The Startup Ecosystem of Valletta

Home to 81% of Malta’s startups, Valletta has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 323 in the world.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Valletta shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 31 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Malta

Regional Ranking

101st
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7
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

323rd
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31
Worldwide

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Valletta Top Startup Industries

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Social & Leisure
#121 worldwide

6 startups

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Transportation
#154 worldwide

2 startups

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Marketing & Sales
#191 worldwide

2 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Valletta Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Valletta has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

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  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score323311.171100%0
Quantity Score226-227370.32327.6%70
Sample size of startups202-20435515.65%47
Sample size of accelerators250-328-7921.71%8
Sample size of coworking spaces348-35940105.12%4
Community Score258-63250.032.56%-7

ECOSYSTEM

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Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Valletta

Startups in Valletta excel in Social & Leisure, Transportation, and Marketing & and Sales. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Social & Leisure industry. One of the most promising startups in Valletta in 2023 is Chiliz, Fracture Labs, and Singular.

Global Rank

Valletta is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Valletta’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 121 and in Transportation, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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Notable Startups in Valletta
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Chiliz
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Fracture Labs
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Singular

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Successful Social & Leisure startups in Valletta
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Chiliz
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Fracture Labs
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Singular

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Valletta's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Valletta there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Transportation, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 18% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Valletta.

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Regional Rank

Overview

Valletta is Malta's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 101st in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Valletta is ranked 323rd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Chiliz.

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