The Startup Ecosystem of Bergen
Bergen boasts 22 startups in our sample database which represents about 6% of Norway’s sampled startups. Bergen is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Norway.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Bergen developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 119 spots.
National Ranking
In Norway
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Bergen
Global Rank
Bergen is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Bergen’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 188 and in Energy & Environment, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Norway - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 72nd + 27 | 9.398 | 1.00 | 5.20 | 3.20 | |
2nd + 1 | 198th + 178 | 4.247 | 0.12 | 0.79 | 3.34 | |
3rd + 1 | 332nd + 119 | 1.651 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 1.30 | |
4th - 2 | 373rd - 6 | 1.381 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 1.09 | |
5th new | 738th new | 0.327 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.26 | |
6th new | 791st new | 0.279 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.22 | |
7th new | 810th new | 0.263 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.21 | |
8th new | 825th new | 0.251 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.20 | |
9th new | 827th new | 0.249 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Bergen
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Bergen
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 6 startups for Fintech.
In Western Europe, Bergen's Energy & Environment is in top 194. Bergen has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Energy & Environment startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 314th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Bergen's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Bergen there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Energy & Environment, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Bergen.
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National Rank
102nd
Regional Rank
Overview
Bergen is Norway's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 102nd in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Bergen is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including its Learning.
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