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EVOLUTION OF LEADING STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS (2021-2025)

  • Writer: Fernanda Bezerril
    Fernanda Bezerril
  • Jul 25
  • 1 min read

How Are the World's Leading Startup Ecosystems Evolving?


Graph titled “Evolution of Leading Startup Ecosystems (2021–2025),” showing the evolution of the ranking of the top 25 startup ecosystem regions in the world over 5 years (2021 to 2025). The chart uses colored lines that move over the years to indicate changes in positions. The regions are listed with their names and countries on the right, with the position in 2025 highlighted: San Francisco Bay, US New York, US London, UK Los Angeles Area, US Beijing, CN Boston Area, US Shanghai, CN Paris, FR Tel Aviv Area, IL Bangalore, IN New Delhi, IN Singapore City, SG Tokyo, JP Berlin, DE Seattle, US Austin–Round Rock Area, US Shenzhen, CN Mumbai, IN Chicago, US Seoul, KR Source: StartupBlink

An analysis of changes in the global ranking between 2021 and 2025 reveals key shifts:


  • San Francisco remains dominant, but its lead over New York has narrowed;


  • London stands out with the highest growth among the Top 3 (+30%), reinforcing its position as Europe’s leading hub;


  • Beijing has overtaken Boston to claim the 5th spot, driven by over 25% growth;


  • Paris and Mumbai are among the top risers, each posting growth above 30%;


  • Seoul enters the Top 20 for the first time, following three consecutive years of accelerated growth;


  • Singapore has climbed 10 positions since 2022 and is now nearing the Top 10, with growth exceeding 50%.


While established hubs retain their strength, emerging regional powerhouses are gaining ground and the global race for talent, capital, and innovation is more competitive than ever.





By DealMaker Insights | DealMaker


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