IncubatorSupporting tech startups in Wales.
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Scout startups in Cardiff
Learn where early startup activity happens in Cardiff and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 447,287
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Cardiff ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #264 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
5 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Cardiff
Incubators 3
Incubator
IncubatorTransforming gym businesses for freedom and success.
IncubatorEmpowering graduate entrepreneurs in Wales.
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorAccelerating growth for ambitious SMEs.
Investors 1
InvestorEmpowering Welsh startups through strategic investment.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Cardiff
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
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Raising in Cardiff
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Cardiff
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Cardiff
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Cardiff
How does Cardiff rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #264 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Cardiff?
Superscout has a profile for 1 investor based in Cardiff: Waterspring Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Cardiff?
Yes. Superscout lists 1 accelerator and 3 incubators based there, including Catalyst Growth Partners Ltd and Tramshed Tech.
Which universities in Cardiff are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.
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Sources and known limits
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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.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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