The Startup Ecosystem of Valencia

Valencia boasts 100 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 13 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Spain remained stable at 3 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

3rd
0
In Spain

Regional Ranking

43rd
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5
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

159th
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13
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Valencia

Startups in Valencia excel in Hardware & IoT, Education, and and Health. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Valencia in 2022 is Sales Layer, Demium Startups, and Sothis Information Technology, SL.

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 97 and in Education, and Health. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
37th
0
20.669
6.18
11.49
3.00
2nd
0
50th
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5
14.378
3.58
7.49
3.31
3rd
0
159th
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13
4.911
0.82
0.78
3.31
4th
0
270th
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53
2.558
0.39
0.21
1.96
5th
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3
324th
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25
1.724
0.26
0.14
1.32
6th
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1
351st
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58
1.519
0.24
0.11
1.17
7th
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2
360th
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135
1.462
0.28
0.06
1.12
8th
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2
372nd
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127
1.383
0.23
0.09
1.06
9th
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3
414th
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193
1.120
0.12
0.14
0.86
10th
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1
424th
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7
1.072
0.16
0.09
0.82
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Startups

Notable Startups in Valencia
Sales Layer startup icon
Sales Layer
Demium Startups startup icon
Demium Startups
Sothis Information Technology, SL startup icon
Sothis Information Technology, SL

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Valencia
MYSPHERA startup icon
MYSPHERA
Kenmei Technologies startup icon
Kenmei Technologies
Quaternium startup icon
Quaternium

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#97 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 24 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Education icon
Education
#99 worldwide

In Western Europe, Valencia's Education is in top 99. Valencia has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.

Health icon
Health
#102 worldwide

Health is ranked 102nd in the world. Our database contains 12 startups for this industry.

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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, Health. These three industries represent about 49% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Valencia.

3rd

National Rank

43rd

Regional Rank

Overview

Valencia is Spain's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 43rd in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Valencia is ranked th in the world. The city boasts 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

Demium startup icon

Demium

Coworking Spaces

Tiovivo Creativo startup icon

Tiovivo Creativo

Wayco startup icon

Wayco

Coworking Ruzafa startup icon

Coworking Ruzafa

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