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
In Australia
Regional Ranking
In Australia and Oceania
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Sydney
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
Top Cities for Startups in Australia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 38th 0 | 19.121 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 42nd 0 | 16.554 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 98th + 3 | 7.253 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 191st - 25 | 3.139 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 1 | 230th + 13 | 2.191 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 246th - 7 | 1.997 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 354th + 1 | 0.985 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 404th - 37 | 0.794 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th + 1 | 554th + 68 | 0.412 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th - 1 | 567th - 24 | 0.390 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Sydney
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Sydney
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 216 startups for Fintech.
The Social & Leisure industry in Sydney is ranked 23 globally. There are 121 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.
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
Accelerators
UNSW Founders
Launch Pad
Sparklabs Cultiv8
Coworking Spaces
64 York St
320 Pitt Street
66 King Street
Organizations
Agentcis
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