Scout startups in Bucharest

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Where Bucharest ranks

Rankings that list Bucharest
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#116	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100)	2024	81 to 90	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.

26 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Bucharest

Accelerators 13

Accelerator

InnovX

Accelerating innovation and collaboration.

Accelerator

MyidEA

Empowering startups through mentorship and resources.

Accelerator

ReaktorX

Accelerating startups in Central and Eastern Europe.

The 3 most prominent of 13. Browse all accelerators

Investors 7

Investor

SeedBlink

Democratizing access to European startup investing.

Investor

Gecad Ventures

Investing in high-tech startups from CEE.

Investor

Underline Ventures

Investing in Eastern European startups with global ambitions.

The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all investors

Incubators 3

Incubator

X by Ascendis

Transforming CEE into a region known for innovation.

Incubator

V7 Startup Studio

Empowering professionals through inspiring workspaces.

Incubator

Carbon Incubator

Accelerating video game startups.

Venture studios 3

Venture studio

V7 Capital

Empowering local SMEs through sustainable investments.

Venture studio

EMRO Ventures

Building and growing technology-driven ventures.

Venture studio

0-Day Capital

Catalyzing early-stage tech ideas into successful businesses.

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Raising in Bucharest

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Questions about Bucharest

How does Bucharest rank as a startup ecosystem?

Bucharest is #116 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.

How many startup investors are based in Bucharest?

Superscout has profiles for 7 investors based in Bucharest, including SeedBlink, Gecad Ventures and Underline Ventures.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Bucharest?

Yes. Superscout lists 13 accelerators, 3 incubators and 3 venture studios based there, including InnovX, X by Ascendis and V7 Capital.

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