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The startup scene in United States
UNLV describes Black Fire Innovation as a living lab for hospitality, gaming, and entertainment that opened in 2020 in collaboration with Caesars Entertainment. (Claim 28768)
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UNLV describes Black Fire Innovation as a living lab for hospitality, gaming, and entertainment that opened in 2020 in collaboration with Caesars Entertainment. (Claim 28768)
UNLV reported that 107 students interned through its SUSU program with 35 local technology startups or small businesses in fall 2024; the exact geographic boundary of “local” was not specified. (Claim 28771)
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Las Vegas ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | #17 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #84 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
92 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Las Vegas
Investors 69
Investor
InvestorEmpowering student-led investments in Southern Nevada startups.
InvestorFlexible capital for growth-oriented consumer businesses.
The 3 most prominent of 69. Browse all investors
Incubators 10
IncubatorLeading AI & Web3 Incubator and Accelerator
IncubatorInnovation hub for gaming and hospitality.
IncubatorInvestment and development for positive impact.
The 3 most prominent of 10. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 8
Venture studioEmpowering innovation and entrepreneurship in Nevada.
Venture studioInnovating safety and security through technology.
Venture studioBuilding sustainable businesses in the Autonomous Era.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 5
AcceleratorNevada's Statewide Startup Accelerator and Incubator
AcceleratorInvesting in Nevada's early-stage startups.
AcceleratorEmpowering Web3 Storage Providers
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all accelerators
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Raising in Las Vegas
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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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 scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Las Vegas
The 2025 Clark County profile described a planned paid UNLV pilot and its projected output; it did not confirm that the pilot was completed.
Source: Bright Beyond the Lights: WAVR TechnologiesTech Alley’s calendar listed an October 17, 2026 Las Vegas event at its downtown address; check the calendar for updates.
Source: EventsBOXABL’s SEC filing reports production and deliveries through March 27, 2026 and locates its facilities in North Las Vegas, outside Las Vegas city proper.
Source: BOXABL Form 10-KClark County’s economic-development office describes WAVR as a startup launched from a UNLV lab in May 2024.
Source: Bright Beyond the Lights: WAVR TechnologiesTensorWave describes its AI-cloud product and reports over $500 million in funding; these are company-reported statements.
Source: About TensorWaveUNLV reported 107 student internships through SUSU across 35 local startups or small businesses in fall 2024.
Source: Building Startups, Bridging Communities
Questions about Las Vegas
How does Las Vegas rank as a startup ecosystem?
Las Vegas is #84 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Las Vegas?
69 investors based in Las Vegas have a profile here, including Acquisition.com, Rebel Venture Fund and Fiume Capital. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Las Vegas?
Yes. Las Vegas has 5 accelerators, 10 incubators and 8 venture studios on record, including StartUpNV, Com2000 and Zero Labs.
Geographic proximity
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