The Startup Ecosystem of Zug
Zug boasts 119 startups in our sample database which represents about 10% of Switzerland’s sampled startups. Zug is the 4th best startup ecosystem in Switzerland.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Zug developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 45 spots.
National Ranking
In Switzerland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Zug
Global Rank
Zug is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Zug’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 36 and in Fintech, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Switzerland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 68th - 11 | 9.626 | 2.24 | 3.81 | 3.58 | |
2nd 0 | 107th - 14 | 6.775 | 0.50 | 2.70 | 3.58 | |
3rd 0 | 109th - 13 | 6.703 | 0.81 | 2.32 | 3.58 | |
4th + 1 | 121st + 45 | 5.790 | 0.48 | 1.74 | 3.58 | |
5th - 1 | 138th - 20 | 5.329 | 0.73 | 1.02 | 3.58 | |
6th 0 | 193rd + 11 | 4.332 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 3.38 | |
7th 0 | 304th - 80 | 2.017 | 0.29 | 0.15 | 1.58 | |
8th + 1 | 358th + 67 | 1.472 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 1.15 | |
9th - 1 | 401st - 35 | 1.196 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.94 | |
10th 0 | 481st + 92 | 0.783 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.61 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Zug
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Zug
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 43 startups for Hardware & IoT.
In Western Europe, Zug's Fintech is in top 59. Zug has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.
Software and Data is ranked 139th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Zug's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Zug there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Fintech, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 66% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Zug.
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National Rank
27th
Regional Rank
Overview
Zug is Switzerland's 4th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 27th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Zug is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Ethereum.
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