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
In Spain
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Valencia
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
Top Cities for Startups in Spain - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 37th 0 | 20.669 | 6.18 | 11.49 | 3.00 | |
2nd 0 | 50th - 5 | 14.378 | 3.58 | 7.49 | 3.31 | |
3rd 0 | 159th - 13 | 4.911 | 0.82 | 0.78 | 3.31 | |
4th 0 | 270th - 53 | 2.558 | 0.39 | 0.21 | 1.96 | |
5th + 3 | 324th - 25 | 1.724 | 0.26 | 0.14 | 1.32 | |
6th + 1 | 351st - 58 | 1.519 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 1.17 | |
7th - 2 | 360th - 135 | 1.462 | 0.28 | 0.06 | 1.12 | |
8th - 2 | 372nd - 127 | 1.383 | 0.23 | 0.09 | 1.06 | |
9th + 3 | 414th + 193 | 1.120 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.86 | |
10th - 1 | 424th + 7 | 1.072 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.82 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Valencia
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Valencia
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 24 startups for Hardware & IoT.
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 is ranked 102nd in the world. Our database contains 12 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, 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.
ECOSYSTEM
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