The Startup Ecosystem of Victoria
Victoria has 60 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Canada’s sampled startups. Victoria is the 11th best startup ecosystem in Canada.
CITY RANKING
Since 2023, Victoria lost 41 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 225th worldwide.
National Ranking
In Canada
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Victoria
Global Rank
Victoria is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Victoria’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 133 and in Marketing & Sales, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Canada - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 23rd + 1 | 32.630 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 41st - 1 | 17.592 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 44th + 1 | 15.755 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 68th + 21 | 9.033 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 76th + 15 | 8.508 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 111th - 7 | 6.390 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 1 | 129th + 13 | 5.531 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 1 | 144th - 4 | 4.505 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 180th + 3 | 3.449 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 2 | 224th + 8 | 2.282 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Victoria
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Victoria
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 16 startups for Fintech.
The Marketing & Sales industry in Victoria is ranked 138 globally. There are 8 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 151st in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Victoria's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Victoria there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Marketing & Sales, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 52% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Victoria.
11th
National Rank
77th
Regional Rank
Overview
Victoria is Canada's 11th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 77th in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Victoria is ranked 225th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Bulletproof Executive.
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Startup Infrastructure in Victoria
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