Scout startups in Bloomington

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Bloomington ranks

Rankings that list Bloomington
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#285	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

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6 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Bloomington

Investors 3

Investor

IU Ventures

Investing in IU-affiliated startups for social and economic impact.

Investor

Flywheel Fund

Investing in early-stage Indiana tech startups.

Investor

KevMar Group

Fueling the future of space and advanced technology.

Accelerators 2

Accelerator

Equity Accelerator

Promoting equitable learning and working environments.

Accelerator

Kahuna Accelerator

Accelerating business growth for entrepreneurs.

Venture studios 1

Venture studio

SproutBox

Transforming ideas into viable businesses.

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Universities in Bloomington

University

Indiana University Bloomington

Listed in 6 rankings

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Raising in Bloomington

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Finding startups in Bloomington

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Questions about Bloomington

How does Bloomington rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #285 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Bloomington?

Superscout has profiles for 3 investors based in Bloomington, including IU Ventures, Flywheel Fund and KevMar Group.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Bloomington?

Yes. Superscout lists 2 accelerators and 1 venture studio based there, including Equity Accelerator and SproutBox.

Which universities in Bloomington are on Superscout?

One university has a profile: Indiana University Bloomington.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Bloomington

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Minneapolis

16 km away

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235 km away

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307 km away

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Ames

313 km away

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