The Startup Ecosystem of Nantes
Nantes boasts 44 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of France’s sampled startups. Nantes is the 5th best startup ecosystem in France.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Nantes shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 21 spots.
National Ranking
In France
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Nantes
Global Rank
Nantes is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Nantes’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 77 and in Energy & Environment, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in France - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 10th + 1 | 52.877 | 7.58 | 41.89 | 3.40 | |
2nd 0 | 155th - 23 | 4.974 | 0.50 | 1.07 | 3.40 | |
3rd + 1 | 156th + 8 | 4.947 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 3.40 | |
4th - 1 | 161st + 2 | 4.828 | 0.75 | 0.68 | 3.40 | |
5th + 1 | 211th + 21 | 3.857 | 0.33 | 0.55 | 2.98 | |
6th + 1 | 217th + 16 | 3.709 | 0.36 | 0.48 | 2.87 | |
7th - 2 | 219th - 4 | 3.691 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 2.85 | |
8th + 2 | 252nd - 5 | 2.922 | 0.25 | 0.42 | 2.26 | |
9th + 2 | 258th + 8 | 2.789 | 0.27 | 0.36 | 2.16 | |
10th - 1 | 272nd - 28 | 2.490 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 1.92 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Nantes
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Nantes
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 14 startups for Transportation.
In Western Europe, Nantes' Energy & Environment is in top 136. Nantes has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Energy & Environment startups that are represented on our map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 165th in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Nantes's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Nantes there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Energy & Environment, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Nantes.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Nantes is France's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 61st in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Nantes is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including iAdvize.
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