The Startup Ecosystem of Varna

Varna has 10 startups in our sample database which represents about 4% of Bulgaria’s sampled startups. Varna is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Bulgaria.

CITY RANKING

While Varna decreased by 10 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Bulgaria remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Bulgaria

Regional Ranking

51st
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6
In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

654th
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10
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Varna

Startups in Varna excel in Software and Data, Social & Leisure, and Marketing & and Sales. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software and Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Varna in 2023 is Casualino, Mimirium, and Simvoly.

Global Rank

Varna is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Varna’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 438 and in Social & Leisure, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Varna
Casualino startup icon
Casualino
Mimirium startup icon
Mimirium
Simvoly startup icon
Simvoly

Startups

Successful Software and Data startups in Varna
Casualino startup icon
Casualino
Mimirium startup icon
Mimirium
Simvoly startup icon
Simvoly

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#438 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 5 startups for Software and Data.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
2 startups

Varna has 2 startups in Social & Leisure on our map.

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Marketing & Sales
2 startups

Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Varna's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Varna there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Social & Leisure, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 90% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Varna.

2nd

National Rank

51st

Regional Rank

Overview

Varna is Bulgaria's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 51st in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Varna is ranked 654th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Casualino.

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

Coworking Spaces

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Beehive - the co-working space of Varna

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