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Learn where early startup activity happens in Austin and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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United States
Population
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Time zone
America/Chicago
Austin
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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Austin ranks

Rankings that list Austin
RankingEditionListed asPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Dealroom.co logoGlobal Tech Ecosystem Index2026Austin#6No prior editionBEcosystem, Finance, Growth, Talent, Innovation
StartupBlink logoGlobal Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025Austin–Round Rock Area#16Up 2BEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Startup Genome logoGlobal Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER)GSER 2026Austin#18Up 12CEcosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent, Innovation
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) logoGlobal Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters)2026Austin#37No changeBInnovation, Research, Activity
Oxford Economics logoGlobal Cities Index2026Austin#46No prior editionBPerformance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate
Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

167 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Austin

Investors 91

The 3 most prominent of 91. Browse all investors

Venture studios 42

The 3 most prominent of 42. Browse all venture studios

Accelerators 23

SKU logoAccelerator

SKU

SKU is an accelerator program based in Austin, Texas, focused on early-stage consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. It provides mentorship,…

The 3 most prominent of 23. Browse all accelerators

Incubators 11

The 3 most prominent of 11. Browse all incubators

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Questions about Austin

How does Austin rank as a startup ecosystem?
Austin is #16 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 5 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Austin?
Superscout has profiles for 91 investors based in Austin, including 8VC, SANTÉ and ATP.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Austin?
Yes. Superscout lists 23 accelerators, 11 incubators and 42 venture studios based there, including SKU, Austin Technology Incubator and Morse..
Which universities in Austin are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Texas at Austin.

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Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.

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