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Scout startups in Cleveland
Learn where early startup activity happens in Cleveland and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 388,072
- Time zone
- America/New_York
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Cleveland ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #139 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 61 to 70 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
13 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Cleveland
Investors 4
Investor
InvestorInvesting in Heartland innovation.
InvestorEmpowering innovation through impactful investments.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all investors
Venture studios 4
Venture studioInnovative marketing and brand incubation.
Venture studioBuilding innovative industrial startups.
Venture studioAI software development and fractional CTO services.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 3
AcceleratorEmpowering organizations to innovate like startups.
AcceleratorSupporting early-stage startups with resources and mentorship.
AcceleratorEmpowering high school entrepreneurs.
Incubators 2
IncubatorEmpowering startups with innovative strategies.
IncubatorEmpowering Minority Entrepreneurs to Succeed
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Cleveland
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
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Raising in Cleveland
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Cleveland
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
- Flashstarts, Inc.Accelerator
- CLEVELAND-BRADLEY BUSINESS INCUBATORIncubator
- Dealflow by thesis and ecosystem
Scouting in Cleveland
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Cleveland
How does Cleveland rank as a startup ecosystem?
Cleveland is #139 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 Cleveland?
Superscout has profiles for 4 investors based in Cleveland, including North Coast Ventures, Comeback Capital and JumpStart Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Cleveland?
Yes. Superscout lists 3 accelerators, 2 incubators and 4 venture studios based there, including Flashstarts, Inc., CLEVELAND-BRADLEY BUSINESS INCUBATOR and MUDDY GROUP.
Which universities in Cleveland are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: Case Western Reserve University.
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Sources and known limits
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- StartupBlink 2026 report
- 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.
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