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The Startup Ecosystem of Valencia

Valencia has 225 startups in our sample database. This represents about 6% of Spain’s startups. Valencia is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Spain.

CITY RANKING

In 2024, the startup scene of Valencia shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 13 spots.

National Ranking

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In Spain

Regional Ranking

48th
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2
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

171st
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13
Worldwide

Ecosystem

Startup Ecosystem Overview

Startups

Valencia Top Startup Industries

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Foodtech
#96 worldwide

7 startups

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Hardware & IoT
#121 worldwide

24 startups

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Social & Leisure
#134 worldwide

17 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Valencia Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Valencia 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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IndustryGlobal rankMomentum YoYNumber of Startups
Global171191979

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Startup Ecosystem Charts

Startup Funding in Valencia2017 - 2024

Startup Funding in Valencia 2017 - 2024

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

Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Valencia

Startups in Valencia excel in Foodtech, Hardware & IoT, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Valencia in 2024 is Voicemod, Internxt, and Cuidum.

Global Rank

Valencia is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Valencia’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 96 and in Hardware & IoT, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Valencia
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Voicemod
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Internxt
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Cuidum

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Valencia's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Valencia there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Hardware & IoT, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 21% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Valencia.

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National Rank

48th

Regional Rank

Overview

Valencia is Spain's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 48th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Valencia is ranked 171st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Voicemod.

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

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The Impact of Government Support on Startups

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