The Startup Ecosystem of Kyiv
Kyiv boasts 390 startups in our sample database which represents about 83% of Ukraine’s sampled startups. Kyiv is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Ukraine.
CITY RANKING
While Kyiv decreased by 45 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Ukraine remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
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In Ukraine
Regional Ranking
In Eastern Europe
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kyiv
Global Rank
Kyiv is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Kyiv’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 23 and in Software and Data, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Ukraine - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 93rd - 45 | 7.892 | 1.36 | 4.78 | 1.75 | |
2nd + 1 | 742nd - 348 | 0.325 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.23 | |
3rd - 1 | 749th - 494 | 0.320 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.23 | |
4th 0 | 855th - 342 | 0.230 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Kyiv
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Kyiv
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 161 startups for Marketing & Sales.
In Eastern Europe, Kyiv's Software and Data is in top 25. Kyiv has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 52nd in the world. Our database contains 36 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Kyiv's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Kyiv there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Software and Data, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 62% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kyiv.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Kyiv is Ukraine's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 6th in Eastern Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Kyiv is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Restream.
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