The Startup Ecosystem of Valletta
Valletta has 100 startups in our sample database. This represents about 89% of Malta’s startups. Valletta is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Malta.
CITY RANKING
In 2024, the startup scene of Valletta developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 33 spots.
National Ranking
In Malta
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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Valletta Top Startup Industries
7 startups
11 startups
4 startups
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Valletta Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Valletta has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...
- Overperformance
- Performance equal to global ranking
- Underperformance
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Startup Funding in Valletta2017 - 2024
Startup Funding in Valletta 2017 - 2024
From 2022 to 2023, startup funding in Valletta has remained stable%. During this period, the number of deals in Valletta has remained stable%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Valletta exceeded US$ $0.00.
Ecosystem
The Startup Ecosystem in Valletta
Global Rank
Valletta is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Valletta’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 104 and in Fintech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Valletta's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Valletta there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Fintech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 22% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Valletta.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Valletta is Malta's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 78th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Valletta is ranked 290th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Chiliz.
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