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Liverpool City Council lists startup advice and workshops through its Business Support Service, with support requests made through an enquiry form.
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Liverpool City Council lists startup advice and workshops through its Business Support Service, with support requests made through an enquiry form.
Liverpool’s Business & IP Centre is located at Central Library and supports people starting or growing businesses.
The University of Liverpool reports 20 spinouts formed in the five years preceding its enterprise report across its regional portfolio. LJMU’s 2024 baseline maps scale-up support in the wider Liverpool City Region across six dimensions.
A Department for Business and Trade listing dated June 25, 2026 describes the Liverpool City Region Flexible Growth Fund as offering loans of up to £1 million and advises checking with the named operator for current intake status.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Liverpool ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #281 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
13 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Liverpool
Investors 8
Investor
InvestorEmpowering entrepreneurs through financial services.
InvestorEmpowering local entrepreneurs with early-stage investments.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all investors
Accelerators 2
AcceleratorDriving innovation and economic growth in Liverpool.
AcceleratorSupporting life science innovation in Liverpool.
Incubators 2
IncubatorCo-working space for digital and creative industries.
IncubatorNurturing creativity in fashion design.
Venture studios 1
Venture studioInnovating the built environment through partnership and funding.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Liverpool
UniversityListed in 3 rankings
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Raising in Liverpool
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.
Get startups that fitScouting in Liverpool
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Liverpool
DBT's dated listing describes a city-region growth loan up to £1m; check the named operator for current intake status.
Source: Liverpool City Region Flexible Growth FundThe University reports 20 spinouts formed in the preceding five years across its regional portfolio.
Source: From Ideas to Impact: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Annual ReportLJMU's 2024 baseline maps the wider region's scale-up support across six dimensions.
Source: Liverpool City Region Scale Up Ecosystem 2024Liverpool's Business & IP Centre is located at Central Library and supports people starting or growing businesses.
Source: Business and IP Centre LiverpoolLiverpool City Council lists startup advice and workshops, with support requests made through its enquiry form.
Source: Business Support Service
Questions about Liverpool
How does Liverpool rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #281 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Liverpool?
8 investors based in Liverpool have a profile here, including Arete Capital Partners LLP, GOLF ANGEL INVESTORS and Gateway Angels. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Liverpool?
Yes. Liverpool has 2 accelerators, 2 incubators and 1 venture studio on record, including LYVA Labs, Focus Innovation and Sensicon Ventures.
Which universities are in Liverpool?
One university has a profile: University of Liverpool.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Liverpool
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