The Startup Ecosystem of Madrid
Madrid boasts 504 startups in our sample database which represents about 19% of Spain’s sampled startups. Madrid is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Spain.
CITY RANKING
While Madrid decreased by 5 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Spain remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
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In Spain
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Madrid
Global Rank
Madrid is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Madrid’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 30 and in Energy & Environment, and Education. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Spain - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 37th 0 | 20.669 | 6.18 | 11.49 | 3.00 | |
2nd 0 | 50th - 5 | 14.378 | 3.58 | 7.49 | 3.31 | |
3rd 0 | 159th - 13 | 4.911 | 0.82 | 0.78 | 3.31 | |
4th 0 | 270th - 53 | 2.558 | 0.39 | 0.21 | 1.96 | |
5th + 3 | 324th - 25 | 1.724 | 0.26 | 0.14 | 1.32 | |
6th + 1 | 351st - 58 | 1.519 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 1.17 | |
7th - 2 | 360th - 135 | 1.462 | 0.28 | 0.06 | 1.12 | |
8th - 2 | 372nd - 127 | 1.383 | 0.23 | 0.09 | 1.06 | |
9th + 3 | 414th + 193 | 1.120 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.86 | |
10th - 1 | 424th + 7 | 1.072 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.82 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Madrid
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Madrid
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 143 startups for Software and Data.
In Western Europe, Madrid's Energy & Environment is in top 34. Madrid has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Energy & Environment startups that are represented on our map.
Education is ranked 37th in the world. Our database contains 63 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Madrid's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Madrid there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Energy & Environment, Education. These three industries represent about 54% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Madrid.
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National Rank
10th
Regional Rank
Overview
Madrid is Spain's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 10th in Western Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Madrid is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Seedtag and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Telefonica and utopic_US Duque de Rivas.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Madrid
Accelerators
RTVE Impulsavision
CEI Montegancedo UPM - Centro de Apoyo a la Innovación Tecnológica (CAIT)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid UC3M - Parque Científico
Coworking Spaces
NEOLAND
utopic_US Colegiata
utopic_US Duque de Rivas
Organizations
Startup Grind Madrid
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