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New York City startup ecosystem
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NYCEDC reports that New York City’s tech ecosystem includes more than 25,000 tech-enabled startups and 365,000 tech ecosystem workers. It also lists more than 100 accelerators and incubators and 200 coworking spaces. [Claims 11729, 11730]
NYCEDC reports $23.8 billion in venture-capital funding to New York City companies in 2024, representing 11.3% of U.S. venture-capital funding that year, and more than 1,000 active investment firms. [Claim 6782] Venture for NYC provides an official membership route for investors, founders, and ecosystem partners. [Claim 6783]
NYCEDC’s Founder Fellowship page points to the 2026 cohort and offers a signup to be notified when applications open for the 2027 cohort; it does not show an open 2027 application. [Claims 6784, 11732]
NYU Tandon describes Future Labs as a business incubator network, with focus areas including AI, digital media, clean energy, game design, smart cities, and veteran entrepreneurship. [Claim 6789]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where New York City ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Cities Index (Kearney) | 2025 | New York | #1 | No change | B | Competitiveness, Performance, Talent, Business Climate |
 Global Cities Index (Oxford Economics) | 2026 | New York | #1 | No change | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | New York | #1 | No change | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2026 | New York | #2 | No change | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) | GSER 2026 | New York City | #2 | No change | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Tech Ecosystem Index | 2026 | New York City | #2 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Finance, Growth, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | New York City | #7 | No change | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
53 organizations with a profile
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Investors 41
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Accelerators 6
AcceleratorThe FinTech Innovation Lab is a global accelerator program that supports early to growth-stage fintech startups in scaling their businesses. It…
AcceleratorEmpowering student entrepreneurs across CUNY campuses.
AcceleratorAccelerating food innovation.
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Incubators 3
IncubatorFostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Rochester.
IncubatorSupporting early-stage startups through innovation and technology.
IncubatorAffordable lab spaces for biotech innovation.
Venture studios 3
Venture studioBuilding and investing in transformative tech companies.
Venture studioBuilding bold technology solutions for sustainable urban life.
Venture studioEmpowering innovative AI products for underrepresented founders.
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Universities in New York City
UniversityListed in 12 rankings
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What the sources say about New York City
Tech:NYC's summary of a Startup Genome report with NYCEDC lists NYC second globally and values the ecosystem at $713 billion.
Source: ReportsNYCEDC's startup and VC internships offer NYC students paid 10-week placements and mentoring.
Source: NYC Startup and VC Internship ProgramsNYC SBS offers free founder-facing business services through centers in each borough.
Source: Opening a Business in NYCNYCEDC announced its 2026 Founder Fellowship cohort selection on March 4, 2026.
Source: NYCEDC Unveils Selection of 60 Early-Stage Startups to Participate in Fifth CohortNYCEDC offers a notification signup for the 2027 application opening.
Source: Founder Fellowship | NYCEDCNYCEDC's Founder Fellowship requires at least one NYC-resident founder on a team of up to two.
Source: Founder Fellowship | NYCEDC
Questions about New York City
How does New York City rank as a startup ecosystem?
New York City is #2 of 1,556 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2026). It appears in 7 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in New York City?
41 investors based in New York City have a profile here, including Golden Seeds, Manhattan Venture Partners and Primary Venture Partners. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in New York City?
Yes. New York City has 6 accelerators, 3 incubators and 3 venture studios on record, including FinTech Innovation Lab, NextCorps and AlleyCorp.
Which universities are in New York City?
One university has a profile: Columbia University.
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