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The startup scene in Cyprus
StartupBlink’s September 2026 page ranked Limassol 191st worldwide and first in Cyprus, using investment, employee, and traffic measures. This is a publisher’s ranking, not a direct measure of the city’s ecosystem quality. [48260]
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StartupBlink’s September 2026 page ranked Limassol 191st worldwide and first in Cyprus, using investment, employee, and traffic measures. This is a publisher’s ranking, not a direct measure of the city’s ecosystem quality. [48260]
FastForward reports Limassol-based Aiphoria raised $34 million in 2025, and identifies UFarm.Digital as a Limassol-seated company that raised a $500,000 pre-seed round that year. It also reports seed financing for two Limassol gaming studios, Studio 42 and Nice Plans Studio, without stating exact round sizes. [48262, 48264, 48265]
FastForward counted about $77 million in publicly reported Cyprus startup equity rounds during 2025; this is a national figure, not a Limassol-only total. [48261]
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) confirmed that PRE-SEED/0526 closed after 284 submissions. Reflect describes Doers Summit Limassol as a regional event for founders, investors, and technology; the cited claim does not establish a future edition date. [48267, 48270]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Limassol ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #230 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
44 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Limassol
Investors 33
Investor
InvestorInvesting in medium-sized tech companies for growth.
InvestorInvesting in technology for social discovery and well-being.
The 3 most prominent of 33. Browse all investors
Accelerators 4
AcceleratorEmpowering IT entrepreneurs through education and support.
AcceleratorAccelerating game-tech startups in Cyprus.
AcceleratorEmpowering women leaders through coaching and visibility.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 4
Venture studioInvesting in and incubating tech startups.
Venture studioBuilding and growing startups in the creator economy and beyond.
Venture studioBuilding and investing in innovative technology companies.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 3
IncubatorIncubating high technology startups in Cyprus.
IncubatorFostering entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide.
IncubatorEmpowering women in tech entrepreneurship.
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Raising in Limassol
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Limassol
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
- aivitam venturesAccelerator
- Diogenes Business Incubator University of Cyprus LtdIncubator
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Scouting in Limassol
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Limassol
Reflect describes its Limassol summit as a regional founder, investor and technology event.
Source: ReflectRIF confirms PRE-SEED/0526 is closed after 284 submissions.
Source: Record Number of Applications for PRE-SEEDFastForward reports seed financing for two Limassol gaming studios from external investors.
Source: How Much Did Cypriot Startups Raise So Far in 2025?FastForward identifies UFarm.Digital as a Limassol-seated DeFi company with a $500,000 2025 pre-seed.
Source: How Much Did Cypriot Startups Raise So Far in 2025?FastForward reports Aiphoria as Limassol-based and describes its 2025 $34 million round.
Source: How Much Did Cypriot Startups Raise So Far in 2025?FastForward's author counted about $77 million in public Cyprus startup equity rounds during 2025.
Source: How Much Did Cypriot Startups Raise So Far in 2025?
Questions about Limassol
How does Limassol rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #230 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Limassol?
33 investors based in Limassol have a profile here, including ULTRA.VC, Flintera and Social Discovery Ventures. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Limassol?
Yes. Limassol has 4 accelerators, 3 incubators and 4 venture studios on record, including aivitam ventures, Diogenes Business Incubator University of Cyprus Ltd and Embria.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Limassol
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