Global Map of Influential Startup Ecosystem Stakeholders and List of Influential Startup Ecosystem Stakeholders

The Global Startup Map and Startup Rankings helps you identify the best startups in 1,000 cities and 100 countries through its ever-growing database of over 120,000 startups, as well as startup unicorns, exits and the influential startup ecosystem stakeholders.

How to find Influential Startup Ecosystem Stakeholders?

With our map and list of influential startup ecosystem stakeholders, you can browse a list of over 200 influential Startup Ecosystem Stakeholders creating massive impact on a global scale for startup ecosystems. You can browse them across countries, cities and regions to discover clusters of innovation.

What is an Influential Startup Ecosystem Stakeholder?

StartupBlink has coined the term, the Startup Pantheon which includes influential startup ecosystem stakeholders from a variety of categories with a shared characteristics of creating massive and impactful innovation. Some of the pantheon members are massive companies that used to be startups, like Microsoft and Apple, and others are cutting-edge initiatives that have produced positive changes for startups such as Y Combinator.

Where are the cluster innovations?

As the status of being a pantheon member is an indicator representing organizations that have made a massive global impact on startup ecosystems, the clusters of entrepreneurship and innovation are where most pantheon members are located. In this regard, San Francisco, New York, and Beijing are the cities with the highest concentration of pantheon members.

How do we Choose the Influential Startup Ecosystem Stakeholders?

Firstly, we evaluate the success and impact of potential members. We look at whether these organizations have created a significant impact or have pioneered a trend within the startup ecosystem that continues to influence the industry.

Secondly, we assess the global influence of the potential members. We consider whether these individuals or organizations are recognized and known globally beyond their own country or region. Their reach and influence on an international scale play a crucial role in the selection process for the Pantheon Club.

Our methodology relies on desk research and tap into StartupBlink's team expertise. The club remains relatively stable, honoring longstanding members like Nokia for their global impact. Updates involve tier adjustments, welcoming new members, and excluding those linked to controversy.

What kind of startup ecosystem stakeholders can be considered as Influential?

The Startup Pantheon has a diverse range of members, not limited to startups or former unicorns. While major corporations that originated as startups form an important segment, the club also includes entities that have significantly evolved. These can be:

• Established corporations with high innovation (e.g., Apple, Microsoft).
• Innovative programs or initiatives (e.g., Estonian E-Residency, StartupChile).
• Noteworthy publications or books (e.g., Israel’s Startup Nation Book).
• Global coworking spaces (e.g., WeWork).
• Reputable universities with successful entrepreneur alumni (e.g., MIT, Harvard Business School).
• Globally Recognized startup-focused press (e.g., TechCrunch).
• Recognized accelerators (e.g., TechStars, Y Combinator).

Each influential startup ecosystem stakeholder has a tier: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Gold indicates the highest level of impact while Bronze refers to the lowest level of impact. Our PRO members can filter these stakeholders by tier to see which locations have produced the most influential stakeholders.