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\r\n\r\n\nMelbourne<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131856\/image8.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWith a population of 4.1 million, Melbourne, Australia sits in the sweet spot for size when it comes to the startup community. Large enough to uphold a solid standard of living in a city, but small enough to have access to plenty of people, Melbourne balances well enough in size to serve as a hotbed for its thriving entrepreneurial spirit.\r\n\r\nKon Karapanagiotidis, CEO of Asylum Seeker Resource Centre<\/a> in the city, writes that\r\nMelbourne is an entrepreneurial city where people are more open than other cities to new ideas and innovation, there is a culture of giving it a go and taking strategic risks. The diversity of the business community, its high desire for engagement, a robust appetite to bring its networks and skills to improve the lives of asylum seekers to enable them to fulfill their potential.<\/blockquote>\r\nThe strong ‘can do’ attitude prevailing amongst the startups in Melbourne and the wide range of businesses in the city make it a great choice to launch a fresh new company.\r\n\r\nFree Business Startup Kit<\/h2>
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Austin<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131857\/image3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe Texas capital was recently named the #1 place in America to start a business by CNBC<\/a>, the top city for “small-business vitality”<\/a> by the American City Business Journals, and the top city for launching a technology startup by Sungard Availability Services<\/a>. According to Fortune magazine, Austin had 44,163 small businesses in 2013–or 2,342 for every 100,000 residents–which is a very impressive ratio.\r\n\r\nAccording to Kevin Johns, Director of the City of Austin\u2019s Economic Development Department<\/a>:\r\nAustin is the best place in the nation to grow a small business … because our ecosystem has it all: entrepreneurs, incubators, investors, business school involvement and community-building events.<\/blockquote>\r\nThe overall culture in Austin is renowned for its supportiveness and inclusivity between entrepreneurs-in-arms. Celebrating its unique culture and flourishing business community is very appealing, and any new startup would do well to consider Austin for their venture.\r\n\r\nThis comprehensive guide on how to form an LLC in Texas<\/a> can help you get started quickly.\r\nStockholm<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131858\/image2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nSweden\u2019s capital, Stockholm, is quickly breaking out as Europe\u2019s most prolific developer of new tech start-ups. Last year it was named the 8th most competitive city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit<\/a>. Global brands like Spotify, Skype, and SoundCloud all have their start-up roots there, and many others are continuing to emerge from Stockholm\u2019s humble, focused community.\r\n\r\nStockholm is one of the most dynamic start-up cities in the world. Between 2005 and 2012, 6.5%<\/a> of the world\u2019s billion-dollar exits were from companies that had come from Sweden.\r\n\r\nJens Munch, VP of Strategic Partnerships at iZettle, attributes that to the incredible entrepreneurial activity in Stockholm<\/a>:\r\nI believe…Swedish people embrace entrepreneurship. We don\u2019t mind testing ideas out and giving them a go.<\/blockquote>\r\nIf a flexible but tenacious spirit sounds attractive for your company\u2019s culture, Stockholm might be for you.\r\nToronto<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131856\/image9.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nToronto is home to Canada\u2019s largest entrepreneur network: a recent report by research firm Startup Genome<\/a> listed the city eighth in the world for startup ecosystems. Toronto is home to a number of successful venture-backed businesses, such as Shopify, FreshBooks, 500px, Wave, and Wattpad. Toronto was also ranked the sixth-best city in the world for female entrepreneurs in 2016, according to a study by the Dell Women Entrepreneur Cities Index<\/a>.\r\n\r\nSmall businesses are an integral aspect of economic growth and job creation in Toronto. The city\u2019s vibrant startup community is increasingly gaining international recognition, and these successes continue to inspire new entrepreneurs in larger numbers every year. The greatness of Toronto\u2019s startup ecosystem is enhanced by a well-educated and globally engaged talent pool, with many area resources available to those who seek to become an entrepreneur.