The Startup Ecosystem of Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas-Fort Worth boasts 687 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of The United States’s sampled startups. Dallas-Fort Worth is the 10th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Dallas-Fort Worth shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.
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The Startup Ecosystem in Dallas
Global Rank
Dallas-Fort Worth is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Dallas-Fort Worth’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 7 and in Health, and Marketing & Sales. 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 Dallas
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Dallas
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 132 startups for Transportation.
In North America, Dallas-Fort Worth's Health is in top 9. Dallas-Fort Worth has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 11th in the world. Our database contains 45 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Dallas's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Dallas-Fort Worth there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Health, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 32% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Overview
Dallas-Fort Worth is The United States' 10th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 11th in North America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Dallas-Fort Worth is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including LTK and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as AT&T and Common Desk.
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Startup Infrastructure in Dallas
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