Scout startups in Basel

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Basel ranks

Rankings that list Basel
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Cities Index	2026	#43	No prior edition	B	Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate
Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters)	2024	#96	Up 1	B	Innovation, Research, Activity
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#142	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100)	2022	91 to 100	No prior edition	C	Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

14 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Basel

Accelerators 4

Accelerator

DayOne - Healthtech Innovation

Accelerating healthtech innovation in Switzerland.

Accelerator

BaseLaunch

Accelerating biotech ventures in Switzerland.

Accelerator

The Propell Group | HealthTech Innovation

Accelerating HealthTech Innovation

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all accelerators

Investors 4

Investor

dRx Capital

Transforming healthcare through data and digital technology.

Investor

Forty51 Ventures

Biotech venture creator and early-stage investor in Europe.

Investor

BioMedPartners

Investing in life sciences innovation.

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all investors

Incubators 3

Incubator

Swiss Rockets AG

Accelerating biotech innovation for global health.

Incubator

Public Beta

Democracy incubator for social change.

Incubator

nentrepreneur

Empowering Black and African entrepreneurs.

Venture studios 3

Venture studio

Rambam AG

Accelerating biotech innovation through venture funding.

Venture studio

Kreskado

Building deep impact ventures through multi-year partnerships.

Venture studio

Landmark BioVentures AG

Innovative biotech company-creation and drug development.

Based here, most-ranked first

Universities in Basel

University

University of Basel

Listed in 3 rankings

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Raising in Basel

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Finding startups in Basel

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Basel

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Questions about Basel

How does Basel rank as a startup ecosystem?

Basel is #142 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 4 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.

How many startup investors are based in Basel?

Superscout has profiles for 4 investors based in Basel, including dRx Capital, Forty51 Ventures and BioMedPartners.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Basel?

Yes. Superscout lists 4 accelerators, 3 incubators and 3 venture studios based there, including DayOne - Healthtech Innovation, Swiss Rockets AG and Rambam AG.

Which universities in Basel are on Superscout?

One university has a profile: University of Basel.

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