The startup scene in United States

Where startups get built in Akron, who funds them, and how you get in the room.

Country: United States
Population: 197,542
Time zone: America/New_York

Startup ecosystem standing

Where Akron ranks

Rankings that list Akron
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#579	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

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6 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Akron

Investors 5

Investor

Signet, LLC

Innovative private investment firm.

Investor

M7 HOLDINGS

Investing in sustainable growth through diverse platforms.

Investor

Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund

Student-run venture capital for early-stage startups.

The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all investors

Accelerators 1

Accelerator

Akron Global Business Accelerator

Supporting early-stage business growth and innovation.

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Founders

Raising in Akron

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Investors

Finding startups in Akron

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouts

Scouting in Akron

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Akron

How does Akron rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #579 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Akron?

5 investors based in Akron have a profile here, including Signet, LLC, M7 HOLDINGS and Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund. The real number is higher.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Akron?

Yes. Akron has 1 accelerator on record, including Akron Global Business Accelerator.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Akron

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Cleveland

49 km away

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147 km away

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167 km away

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Columbus

177 km away

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