The Startup Ecosystem of Sofia

Sofia has 236 startups in our sample database which represents about 93% of Bulgaria’s sampled startups. Sofia is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Bulgaria.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Sofia shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 4 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Bulgaria

Regional Ranking

9th
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In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

119th
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4
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Sofia

Startups in Sofia excel in Marketing & Sales, Transportation, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Marketing & Sales industry. One of the most promising startups in Sofia in 2023 is Gtmhub, Hyperscience, and OfficeRnD.

Global Rank

Sofia is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Sofia’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 66 and in Transportation, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Sofia
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Gtmhub
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Hyperscience
OfficeRnD startup icon
OfficeRnD

Startups

Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Sofia
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SMSBump
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Viblast
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Weemss

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Marketing & Sales
#66 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 98 startups for Marketing & Sales.

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Transportation
#69 worldwide

The Transportation industry in Sofia is ranked 69 globally. There are 32 startups for Transportation on our sample database and map.

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Social & Leisure
#70 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 70th in the world. Our database contains 27 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Sofia's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Sofia there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Transportation, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 67% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sofia.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Sofia is Bulgaria's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 9th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Sofia is ranked 119th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Gtmhub.

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Startup Infrastructure in Sofia
With a large variety of initiatives, Sofia's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Eastern Europe. Sofia offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Sofia's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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LaunchHub Ventures

National Incubation Center Karachi startup icon

National Incubation Center Karachi

Startup Sofia Accelerator startup icon

Startup Sofia Accelerator

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Sofia City West startup icon

Regus - Sofia City West

Regus - Sofia, Airport startup icon

Regus - Sofia, Airport

Regus - Sofia, Parliament startup icon

Regus - Sofia, Parliament

Organizations

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DEV BG

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Sofia Tech Park

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Sofia Investment Agency - Invest Sofia

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