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Scout startups in Leeds
Learn where early startup activity happens in Leeds and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 516,298
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Leeds ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #202 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
4 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Leeds
Accelerators 3
Accelerator
Accelerator
AcceleratorCommunity-driven innovation accelerator in Leeds.
Venture studios 1
Venture studioBuilding technology businesses with AI.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Leeds
UniversityListed in 3 rankings
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Your way in
Raising in Leeds
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Leeds
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Leeds
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Leeds
How does Leeds rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #202 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
Are there accelerators or incubators in Leeds?
Yes. Superscout lists 3 accelerators and 1 venture studio based there, including Indielab and IRLY.
Which universities in Leeds are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Leeds.
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Sources and known limits
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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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