The Startup Ecosystem of Venice

Venice boasts 25 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of Italy’s sampled startups. Venice is the 6th best startup ecosystem in Italy.

CITY RANKING

While Venice decreased by 91 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Italy remained stable at 6 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

6th
0
In Italy

Regional Ranking

150th
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33
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

478th
-
91
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Venice

Startups in Venice excel in Foodtech, Social & Leisure, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Venice in 2022 is THRON, Busforfun, and QLASH.

Global Rank

Venice is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Venice’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 199 and in Social & Leisure, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
65th
-
9
9.943
2.24
4.66
3.04
2nd
0
143rd
-
3
5.237
1.05
1.15
3.04
3rd
0
273rd
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42
2.479
0.38
0.24
1.87
4th
0
321st
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63
1.748
0.23
0.20
1.31
5th
0
334th
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42
1.633
0.24
0.16
1.23
6th
0
478th
-
91
0.793
0.11
0.09
0.60
7th
+
4
508th
+
3
0.709
0.11
0.07
0.53
8th
+
2
519th
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20
0.673
0.10
0.07
0.51
9th
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1
525th
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79
0.656
0.11
0.05
0.49
10th
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3
535th
-
132
0.631
0.10
0.06
0.47
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Startups

Notable Startups in Venice
THRON startup icon
THRON
Busforfun startup icon
Busforfun
QLASH startup icon
QLASH

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Venice

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#199 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 9 startups for Foodtech.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#258 worldwide

In Western Europe, Venice's Social & Leisure is in top 258. Venice has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#289 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 289th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Venice's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Venice there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Social & Leisure, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 60% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Venice.

6th

National Rank

150th

Regional Rank

Overview

Venice is Italy's 6th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 150th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Venice is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including THRON.

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