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Scout startups in Cambridge

Learn where early startup activity happens in Cambridge and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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United Kingdom
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145,674
Time zone
Europe/London
Cambridge
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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Cambridge ranks

Rankings that list Cambridge
RankingEditionPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Dealroom.co logoGlobal Tech Ecosystem Index2026#3No changeBEcosystem, Finance, Growth, Talent, Innovation
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) logoGlobal Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters)2026#71Down 2BInnovation, Research, Activity
StartupBlink logoGlobal Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025#71No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
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.

29 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Cambridge

Investors 13

The 3 most prominent of 13. Browse all investors

Venture studios 7

The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all venture studios

Accelerators 5

The Engine logoAccelerator

The Engine

The Engine is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, supporting early-stage Tough Tech companies. It provides…

The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all accelerators

Incubators 4

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all incubators

Based here, most-ranked first

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Questions about Cambridge

How does Cambridge rank as a startup ecosystem?
Cambridge is #3 of 325 in Dealroom GTEI (2026). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Cambridge?
Superscout has profiles for 13 investors based in Cambridge, including Highland Capital Partners, Cambridge Innovation Capital and Link Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Cambridge?
Yes. Superscout lists 5 accelerators, 4 incubators and 7 venture studios based there, including The Engine, St John's Innovation Centre Ltd and Carbon13.
Which universities in Cambridge are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Cambridge.

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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.

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