The Startup Ecosystem of Phoenix

Phoenix has 375 startups in our sample database. This represents about 1% of The United States’s startups. Phoenix is the 18th best startup ecosystem in The United States.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Phoenix shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 2 spots.

National Ranking

18th
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In United States

Regional Ranking

21st
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1
In North America

Global Ranking

50th
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2
Worldwide

Startups

Phoenix Top Startup Industries

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Energy & Environment
#24 worldwide

5 startups

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Edtech
#34 worldwide

6 startups

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Software & Data
#36 worldwide

41 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Phoenix Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Phoenix 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...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter

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The Startup Ecosystem in Phoenix

Our startup ecosystem map for Phoenix includes a sample of 375 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 4 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entity. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Phoenix is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Phoenix’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 24 and in Edtech, and Software & Data. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Phoenix
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Parchment
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Keap
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Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Phoenix
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Persefoni
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Elevation
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Yerbae

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Phoenix's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Phoenix there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Edtech, Software & Data. These three industries represent about 14% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Phoenix.

18th

National Rank

21st

Regional Rank

Overview

Phoenix is The United States' 18th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 21st in North America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Phoenix is ranked 50th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Parchment and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as GoDaddy and 2425 E Camelback Rd.

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