Scout startups in Honolulu

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

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Honolulu ranks

Rankings that list Honolulu
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#347	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, 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.

10 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Honolulu

Accelerators 6

Accelerator

Blue Startups

Blue Startups is a technology accelerator based in Honolulu, Hawaii, focusing on scalable technology companies in software, travel, and sustainability.…

Accelerator

Mana Up

Empowering Hawaiʻi's local brands to thrive globally.

Accelerator

XLR8UH

Accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship in Hawaii.

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Investors 2

Investor

Sultan Ventures

Catalyzing startups in Hawaii and beyond.

Investor

Mind Fund

Investing in the next wave of technology innovation.

Incubators 1

Incubator

Education Incubator

Empowering youth and educators through innovation.

Venture studios 1

Venture studio

Skai Ventures

Innovating and commercializing disruptive technologies.

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Founders

Raising in Honolulu

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Investors

Finding startups in Honolulu

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouts

Scouting in Honolulu

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Honolulu

How does Honolulu rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #347 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Honolulu?

Superscout has profiles for 2 investors based in Honolulu, including Sultan Ventures and Mind Fund.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Honolulu?

Yes. Superscout lists 6 accelerators, 1 incubator and 1 venture studio based there, including Blue Startups, Education Incubator and Skai Ventures.

Geographic proximity

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Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025

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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