The Startup Ecosystem of Houston
Houston boasts 350 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Houston is the 18th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Houston shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 3 spots.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Houston
Global Rank
Houston is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Houston’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 2 and in Hardware & IoT, and Fintech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Houston
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Houston
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 100 startups for Energy & Environment.
In North America, Houston's Hardware & IoT is in top 25. Houston has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.
Fintech is ranked 33rd in the world. Our database contains 47 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Houston's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Houston there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Hardware & IoT, Fintech. These three industries represent about 66% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Houston.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Houston is The United States' 18th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 21st in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Houston is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including CS Disco.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Houston
Accelerators
Cleantech Open South Central
Surge Accelerator
Coworking Spaces
Servcorp
Anchor Executive Center
Level Office Main Street Houston
Organizations
Vision Forge Marketing
Council for Family Health Education
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