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Scout startups in Budapest
Learn where early startup activity happens in Budapest and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Hungary
- Population
- 1,741,041
- Time zone
- Europe/Budapest
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Budapest ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #107 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #141 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 81 to 90 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
43 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Budapest
Investors 18
Investor
InvestorInvesting in Hungary's growth potential.
InvestorLeading venture capital and private equity firm in Hungary.
The 3 most prominent of 18. Browse all investors
Accelerators 11
AcceleratorFostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
AcceleratorEmpowering early-stage innovators across Europe.
AcceleratorAccelerating sustainable greentech innovations in Hungary.
The 3 most prominent of 11. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 10
IncubatorLeading startup development center in Hungary.
IncubatorSupporting startups from idea to international markets.
IncubatorSupporting early-stage startups from ideation to market entry.
The 3 most prominent of 10. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 4
Venture studioBuilding world-class startups from Hungarian inventions.
Venture studioBuilding ventures. Together.
Venture studioBuilding companies in the creative industries.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all venture studios
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Your way in
Raising in Budapest
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Budapest
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Budapest
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Budapest
How does Budapest rank as a startup ecosystem?
Budapest is #141 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Budapest?
Superscout has profiles for 18 investors based in Budapest, including PortfoLion Capital Partners, Széchenyi Alapok - Széchenyi Funds and GB & Partners Investment Management.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Budapest?
Yes. Superscout lists 11 accelerators, 10 incubators and 4 venture studios based there, including Design Terminal, Aquincum Technology Incubator and SAFIS Group.
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Sources and known limits
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- Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI 40
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
- Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100), 2026
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
Superscout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations documented here.