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The Startup Ecosystem of Luanda

Home to 98% of Angola’s startups, Luanda has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 485 in the world.

CITY RANKING

In 2024, the startup scene of Luanda developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 90 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Angola

Regional Ranking

1st
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In Central Africa

Global Ranking

485th
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90
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Ecosystem

Startup Ecosystem Overview

Startups

Luanda Top Startup Industries

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Transportation
#169 worldwide

3 startups

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Marketing & Sales
#264 worldwide

5 startups

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Fintech
#294 worldwide

6 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Luanda Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Luanda has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

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  • Performance equal to global ranking
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IndustryGlobal rankMomentum YoYNumber of Startups
Global485191783

ECOSYSTEM

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Startup Ecosystem Charts

Startup Funding in Luanda2017 - 2024

Startup Funding in Luanda 2017 - 2024

From 2022 to 2023, startup funding in Luanda has remained stable%. During this period, the number of deals in Luanda has remained stable%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Luanda exceeded US$ $1.70M.

Average Funding in 2023

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Funding in 2023

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Deals in 2023

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Amount of Funding (USD)

Number of Deals

20172018201920202021202220232024$0.00$15.00B$30.00B$45.00B$60.00B00.751.52.253

Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Luanda

Startups in Luanda excel in Transportation, Marketing & Sales, and and Fintech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Transportation industry. One of the most promising startups in Luanda in 2024 is Jobartis, Tupuca, and Mamboo.

Global Rank

Luanda is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Luanda’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 169 and in Marketing & Sales, and Fintech. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Luanda
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Jobartis
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Tupuca
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Mamboo

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Luanda's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Luanda there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Marketing & Sales, Fintech. These three industries represent about 35% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Luanda.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Luanda is Angola's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Central Africa. With a population of <0.1M people, Luanda is ranked 485th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Jobartis.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Luanda
With a large variety of initiatives, Luanda's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Central Africa. Luanda offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Luanda's most prominent support initiatives:

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