IncubatorFostering innovation and operational growth in the Middle East.
The startup scene in Beirut
Where startups get built in Beirut, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Beirut ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #377 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
20 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Beirut
Incubators 7
Incubator
IncubatorTransforming lives and businesses in the MENA region.
IncubatorEmpowering Lebanese entrepreneurs for a brighter future.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 5
AcceleratorEmpowering innovators and entrepreneurs in Lebanon.
AcceleratorAccelerating social impact startups in Lebanon and beyond.
AcceleratorAccelerating startups from idea to reality.
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all accelerators
Investors 5
InvestorInvesting in technology startups across MENA, US, and EU.
InvestorTransforming radical ideas into successful companies.
InvestorCross-border venture capital for technology startups.
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all investors
Venture studios 3
Venture studioTalent-centric investment and advisory firm.
Venture studioTransforming business visions into impactful realities.
Venture studioWhere ideas take root and grow into real businesses.
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Raising in Beirut
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Beirut
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Beirut
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about Beirut
How does Beirut rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #377 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Beirut?
5 investors based in Beirut have a profile here, including More Capital, Phoenician VC and Cedar Mundi Ventures. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Beirut?
Yes. Beirut has 5 accelerators, 7 incubators and 3 venture studios on record, including SmartESA, Apps Arabi S.A.L ( Offshore ) and Mindsets.
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