\r\n\r\nToronto is also one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with half the population of foreign origin. This makes for a wonderfully diverse, compelling population; it also provides critical ingredients for a startup business foundation. The undeniable correlation between immigrants\u2019 willingness to relocate (and the inherent intrepidness behind that) and entrepreneurial activity is notable and evident in the broad cultural blend of Toronto.\r\nBerlin<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131857\/image6.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nIn 2015, Berlin was the fastest-growing startup ecosystem in the world<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0Startups headquartered in Berlin include Soundcloud, 6Wunderkinder, ResearchGate, and Delivery Hero, among others. Larger tech companies also have major hubs in Berlin, including Microsoft, Google, Lufthansa, and Volkswagen.\r\n\r\nBerlin\u2019s startups collected \u20ac2.4 billion in venture capital last year, according to Ernst & Young<\/a>. That beats the numbers from startups in London, Paris, or Stockholm, and while it\u2019s only 9 percent of Silicon Valley\u2019s take, it\u2019s still an impressive number.\r\n\r\nThe creative industry in Berlin — music, film, art,\u00a0and design — acts as a major draw for the city, attracting artists and entrepreneurs worldwide.\r\n\r\nOther attractive aspects of Berlin? A relatively low cost of living and a reasonable visa-application process. Starting a company in Berlin is much easier because you can avoid the typical visa process in the U.S., which in turn garners attention from some of the best talents in the world.\r\nChicago<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131855\/chicago-1791002_550.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<\/h2>\r\nWe’re proud to include Chicago in our list of the world’s top cities for startups and entrepreneurs. A decade ago when we started crowdSPRING, Chicago did not have a strong entrepreneurial community. Today, Chicago stands alone among the “biggest and baddest of startup cities” when it comes to profitability, according to PitchBook<\/a>. \u00a0As recently shared in Inc.<\/a> by Betsy Mikel:\r\nWhile San Francisco continues to remain supreme as the biggest and baddest of startup cities, investment research company PitchBook<\/a> decided to look into other regions and cities just to be sure. Shockingly, they found the Bay Area does not have the highest percentage of profitable startups. What’s more, some of the smaller markets were far more profitable than large cities like New York City and Los Angeles. And the most profitable of all? Chicago.\r\n\r\nIn Chicago, 45 percent of investments produced 10 times a return on investment. This was far higher than the runner up, Raleigh, where 26 percent of startups produced the same return on investment. Chicago raked in high numbers across the board, with 81 percent of its startups producing between three and 10 percent ayield on initial investment. New York came in third below Chicago and Raleigh.<\/blockquote>\r\nWhile startup resources in Chicago were scarce a decade ago, things have changed quite a bit. Chicago’s 1871<\/a>, created in 2012 to support Chicago’s startup community, ranks 1st<\/a> in the U.S. among North American Business Incubators and 4th<\/a> in the world. 1871 is home to hundreds of early-stage, high-growth digital startups and offers tremendous resources and programming to entrepreneurs at all stages of their startup journey. For anyone looking to navigate this vibrant ecosystem and find fun things to do, a comprehensive Chicago guide<\/a> can be invaluable in making the most of what the city has to offer.\r\n\r\nFree Business Startup Kit<\/h2>
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Istanbul<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131856\/image10-1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nIstanbul\u2019s transformation into a startup hub is a credit to its complex, storied, and fascinating culture. Business incubators and accelerators are being created at an increasingly rapid pace in Istanbul, with a growing network of angel investors and mentors fostering a new generation of startups in the city.\r\n\r\nLow market competition combined with plenty of available market opportunities make for a fertile environment to set up new businesses. With a youthful population eager to take on uncharted market territory, Istanbul boasts an excellent blend of vigor and promise. Because it\u2019s an emerging market, getting involved now could mean access to many other regions once a stronghold has been established.\r\n\r\nIn a contribution to Virgin\u2019s series on startup cities, Anastasia Haralabidou<\/a> writes that Istanbul is \u201ca thriving environment with contagious spirit and running dynamics, where once the ‘gates’ will be widely open it will become the hub where all will be possible.