The Startup Ecosystem of Frankfurt
Frankfurt boasts 88 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of Germany’s sampled startups. Frankfurt is the 5th best startup ecosystem in Germany.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Frankfurt lost 49 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 146th worldwide.
National Ranking
In Germany
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Frankfurt
Global Rank
Frankfurt is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Frankfurt’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 57 and in Transportation, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Germany - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 12th + 1 | 48.355 | 4.99 | 39.83 | 3.54 | |
2nd 0 | 39th - 1 | 19.652 | 2.48 | 13.63 | 3.54 | |
3rd 0 | 75th - 11 | 9.078 | 1.45 | 4.10 | 3.54 | |
4th + 2 | 135th - 8 | 5.386 | 0.75 | 1.10 | 3.54 | |
5th - 1 | 146th - 49 | 5.202 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 3.54 | |
6th + 1 | 152nd - 22 | 5.059 | 0.30 | 1.23 | 3.54 | |
7th - 2 | 168th - 60 | 4.780 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 3.54 | |
8th + 2 | 199th - 18 | 4.213 | 0.04 | 0.89 | 3.28 | |
9th + 12 | 204th + 182 | 3.991 | 0.10 | 0.86 | 3.04 | |
10th + 1 | 214th - 20 | 3.814 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 2.97 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Frankfurt
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Frankfurt
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 31 startups for Fintech.
In Western Europe, Frankfurt's Transportation is in top 96. Frankfurt has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Transportation startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 122nd in the world. Our database contains 11 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Frankfurt's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Frankfurt there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Transportation, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 76% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Frankfurt.
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National Rank
36th
Regional Rank
Overview
Frankfurt is Germany's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 36th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Frankfurt is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Clark.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Frankfurt
Accelerators
Mainstage Incubator
Business Launch Portal
Coworking Spaces
MAINRAUM
Social Impact Lab Frankfurt
Organizations
Startup Grind Frankfurt
Frankfurt Economic Development GmbH
Bolt Capital
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