The Startup Ecosystem of Portland

Portland has 361 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Portland is the 23rd best startup ecosystem in The United States.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Portland lost 5 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 59th worldwide.

National Ranking

23rd
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In United States

Regional Ranking

26th
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3
In North America

Global Ranking

59th
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5
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Portland

Startups in Portland excel in Energy & Environment, Social & Leisure, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment industry. One of the most promising startups in Portland in 2023 is Discogs, VetSource, and Puppet Labs.

Global Rank

Portland is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Portland’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 41 and in Social & Leisure, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Portland
Discogs startup icon
Discogs
VetSource startup icon
VetSource
Puppet Labs startup icon
Puppet Labs

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Portland
ZincFive startup icon
ZincFive
Powin Energy Corporation startup icon
Powin Energy Corporation
Woodard & Curran startup icon
Woodard & Curran

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#41 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 96 startups for Energy & Environment.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#43 worldwide

The Social & Leisure industry in Portland is ranked 43 globally. There are 53 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#44 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 44th in the world. Our database contains 41 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Portland's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Portland there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Social & Leisure, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Portland.

23rd

National Rank

26th

Regional Rank

Overview

Portland is The United States' 23rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 26th in North America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Portland is ranked 59th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Discogs.

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

Accelerators

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MassChallenge

E2Tech startup icon

E2Tech

VertueLab startup icon

VertueLab

Coworking Spaces

Power and Light Building startup icon

Power and Light Building

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Power and Light Building

830 NE Holladay St startup icon

830 NE Holladay St

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