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Startup Genome is a world-leading innovation policy advisory and research firm, having advised on the ecosystem development strategy and action plans of more than 45 governments.
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Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2022
Since 2012, global average Series A rounds have tripled to more than $18 million.
Since the pandemic, tech companies grew 2.3 times more than their non-tech counterparts.
A record 540 companies achieved unicorn status in 2021, up from 150 in 2020, with 113 ecosystems producing at least one $1 billion+ behemoth.
The same five ecosystems remain at the top of the ranking as in 2020 and 2021, but Beijing has dropped one place, with Boston taking its former place at #4. Silicon Valley is #1, followed by New York City and London tied at #2, Boston at #4, and Beijing at #5.
North America continues to dominate the Global Rankings, with 47% of the top 30 ecosystems. Asia comes in second with 30%.
Seoul entered the global top 10 ecosystems for the first time. Helsinki has risen more than 20 places from last year to #35, Detroit moved up 13 places to #40 and Oslo moved up 16 places to #58.
Explore the World's Startup Ecosystems
Which ecosystems should you care about? Where to invest next? Dive deep into startup ecosystems everywhere to gain data driven insights in each.
Founders, your input is critical
Since 2011, Startup Genome has been surveying startups to produce breakthrough research and advise governments and organizations to drive policies that increase ecosystem resources and startup success.
This survey is the most direct way for founders to provide feedback to shape policies to better suit your needs. By taking this 15 minute survey, you’ll be joining our global startup community of 100,000 startup founders in our mission to increase the success rate of startups, everywhere!
World-Leading Startup Ecosystem Development
While founders should lead the way, governments are feeders of ecosystem success. We work closely with innovation policy leaders everywhere, producing key insights and implementing best-in-class policies and programs.
Make better decisions and investments to help your startups to grow, scale, and give back in jobs and GDP. Join our global knowledge network and put your city on the map.
When it comes to understanding where, why, and how entrepreneurial growth takes place, there is nobody sharper out there than the wizards at Startup Genome.
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The collaboration with Startup Genome has enabled us to benchmark the Helsinki startup ecosystem on a global scale.
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