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New York City startup ecosystem
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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 |
39 organizations with a profile
Who's based in New York City
Investors 27
Investor
InvestorInvesting in early-stage technology and technology-enabled companies.
InvestorInvesting in technology companies.
The 3 most prominent of 27. Browse all investors
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.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all accelerators
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.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in New York City
UniversityListed in 12 rankings
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Your way in
Raising in New York City
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about New York City
NYU Tandon says Future Labs began as a public-private partnership with New York City for startup incubation.
Source: NYU Tandon Future LabsNYU Tandon describes Future Labs as a business incubator network.
Source: NYU Tandon Future LabsThe LifeSci NYC Expansion Fund page describes seed-to-Series A expansion financing but says applications are not currently open.
Source: LifeSci NYC Expansion FundNYCEDC expects the Catalyst Fund's $40 million to leverage more investment into New York City companies once fully deployed.
Source: NYC Catalyst FundNYCEDC says the Catalyst Fund portfolio includes eleven firms across its impact areas.
Source: NYC Catalyst FundNYCEDC identifies the Catalyst Fund as a $40 million impact-investing program.
Source: NYC Catalyst Fund
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?
27 investors based in New York City have a profile here, including Primary Venture Partners, ff Venture Capital and Thrive Capital. 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.
Geographic proximity
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Sources and known limits
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- Global Cities Index, 2025
- Global Cities Index, 2026
- Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI 40
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2026
- Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), GSER 2026
- Global Tech Ecosystem Index, 2026
- Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters), 2026
- NYU Tandon Future Labs
- LifeSci NYC Expansion Fund
- NYC Catalyst Fund
Organizations are placed by where they are headquartered. Only those with a profile here are counted, so the real number is higher.
The population figure has no date attached, so treat it as approximate.
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