The Startup Ecosystem of Johannesburg
Johannesburg boasts 67 startups in our sample database which represents about 28% of South Africa’s sampled startups. Johannesburg is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in South Africa.
CITY RANKING
While Johannesburg decreased by 6 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in South Africa remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In South Africa
Regional Ranking
In Southern Africa
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Johannesburg
Global Rank
Johannesburg is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Johannesburg’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 97 and in Fintech, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in South Africa - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 147th - 2 | 5.169 | 1.12 | 1.57 | 2.49 | |
2nd 0 | 158th - 6 | 4.935 | 0.65 | 1.79 | 2.49 | |
3rd + 1 | 577th - 9 | 0.538 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.38 | |
4th - 1 | 660th - 170 | 0.426 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Johannesburg
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Johannesburg
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 20 startups for Software and Data.
In Southern Africa, Johannesburg's Fintech is in top 99. Johannesburg has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.
Transportation is ranked 114th in the world. Our database contains 4 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Johannesburg's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Johannesburg there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Fintech, Transportation. These three industries represent about 61% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Johannesburg.
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National Rank
2nd
Regional Rank
Overview
Johannesburg is South Africa's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 2nd in Southern Africa. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Johannesburg is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Ozow formerly known as i-Pay.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Johannesburg
Coworking Spaces
The Workspace Selby
The Workspace Melrose Arch
The Workspace Wynberg
Organizations
The Kemsley Group
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