InvestorEmpowering local innovation through angel investment.
The startup scene in France
Where startups get built in La Rochelle, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where La Rochelle ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #627 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
6 organizations with a profile
Who's based in La Rochelle
Investors 3
Investor
InvestorEmpowering the next generation of venture capitalists.
InvestorExploring the future of crypto and web3 through insightful conversations.
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorAccelerating sustainable tourism ventures.
Incubators 1
IncubatorSupporting entrepreneurs through cooperative incubation.
Venture studios 1
Venture studioInnovating cleantech through ocean racing.
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Raising in La Rochelle
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in La Rochelle
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about La Rochelle
How does La Rochelle rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #627 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in La Rochelle?
3 investors based in La Rochelle have a profile here, including Synergence BA, UPCOMINGVC® and Runway Series (venture capital, crypto/web3 podcast, runwayseries.co). The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in La Rochelle?
Yes. La Rochelle has 1 accelerator, 1 incubator and 1 venture studio on record, including LEKKO, ODACIO - Coopérative & Couveuse d'Entrepreneurs and OceansLab - Cleantech Accelerator.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to La Rochelle
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