The Startup Ecosystem of Wilmington

Wilmington has 169 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Wilmington lost 14 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 93rd worldwide.

National Ranking

32nd
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2
In United States

Regional Ranking

37th
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4
In North America

Global Ranking

93rd
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14
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Wilmington

Our startup ecosystem map for Wilmington includes a sample of 169 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 37 and in Fintech, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Wilmington
Appcard startup icon
Appcard
Writesonic startup icon
Writesonic
Emerging Travel Group startup icon
Emerging Travel Group

Startups

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

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#37 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 41 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Fintech icon
Fintech
#69 worldwide

The Fintech industry in Wilmington is ranked 69 globally. There are 15 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.

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Social & Leisure
#72 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 72nd in the world. Our database contains 14 startups for this industry.

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, Fintech, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 41% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Wilmington.

32nd

National Rank

37th

Regional Rank

Overview

Wilmington is The United States' 32nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 37th in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Wilmington is ranked 93rd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Appcard.

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

Accelerators

Upekkha Value SaaS Accelerator startup icon

Upekkha Value SaaS Accelerator

Coworking Spaces

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UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Regus - Pennsylvania, Chadds Ford - Gateway Corporate startup icon

Regus - Pennsylvania, Chadds Ford - Gateway Corporate

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Regus - Delaware, Wilmington - Downtown

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