The Startup Ecosystem of Waterford
Waterford boasts 3 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Ireland’s sampled startups. Waterford is the 8th best startup ecosystem in Ireland.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Waterford lost 151 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 996th worldwide.
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Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Waterford
Global Rank
Waterford is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Waterford's startups overperform in Software and Data,Fintech,, all ranking within the global top 50.
Top Cities for Startups in Ireland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 46th + 5 | 15.049 | 2.20 | 9.36 | 3.49 | |
2nd 0 | 297th + 17 | 2.154 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 1.67 | |
3rd 0 | 298th + 21 | 2.067 | 0.17 | 0.29 | 1.61 | |
4th 0 | 399th + 132 | 1.205 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.94 | |
5th + 1 | 866th + 49 | 0.222 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.17 | |
6th new | 931st new | 0.187 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.15 | |
7th new | 957th new | 0.176 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.14 | |
8th - 3 | 996th - 151 | 0.158 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Waterford
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Waterford
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 2 startups for Software and Data.
Waterford boasts 1 startup in Fintech on our map.
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