The Startup Ecosystem of Valencia

Valencia has 94 startups in our sample database which represents about 4% of Spain’s sampled startups. Valencia is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Spain.

CITY RANKING

While Valencia decreased by 25 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Spain remained stable at 3 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

3rd
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In Spain

Regional Ranking

50th
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7
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

184th
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25
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Valencia

Startups in Valencia excel in Hardware & IoT, Education, and and Transportation. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Valencia in 2023 is Sales Layer, GuruWalk, and Tuvalum.

Global Rank

Valencia is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Valencia’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 113 and in Education, and Transportation. Find out more

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13.514
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1.504
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1.141
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1.065
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0.933
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0.890
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Startups

Notable Startups in Valencia
Sales Layer startup icon
Sales Layer
GuruWalk startup icon
GuruWalk
Tuvalum startup icon
Tuvalum

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Valencia
Quaternium startup icon
Quaternium
CubicUp startup icon
CubicUp
MYSPHERA startup icon
MYSPHERA

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#113 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 23 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Education icon
Education
#134 worldwide

The Education industry in Valencia is ranked 134 globally. There are 13 startups for Education on our sample database and map.

Transportation icon
Transportation
#140 worldwide

Transportation is ranked 140th in the world. Our database contains 11 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Valencia's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Valencia there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Education, Transportation. These three industries represent about 50% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Valencia.

3rd

National Rank

50th

Regional Rank

Overview

Valencia is Spain's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 50th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Valencia is ranked 184th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Sales Layer.

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

Accelerators

Plug and Play startup icon

Plug and Play

Lanzadera startup icon

Lanzadera

EIT Climate-KIC startup icon

EIT Climate-KIC

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Valencia, Plaza del Ayuntamiento startup icon

Regus - Valencia, Plaza del Ayuntamiento

Regus - Valencia, Sorolla Center startup icon

Regus - Valencia, Sorolla Center

Regus - Valencia, Europa startup icon

Regus - Valencia, Europa

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