The Startup Ecosystem of Boston Area

Boston Area boasts 2064 startups in our sample database which represents about 5% of The United States’s sampled startups. Boston Area is the 4th best startup ecosystem in The United States.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Boston Area developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.

National Ranking

4th
0
In United States

Regional Ranking

4th
0
In North America

Global Ranking

5th
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1
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Boston

Our startup ecosystem map for Boston Area includes a sample of 2064 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 33 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 5 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Boston Area is ranked within the top 10 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Boston Area’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 2 and in Education, and Foodtech. 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
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1st
0
550.269
36.19
510.42
3.66
2nd
0
2nd
0
217.002
18.34
195.00
3.66
3rd
0
4th
0
113.855
14.68
95.52
3.66
4th
0
5th
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1
108.050
8.66
95.73
3.66
5th
0
11th
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1
51.966
4.71
43.59
3.66
6th
0
14th
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3
40.970
5.79
31.52
3.66
7th
+
1
19th
0
34.963
4.96
26.34
3.66
8th
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1
20th
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2
32.906
4.36
24.89
3.66
9th
0
21st
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1
32.558
3.91
24.99
3.66
10th
0
26th
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1
29.353
4.10
21.59
3.66
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Startups

Notable Startups in Boston
Evergage startup icon
Evergage
Jobcase startup icon
Jobcase
Athenahealth startup icon
Athenahealth

Startups

Successful Health startups in Boston
Athenahealth startup icon
Athenahealth
TraceLink startup icon
TraceLink
Buoy Health startup icon
Buoy Health

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Health
#2 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 397 startups for Health.

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Education
#3 worldwide

In North America, Boston Area's Education is in top 3. Boston Area has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.

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Foodtech
#3 worldwide

Foodtech is ranked 3rd in the world. Our database contains 109 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Boston's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Boston Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Education, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 36% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Boston Area.

4th

National Rank

4th

Regional Rank

Overview

Boston Area is The United States' 4th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Boston Area is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Evergage and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Trip Advisor and Starlab Studio.

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

Accelerators

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TechStars Boston

MassChallenge startup icon

MassChallenge

Cleantech Open Northeast startup icon

Cleantech Open Northeast

Coworking Spaces

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Greentown Labs

Starlab Studio startup icon

Starlab Studio

Spark Cowork Spaced startup icon

Spark Cowork Spaced

Organizations

Trip Advisor startup icon

Trip Advisor

FE International startup icon

FE International

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Startup Institute

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