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The Startup Ecosystem of Pontevedra

Pontevedra has 19 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

In 2024, the startup scene of Pontevedra developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 198 spots.

National Ranking

19th
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14
In Spain

Regional Ranking

200th
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80
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

641st
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198
Worldwide

Ecosystem

Startup Ecosystem Overview

Startups

Pontevedra Top Startup Industries

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Fintech
#274 worldwide

4 startups

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Software & Data
#713 worldwide

2 startups

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Healthtech
2 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Pontevedra Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Pontevedra 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
Global641194024

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Startup Ecosystem Charts

Startup Funding in Pontevedra2017 - 2024

Startup Funding in Pontevedra 2017 - 2024

From 2022 to 2023, startup funding in Pontevedra has increased by 141.42%. During this period, the number of deals in Pontevedra has remained stable%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Pontevedra exceeded US$ $12.00M.

Average Funding in 2023

$547.59K

Pontevedra
Spain
+141.42% YoY

Funding in 2023

$547.59K

Pontevedra
Spain
+141.42% YoY

Deals in 2023

1

Pontevedra
Spain
+0.00% YoY

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Amount of Funding (USD)

Number of Deals

20172018201920202021202220232024$0.00$15.00B$30.00B$45.00B$60.00B00.511.52

Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Pontevedra

Startups in Pontevedra excel in Fintech, Software & Data, and and Healthtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Pontevedra in 2024 is Coinscrap, Councilbox, and Alén Space.

Global Rank

Pontevedra is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Pontevedra’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 274 and in Software & Data, and Healthtech. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Pontevedra
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Coinscrap
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Councilbox
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Alén Space

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Pontevedra's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Pontevedra there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Software & Data, Healthtech. These three industries represent about 42% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Pontevedra.

19th

National Rank

200th

Regional Rank

Overview

Pontevedra is Spain's 19th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 200th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Pontevedra is ranked 641st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Coinscrap.

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