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The Startup Ecosystem of Reno

Reno has 106 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

In 2024, the startup scene of Reno developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 49 spots.

National Ranking

66th
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12
In United States

Regional Ranking

75th
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15
In North America

Global Ranking

218th
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49
Worldwide

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Startups

Reno Top Startup Industries

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Hardware & IoT
#112 worldwide

8 startups

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Fintech
#165 worldwide

16 startups

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Marketing & Sales
#165 worldwide

5 startups

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Reno Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Reno 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
Global218194024

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Startup Funding in Reno2017 - 2024

Startup Funding in Reno 2017 - 2024

From 2022 to 2023, startup funding in Reno has remained stable%. During this period, the number of deals in Reno has remained stable%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Reno exceeded US$ $0.00.

Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Reno

Startups in Reno excel in Hardware & IoT, Fintech, and Marketing & and Sales. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Reno in 2024 is Ollie, CIQ, and Azibo.

Global Rank

Reno is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Reno’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 112 and in Fintech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Reno
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Ollie
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CIQ
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Azibo

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Why should you join Reno's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Reno there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Fintech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 27% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Reno.

66th

National Rank

75th

Regional Rank

Overview

Reno is The United States' 66th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 75th in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Reno is ranked 218th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Ollie.

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Startup Infrastructure in Reno
With a large variety of initiatives, Reno's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in North America. Reno offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Reno's most prominent support initiatives:

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