The Startup Demographics report offers a fresh and standardized framework for measuring startup activity in tech ecosystems.
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AUGUST 22, 2023

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Gauging startup success in your ecosystem

Measuring the makeup of your tech ecosystems is hard, we know.  This is why we are excited to offer a brand new perspective on measuring startup success - one that goes beyond the usual metrics like the amount of venture capital invested, the number of unicorns, et cetera.

 

The Startup Demographics report looks at startup birth rates, survival rates, and success rates.  

 

This report serves to broaden your toolkit and introduce a new standardized framework for tracking and benchmarking your local startups' progress. Including:

  • 30% of Pre-Seed funded startups raise Series A 
  • 8% of funded startups raise Series C 
  • 1% reach unicorn status 
  • A third of funded startups will go through an exit of some form 
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But also...

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Valencia's rise as the third-largest startup hub in Spain

Although Barcelona and Madrid are still the most valuable Spanish startup hubs, the Valencian Community's rise is no coincidence.  We sat down with Invest in Valencia, Startup Valencia and Distrito Digital to discuss the strengths and opportunities of their local tech ecosystem. 

Learn more

VC investments by industry in the Valencian Community

Screenshot VC investments in Valencia, heatmap by industry

In the news ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ LaunchVIC's Million-Dollar Game Changer: The Hugh Victor McKay Fund Fuels Agtech Startups - SmartCompany
  • ๐ŸŒ† Houston's Tech Ascent: Building Its Reputation as an Emerging Hub - Houston.org
  • ๐Ÿš€ Supercharging Startups: Gyeongsangnam-do's Ambitious $747 Million Fund Sparks Innovation - Korea Tech Desk

Upcoming events & programs ๐Ÿ“…

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช September 1 - 5, Berlin, Germany

For almost 100 years, IFA has been at the forefront of innovations. IFA presents the latest products and innovations from around the world. 

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช September 14, Haus der Technik, Essen
At this yearโ€™s Hands on Data-con: new Data Challenges for startups, success stories, and networking with international experts in b2b-data. But also, three masterclasses and the EDGITAL Symposium.
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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ September 12-22, Melbourne, Australia

Hosted in a different rising entrepreneurial city each year, the Global Entrepreneurship Congress is four days of actionable intelligence, collaboration and collective action. 

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ September 25, Leusden, Netherlands

The fastest-growing company in the Netherlands will be awarded the โ€˜Gouden Groeierโ€“awardโ€™ together with winners of the Young, Female, and Impact Scalers. Join here. 

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท October 5-8, Busan, South Korea

FLY ASIA, held for the first time last year, is an event aiming to attract investment and support for promising Asian startups to expand overseas and exchanges between domestic and overseas startup ecosystems. 

 

Know an insightful tech event in your region you would like to highlight?

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