The Startup Ecosystem of Sydney

Sydney has 683 startups in our sample database which represents about 39% of Australia’s sampled startups. Sydney is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Australia.

CITY RANKING

Sydney kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 38th.

National Ranking

1st
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In Australia

Regional Ranking

1st
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In Australia and Oceania

Global Ranking

38th
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Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Sydney

Our startup ecosystem map for Sydney includes a sample of 683 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 2 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Sydney is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Sydney’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 23 and in Social & Leisure, and Software and Data. Find out more

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1.997
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Startups

Notable Startups in Sydney
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Employment Hero
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Paws for Life
Campaign Monitor startup icon
Campaign Monitor

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Sydney
Finder startup icon
Finder
Lendi startup icon
Lendi
Athena startup icon
Athena

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Fintech
#23 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 216 startups for Fintech.

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Social & Leisure
#23 worldwide

The Social & Leisure industry in Sydney is ranked 23 globally. There are 121 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.

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Software and Data
#24 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 24th in the world. Our database contains 70 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Sydney's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Sydney there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Social & Leisure, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 60% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sydney.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Sydney is Australia's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Sydney is ranked 38th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Employment Hero and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Canva and 320 Pitt Street.

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

Accelerators

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UNSW Founders

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Launch Pad

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Sparklabs Cultiv8

Coworking Spaces

64 York St startup icon

64 York St

320 Pitt Street startup icon

320 Pitt Street

66 King Street startup icon

66 King Street

Organizations

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Agentcis

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