The Startup Ecosystem of Colombo
Home to 82% of Sri Lankaâs startups, Colombo boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 357 in the world.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Colombo shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 17 spots.
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Regional Ranking
In South Asia
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Colombo
Global Rank
Colombo is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Colomboâs startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 175 and in Fintech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Sri Lanka - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 357th + 17 | 1.474 | 0.43 | 0.13 | 0.91 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Colombo
Startups
Successful Education startups in Colombo
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 28 startups for Education.
In South Asia, Colombo's Fintech is in top 191. Colombo has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 198th in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Colombo's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Colombo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Fintech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 66% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Colombo.
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Overview
Colombo is Sri Lanka's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 14th in South Asia. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Colombo is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including PickMe.
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