The Startup Ecosystem of Seattle
Seattle has 956 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of The United States’s sampled startups. Seattle is the 5th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
While Seattle decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in The United States remained stable at 5 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Seattle
Global Rank
Seattle is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Seattle’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 4 and in Health, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Seattle
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Seattle
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 270 startups for Energy & Environment.
The Health industry in Seattle is ranked 8 globally. There are 100 startups for Health on our sample database and map.
Software and Data is ranked 8th in the world. Our database contains 97 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Seattle's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Seattle there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Health, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 49% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Seattle.
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National Rank
5th
Regional Rank
Overview
Seattle is The United States' 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in North America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Seattle is ranked 12th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Wyze Labs and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Amazon and Tag Spaces.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Seattle
Accelerators
Jones and Foster Accelerator (Univeristy of WA)
Cleantech Open Pacific Northwest
Pioneer Square Labs
Coworking Spaces
Holyoke Building
Kelly-Springfield Building
1201 3rd Ave
Organizations
Startup Grind Seattle
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