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The startup scene in United Kingdom
Where startups get built in Cheltenham, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Cheltenham ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #714 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
3 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Cheltenham
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorInvestors 1
InvestorExpertise in Management Buyouts and Co-Investment
Venture studios 1
Venture studioEmpowering bold pre-seed startups.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Cheltenham
UniversityListed in 1 ranking
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Raising in Cheltenham
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Cheltenham
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Cheltenham
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about Cheltenham
How does Cheltenham rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #714 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Cheltenham?
1 investor based in Cheltenham has a profile here: Equity Ventures. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Cheltenham?
Yes. Cheltenham has 1 accelerator and 1 venture studio on record, including 90 Day Accelerator and SIDEKICK Venture Studio.
Which universities are in Cheltenham?
One university has a profile: UCAS.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Cheltenham
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