The Startup Ecosystem of Wilmington

Wilmington boasts 173 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Wilmington developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 16 spots.

National Ranking

30th
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4
In United States

Regional Ranking

33rd
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5
In North America

Global Ranking

79th
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16
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Wilmington

Our startup ecosystem map for Wilmington includes a sample of 173 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Wilmington is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Wilmington’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 40 and in Marketing & Sales, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
1st
0
550.269
36.19
510.42
3.66
2nd
0
2nd
0
217.002
18.34
195.00
3.66
3rd
0
4th
0
113.855
14.68
95.52
3.66
4th
0
5th
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1
108.050
8.66
95.73
3.66
5th
0
11th
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1
51.966
4.71
43.59
3.66
6th
0
14th
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3
40.970
5.79
31.52
3.66
7th
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1
19th
0
34.963
4.96
26.34
3.66
8th
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1
20th
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2
32.906
4.36
24.89
3.66
9th
0
21st
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1
32.558
3.91
24.99
3.66
10th
0
26th
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1
29.353
4.10
21.59
3.66
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Startups

Notable Startups in Wilmington
Voice startup icon
Voice
Apiture startup icon
Apiture
Emerging Travel Group startup icon
Emerging Travel Group

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Wilmington
Voice startup icon
Voice
Lantos Technologies startup icon
Lantos Technologies
Atomontage startup icon
Atomontage

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#40 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 42 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#43 worldwide

In North America, Wilmington's Marketing & Sales is in top 43. Wilmington has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#55 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 55th in the world. Our database contains 15 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Wilmington's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Wilmington there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 42% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Wilmington.

30th

National Rank

33rd

Regional Rank

Overview

Wilmington is The United States' 30th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 33rd in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Wilmington is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Voice.

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