The Startup Ecosystem of Changsha

Changsha boasts 20 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Changsha developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 89 spots.

National Ranking

9th
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2
In China

Regional Ranking

13th
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4
In East Asia

Global Ranking

127th
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89
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Changsha

Our startup ecosystem map for Changsha includes a sample of 20 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Changsha is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Changsha’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 79 and in Foodtech, and Education. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
6th
-
3
102.695
7.11
92.93
2.65
2nd
0
7th
0
70.617
5.10
62.87
2.65
3rd
0
18th
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3
35.101
3.06
29.39
2.65
4th
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1
30th
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3
24.846
1.69
20.50
2.65
5th
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1
36th
-
4
22.091
3.01
16.43
2.65
6th
0
51st
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14
13.486
1.23
9.60
2.65
7th
0
78th
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8
8.460
0.57
5.24
2.65
8th
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1
114th
+
60
6.342
0.42
3.27
2.65
9th
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2
127th
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89
5.581
0.10
2.83
2.65
10th
0
157th
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48
4.938
0.23
3.35
1.35
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Startups

Notable Startups in Changsha
Sansure Biotech startup icon
Sansure Biotech
Saturnbird Coffee startup icon
Saturnbird Coffee
Idvert startup icon
Idvert

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Changsha
JiaheU.com startup icon
JiaheU.com

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#79 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

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Foodtech
#197 worldwide

In East Asia, Changsha's Foodtech is in top 197. Changsha has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Foodtech startups that are represented on our map.

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Education
#201 worldwide

Education is ranked 201st in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Changsha's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Changsha there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Foodtech, Education. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Changsha.

9th

National Rank

13th

Regional Rank

Overview

Changsha is China's 9th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 13th in East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Changsha is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Sansure Biotech.

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