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Scout startups in Leicester
Learn where early startup activity happens in Leicester and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 368,600
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Leicester ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #505 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
3 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Leicester
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorIncubators 1
IncubatorSupporting African heritage startups in the UK.
Investors 1
InvestorInvesting in the future of life sciences and technology.
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Raising in Leicester
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Leicester
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Leicester
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Leicester
How does Leicester rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #505 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Leicester?
Superscout has a profile for 1 investor based in Leicester: Catapult Ventures Group.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Leicester?
Yes. Superscout lists 1 accelerator and 1 incubator based there, including Leicester Startups and Empower Biz.
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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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