The Startup Ecosystem of London
London boasts 4789 startups in our sample database which represents about 65% of The United Kingdom’s sampled startups. London is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in The United Kingdom.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of London developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 2 spots.
National Ranking
In United Kingdom
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in London
Global Rank
London is ranked within the top 10 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
London’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 2 and in Social & Leisure, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United Kingdom - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 3rd + 2 | 125.637 | 21.67 | 100.17 | 3.79 | |
2nd 0 | 60th + 8 | 10.406 | 1.16 | 5.45 | 3.79 | |
3rd 0 | 63rd + 13 | 10.219 | 0.74 | 5.68 | 3.79 | |
4th 0 | 94th - 4 | 7.806 | 0.84 | 3.17 | 3.79 | |
5th 0 | 95th - 3 | 7.704 | 0.61 | 3.30 | 3.79 | |
6th 0 | 96th + 6 | 7.682 | 0.94 | 2.94 | 3.79 | |
7th + 6 | 126th + 86 | 5.588 | 0.41 | 1.39 | 3.79 | |
8th - 1 | 130th - 16 | 5.537 | 0.58 | 1.16 | 3.79 | |
9th + 3 | 145th + 63 | 5.210 | 0.25 | 1.17 | 3.79 | |
10th + 1 | 148th + 59 | 5.166 | 0.39 | 0.98 | 3.79 |
Startups
Notable Startups in London
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in London
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 1431 startups for Fintech.
In Western Europe, London's Social & Leisure is in top 3. London has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 4th in the world. Our database contains 551 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join London's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within London there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Social & Leisure, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 60% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of London.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
London is The United Kingdom's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Western Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, London is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Rover and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Wise and Rentadesk.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in London
Accelerators
techstars London
CONSTRUCTECH
Virgin StartUp: StepUp pre-accelerator programme
Coworking Spaces
Impact Hub Islington
Mindspace Aldgate
Huckletree
Organizations
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
PwC
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