The Startup Ecosystem of Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg boasts 81 startups in our sample database which represents about 4% of Russia’s sampled startups. Saint Petersburg is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Russia.
CITY RANKING
While Saint Petersburg decreased by 38 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Russia remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Russia
Regional Ranking
In Eastern Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Saint Petersburg
Global Rank
Saint Petersburg is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Saint Petersburg’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 129 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Russia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 29th - 20 | 25.082 | 7.78 | 14.73 | 2.57 | |
2nd 0 | 237th - 38 | 3.272 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 2.35 | |
3rd + 1 | 555th - 127 | 0.582 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.42 | |
4th - 1 | 589th - 189 | 0.522 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.38 | |
5th 0 | 772nd - 162 | 0.298 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.21 | |
6th 0 | 839th - 202 | 0.243 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.17 | |
7th 0 | 854th - 177 | 0.230 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.17 | |
8th + 3 | 861st - 52 | 0.226 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.16 | |
9th - 1 | 871st - 191 | 0.216 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Saint Petersburg
Startups
Successful Social & Leisure startups in Saint Petersburg
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 24 startups for Social & Leisure.
In Eastern Europe, Saint Petersburg's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 134. Saint Petersburg has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.
Transportation is ranked 144th in the world. Our database contains 13 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Saint Petersburg's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Saint Petersburg there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Ecommerce & Retail, Transportation. These three industries represent about 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Saint Petersburg.
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National Rank
18th
Regional Rank
Overview
Saint Petersburg is Russia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 18th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Saint Petersburg is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including LiveTex.
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