The Startup Ecosystem of Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa has 80 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
In 2024, the startup scene of Santa Rosa developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 28 spots.
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Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
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Ecosystem
Startup Ecosystem Overview
Startups
Santa Rosa Top Startup Industries
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Startup Funding in Santa Rosa2017 - 2024
Startup Funding in Santa Rosa 2017 - 2024
From 2022 to 2023, startup funding in Santa Rosa has decreased by 76.98%. During this period, the number of deals in Santa Rosa has decreased by 69.23%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Santa Rosa exceeded US$ $493.48M.
Average Funding in 2023
$8.75M
Funding in 2023
$34.99M
Deals in 2023
4
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Amount of Funding (USD)
Number of Deals
Ecosystem
The Startup Ecosystem in Santa Rosa
Global Rank
Santa Rosa is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Santa Rosa’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 137 and in Healthtech, and Software & Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
2024 National Rank  | City | Global Rank |  | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 710.966 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 251.377 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 121.937 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 109.679 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th 0 | 52.052 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th 0 | 42.256 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 1 | 17th + 4 | 41.259 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 1 | 19th - 1 | 37.971 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 24th - 2 | 34.098 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 25th + 1 | 33.768 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Santa Rosa
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Santa Rosa's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Santa Rosa there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Healthtech, Software & Data. These three industries represent about 25% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Santa Rosa.
67th
National Rank
77th
Regional Rank
Overview
Santa Rosa is The United States' 67th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 77th in North America. With a population of <0.1M people, Santa Rosa is ranked 222nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Enphase Energy.
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