\u201d\r\n\r\nFor those up for a challenge and ready for the opportunity, Istanbul is calling.\r\nTel Aviv<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131857\/image4.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWith a population of 405,000 and a nearly unrivaled tech startup culture and a sophisticated, talented population, Tel Aviv is frequently cited as one of the greatest places to be an entrepreneur in the world.\r\n\r\nPini Yakuel, CEO of Optimove, describes Tel Aviv as having a strong startup ecosystem with ready access to angel investors, venture capital firms, and talent.\r\n\r\nAccording to Yakuel,<\/a>\r\nThe high-tech talent is a huge advantage here. Employees here know how to think for themselves, they do not require micro-management, and they naturally take on additional responsibilities when they see the need. All of these are crucial elements to startup success.<\/blockquote>\r\nTel Aviv is unique and offers everything an ambitious, nimble and creative entrepreneur needs to succeed.\r\nLondon<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131856\/image7.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nLondon isn\u2019t just the capital of England and the United Kingdom, it\u2019s also one of the largest centers for startups in Europe. Between 4,300 to 9,600 startups are active in London, as measured by Startup Genome’s<\/a> Global Startup Ecosystem Report. That report also notes that as one of the world\u2019s largest finance centers, London\u2019s capacity for venture capital and investment is extensive. \u201cBrexit\u201d may loom in Britain\u2019s future, but many entrepreneurs<\/a> felt confident that London and its mayor, Sadiq Khan, would \u201ccome through with measures to help the startup community specifically in London.\u201d\r\n\r\nLondon\u2019s proximity to Europe means it can attract talent and expertise from a wide variety of cultures, languages, and backgrounds. It has a very diverse population and has a melting pot of experiences to draw from. This gives it an advantage for companies looking to create businesses for a global market. It has travel connections to almost anywhere in the world and acts as an economic bridge between Europe and the United States.\r\nVancouver<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131858\/image1-1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nFears over immigration challenges may be turning Vancouver into \u201cSilicon Valley North,\u201d but this temperate city established its start-up credibility long ago with companies such as Slack, Hootsuite, PlentyOfFish, and Unbouce located there. It also has one of the largest concentrations of video game and digital media companies in the world, with over 800 calling it home.\r\n\r\nVancouver routinely charts as one of the best \/ most livable cities to live as measured by the well-known quality of life surveys by The Economist<\/a> and Mercer<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAccording to the provincial government, the tech industry employs over 100,000 people in Vancouver. The presence of offices from big names such as Facebook, Google, and Microsoft and the concentration of talent, venture capital, and energy (not to mention its easy access to the west coast and San Francisco) makes it a compelling option.\r\nSilicon Valley<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/27131857\/image5.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNo roundup of startup cities can be complete without mentioning Silicon Valley, equally mythical and mocked. Whether or not you find HBO\u2019s take on Silicon Valley a silly parody or \u201cso funny because it\u2019s true,\u201d there\u2019s no doubting that the region is to tech entrepreneurs what Hollywood is to actors. Silicon Valley (or, if you prefer, the Bay Area), still dominates with nearly 16,000 active startups and two million tech workers, as measured by the Global Startup Ecosystem report<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAs the area is one of the key attractors of investment dollars and talent, there has been some high-profile problems recently related to the Valley\u2019s housing market and cost of living, with the New York Times<\/a> referring to Silicon Valley as a \u201chousing villain.\u201d Even with these challenges, the area is still synonymous with entrepreneurs. The fact that nearly half of the founders in the area are immigrants is a testament to this. This comprehensive guide on how to form an LLC in California<\/a> can help you get started quickly.\r\n\r\nWith deep cultural resources, a critical mass of investors, and broad professional networks, Silicon Valley still stands tall as a beacon for the entrepreneurial spirit. Go West, indeed.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06164948\/startup-blog-master-cta.png\")
