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Scout startups in Düsseldorf
Learn where early startup activity happens in Düsseldorf and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Germany
- Population
- 620,523
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Düsseldorf ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Dusseldorf | #173 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
21 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Düsseldorf
Investors 7
Investor
InvestorAccelerating industrial innovation through investment and advisory.
InvestorImpact investing for life-saving technologies.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all investors
Accelerators 6
AcceleratorSupporting high-potential startups in their growth journey.
AcceleratorAccelerating high-tech startups in Germany.
AcceleratorEmpowering global entrepreneurs remotely.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 5
Venture studioCorporate Finance Advisory for Media, Marketing & Technology
Venture studioCreate. Invest. Enable.
Venture studioCompany Builder for Media, Education, eCommerce, and SaaS
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 3
IncubatorIncubator for technology and internet-based companies.
Incubator
IncubatorInnovating and incubating projects at high speed.
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Raising in Düsseldorf
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Düsseldorf
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Düsseldorf
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Düsseldorf
How does Düsseldorf rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #173 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Düsseldorf?
Superscout has profiles for 7 investors based in Düsseldorf, including Simon Capital, DnA Ventures and maxrich ventures GmbH.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Düsseldorf?
Yes. Superscout lists 6 accelerators, 3 incubators and 5 venture studios based there, including Scale-up.NRW, Internet Value GmbH and Lama Partners.
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