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The startup scene in France

Where startups get built in Marseille, who funds them, and how you get in the room.

Country
France
Population
870,731
Time zone
Europe/Paris
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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Marseille ranks

Rankings that list Marseille
RankingEditionPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025#152No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100)202681 to 90No prior editionCEcosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent
Positions come from each publisher's edition. Open a ranking for its method and trust notes, or an edition for the full list.

22 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Marseille

Incubators 8

Cosens logoIncubator

Business creation and entrepreneurship support in Marseille.

Le Carburateur logoIncubator

Nonprofit incubator and accelerator for young entrepreneurs.

The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all incubators

Accelerators 7

ZEBOX logoAccelerator

Accelerating startups for sustainable innovation.

P.Factory logoAccelerator

Accelerating startups in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all accelerators

Investors 6

TERTIUM Invest logoInvestor

Independent private equity for growth and transmission capital.

The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all investors

Venture studios 1

Klyps&Go logoVenture studio

Empowering startups from inception to growth.

Based here, most-ranked first

Universities in Marseille

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Questions about Marseille

How does Marseille rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #152 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.

How many startup investors are based in Marseille?

6 investors based in Marseille have a profile here, including Collaboration Capital, Région Sud Investissement and TERTIUM Invest. The real number is higher.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Marseille?

Yes. Marseille has 7 accelerators, 8 incubators and 1 venture studio on record, including Marseille Innovation, Cosens and Klyps&Go.

Which universities are in Marseille?

One university has a profile: Aix-Marseille University.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Marseille

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