. Sheffield has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.

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Education
#167 worldwide

Education is ranked 167th in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Sheffield's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Sheffield there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Hardware & IoT, Education. These three industries represent about 45% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sheffield.

11th

National Rank

45th

Regional Rank

Overview

Sheffield is The United Kingdom's 11th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 45th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Sheffield is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Tutorful.

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