The Startup Ecosystem of Lagos
Lagos boasts 209 startups in our sample database which represents about 77% of Nigeria’s sampled startups. Lagos is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Nigeria.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Lagos developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 41 spots.
National Ranking
In Nigeria
Regional Ranking
In Western Africa
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Lagos
Global Rank
Lagos is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Lagos’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 24 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Nigeria - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 81st + 41 | 8.378 | 1.31 | 6.08 | 0.99 | |
2nd + 1 | 473rd - 7 | 0.807 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.44 | |
3rd - 1 | 661st - 308 | 0.424 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Lagos
Startups
Successful Foodtech startups in Lagos
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 46 startups for Foodtech.
In Western Africa, Lagos' Ecommerce & Retail is in top 43. Lagos has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.
Fintech is ranked 93rd in the world. Our database contains 26 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Lagos's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Lagos there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech. These three industries represent about 52% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Lagos.
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Overview
Lagos is Nigeria's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Western Africa. With a population of undefined, Lagos is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including OPay and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Jumia Group and WORKSTATION.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Lagos
Coworking Spaces
WORKSTATION
360Creativehub
Organizations
Autotest Team
UR4Africa
Digitalbes
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