The Startup Ecosystem of Venice

Venice has 23 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of Italy’s sampled startups. Venice is the 6th best startup ecosystem in Italy.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Venice shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 23 spots.

National Ranking

6th
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In Italy

Regional Ranking

137th
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13
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

455th
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23
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Venice

Startups in Venice excel in Foodtech, Social & Leisure, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Venice in 2023 is THRON, QLASH, and Busforfun.

Global Rank

Venice is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Venice’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 199 and in Social & Leisure, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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1
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24
3.808
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11
1.758
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1.248
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1.133
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455th
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23
0.641
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16
0.430
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547th
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0.423
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0.410
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0.357
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Startups

Notable Startups in Venice
THRON startup icon
THRON
QLASH startup icon
QLASH
Busforfun startup icon
Busforfun

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Venice
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Landlab

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#199 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 9 startups for Foodtech.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#259 worldwide

The Social & Leisure industry in Venice is ranked 259 globally. There are 3 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#267 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 267th in the world. Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Venice's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Venice there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Social & Leisure, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 61% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Venice.

6th

National Rank

137th

Regional Rank

Overview

Venice is Italy's 6th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 137th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Venice is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including THRON.

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