The Startup Ecosystem of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz boasts 41 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
While Santa Cruz decreased by 4 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in The United States remained stable at 39 nationally since 2021.
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Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Santa Cruz
Global Rank
Santa Cruz is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Santa Cruz’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 31 and in Education, and Health. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Santa Cruz
Startups
Successful Social & Leisure startups in Santa Cruz
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 8 startups for Social & Leisure.
In North America, Santa Cruz's Education is in top 164. Santa Cruz has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.
Health is ranked 185th in the world. Our database contains 4 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Santa Cruz's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Santa Cruz there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Education, Health. These three industries represent about 49% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Santa Cruz.
39th
National Rank
45th
Regional Rank
Overview
Santa Cruz is The United States' 39th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 45th in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Santa Cruz is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Looker and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Netflix and The Satellite Flexible Workspace and Digital Media Studio.
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Startup Infrastructure in Santa Cruz
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The Satellite Flexible Workspace and Digital Media Studio
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Satellite Scotts Valley
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