The Startup Ecosystem of Geneva
Geneva boasts 111 startups in our sample database which represents about 9% of Switzerland’s sampled startups. Geneva is the 5th best startup ecosystem in Switzerland.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Geneva lost 20 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 138th worldwide.
National Ranking
In Switzerland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Geneva
Global Rank
Geneva is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Geneva’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 78 and in Health, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Switzerland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 68th - 11 | 9.626 | 2.24 | 3.81 | 3.58 | |
2nd 0 | 107th - 14 | 6.775 | 0.50 | 2.70 | 3.58 | |
3rd 0 | 109th - 13 | 6.703 | 0.81 | 2.32 | 3.58 | |
4th + 1 | 121st + 45 | 5.790 | 0.48 | 1.74 | 3.58 | |
5th - 1 | 138th - 20 | 5.329 | 0.73 | 1.02 | 3.58 | |
6th 0 | 193rd + 11 | 4.332 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 3.38 | |
7th 0 | 304th - 80 | 2.017 | 0.29 | 0.15 | 1.58 | |
8th + 1 | 358th + 67 | 1.472 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 1.15 | |
9th - 1 | 401st - 35 | 1.196 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.94 | |
10th 0 | 481st + 92 | 0.783 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.61 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Geneva
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Geneva
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 24 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
In Western Europe, Geneva's Health is in top 92. Geneva has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.
Fintech is ranked 113th in the world. Our database contains 13 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Geneva's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Geneva there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Health, Fintech. These three industries represent about 52% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Geneva.
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National Rank
33rd
Regional Rank
Overview
Geneva is Switzerland's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 33rd in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Geneva is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including WISeKey India.
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