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The startup scene in Italy

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

Country
Italy
Population
51,298
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Fig. 1239 · Gondola

Startup ecosystem standing

Where Venice ranks

Rankings that list Venice
RankingEditionPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025#517No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Positions come from each publisher's edition. Open a ranking for its method and trust notes, or an edition for the full list.

7 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Venice

Incubators 3

D-Business logoIncubator

Supporting innovative projects in digital marketing.

Investors 2

Accelerators 1

VeNetWork logoAccelerator

Accelerating innovative and sustainable business models.

Venture studios 1

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Questions about Venice

How does Venice rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #517 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Venice?

2 investors based in Venice have a profile here, including Veneto Sviluppo Spa and Campus Venture by Arcadia. The real number is higher.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Venice?

Yes. Venice has 1 accelerator, 3 incubators and 1 venture studio on record, including VeNetWork, SerenDPT - Serenissima Development and Preservation through Technology and VeniSIA - Venice, the oldest city of the future®.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Venice

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