The Startup Ecosystem of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo has 614 startups in our sample database. This represents about 46% of Brazil’s startups. Sao Paulo is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Brazil.
CITY RANKING
While Sao Paulo decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Brazil remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.
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In Brazil
Regional Ranking
In South America
Global Ranking
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Sao Paulo Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo
Global Rank
Sao Paulo is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Sao Paulo’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 5 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Brazil - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 17th - 1 | 34.831 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 140th + 1 | 5.029 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 145th + 35 | 4.498 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 187th + 28 | 3.241 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 215th + 25 | 2.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 296th + 26 | 1.390 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 452nd + 16 | 0.652 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 463rd + 57 | 0.581 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 487th + 82 | 0.522 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 492nd + 108 | 0.517 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
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Notable Startups in Sao Paulo
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Successful Fintech startups in Sao Paulo
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Why should you join Sao Paulo's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Sao Paulo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Transportation. These three industries represent about 42% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sao Paulo.
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Overview
Sao Paulo is Brazil's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in South America. With a population of undefined, Sao Paulo is ranked 17th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Gupy and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Nubank and Regus - Sao Paulo, Regus E-Tower - Funchal.
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