The Startup Ecosystem of Cape Town
Cape Town boasts 145 startups in our sample database which represents about 60% of South Africa’s sampled startups. Cape Town is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in South Africa.
CITY RANKING
While Cape Town decreased by 2 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in South Africa remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In South Africa
Regional Ranking
In Southern Africa
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Cape Town
Global Rank
Cape Town is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Cape Town’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 58 and in Transportation, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in South Africa - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 147th - 2 | 5.169 | 1.12 | 1.57 | 2.49 | |
2nd 0 | 158th - 6 | 4.935 | 0.65 | 1.79 | 2.49 | |
3rd + 1 | 577th - 9 | 0.538 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.38 | |
4th - 1 | 660th - 170 | 0.426 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Cape Town
Startups
Successful Education startups in Cape Town
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 42 startups for Education.
In Southern Africa, Cape Town's Transportation is in top 95. Cape Town has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Transportation startups that are represented on our map.
Fintech is ranked 97th in the world. Our database contains 15 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Cape Town's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Cape Town there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Transportation, Fintech. These three industries represent about 57% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cape Town.
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National Rank
1st
Regional Rank
Overview
Cape Town is South Africa's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Southern Africa. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Cape Town is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Yoco and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Naspers and The Bureaux.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Cape Town
Accelerators
Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative
Savant
The Startup Hatchery
Coworking Spaces
Ideas Cartel
Workshop 17
Silicon Cape
Organizations
Startup Grind Cape Town
Construct
SA Innovation Summit
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