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\r\n\r\nIn 2015, Berlin was the fastest-growing startup ecosystem in the world<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0Startups headquartered in Berlin include Soundcloud, 6Wunderkinder, ResearchGate, and Delivery Hero, among others. Larger tech companies also have major hubs in Berlin, including Microsoft, Google, Lufthansa, and Volkswagen.\r\n\r\nBerlin\u2019s startups collected \u20ac2.4 billion in venture capital last year, according to Ernst & Young<\/a>. That beats the numbers from startups in London, Paris, or Stockholm, and while it\u2019s only 9 percent of Silicon Valley\u2019s take, it\u2019s still an impressive number.\r\n\r\nThe creative industry in Berlin — music, film, art,\u00a0and design — acts as a major draw for the city, attracting artists and entrepreneurs worldwide.\r\n\r\nOther attractive aspects of Berlin? A relatively low cost of living and a reasonable visa-application process. Starting a company in Berlin is much easier because you can avoid the typical visa process in the U.S., which in turn garners attention from some of the best talents in the world.\r\nChicago<\/h2>\r\n
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While San Francisco continues to remain supreme as the biggest and baddest of startup cities, investment research company PitchBook<\/a> decided to look into other regions and cities just to be sure. Shockingly, they found the Bay Area does not have the highest percentage of profitable startups. What’s more, some of the smaller markets were far more profitable than large cities like New York City and Los Angeles. And the most profitable of all? Chicago.\r\n\r\nIn Chicago, 45 percent of investments produced 10 times a return on investment. This was far higher than the runner up, Raleigh, where 26 percent of startups produced the same return on investment. Chicago raked in high numbers across the board, with 81 percent of its startups producing between three and 10 percent ayield on initial investment. New York came in third below Chicago and Raleigh.<\/blockquote>\r\nWhile startup resources in Chicago were scarce a decade ago, things have changed quite a bit. Chicago’s 1871<\/a>, created in 2012 to support Chicago’s startup community, ranks 1st<\/a> in the U.S. among North American Business Incubators and 4th<\/a> in the world. 1871 is home to hundreds of early-stage, high-growth digital startups and offers tremendous resources and programming to entrepreneurs at all stages of their startup journey. For anyone looking to navigate this vibrant ecosystem and find fun things to do, a comprehensive Chicago guide<\/a> can be invaluable in making the most of what the city has to offer.\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nIstanbul\u2019s transformation into a startup hub is a credit to its complex, storied, and fascinating culture. Business incubators and accelerators are being created at an increasingly rapid pace in Istanbul, with a growing network of angel investors and mentors fostering a new generation of startups in the city.\r\n\r\nLow market competition combined with plenty of available market opportunities make for a fertile environment to set up new businesses. With a youthful population eager to take on uncharted market territory, Istanbul boasts an excellent blend of vigor and promise. Because it\u2019s an emerging market, getting involved now could mean access to many other regions once a stronghold has been established.\r\n\r\nIn a contribution to Virgin\u2019s series on startup cities, Anastasia Haralabidou<\/a> writes that Istanbul is \u201ca thriving environment with contagious spirit and running dynamics, where once the ‘gates’ will be widely open it will become the hub where all will be possible.\u201d\r\n\r\nFor those up for a challenge and ready for the opportunity, Istanbul is calling.\r\nTel Aviv<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\nWith a population of 405,000 and a nearly unrivaled tech startup culture and a sophisticated, talented population, Tel Aviv is frequently cited as one of the greatest places to be an entrepreneur in the world.\r\n\r\nPini Yakuel, CEO of Optimove, describes Tel Aviv as having a strong startup ecosystem with ready access to angel investors, venture capital firms, and talent.\r\n\r\nAccording to Yakuel,<\/a>\r\nThe high-tech talent is a huge advantage here. Employees here know how to think for themselves, they do not require micro-management, and they naturally take on additional responsibilities when they see the need. All of these are crucial elements to startup success.<\/blockquote>\r\nTel Aviv is unique and offers everything an ambitious, nimble and creative entrepreneur needs to succeed.\r\n
London<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\nLondon isn\u2019t just the capital of England and the United Kingdom, it\u2019s also one of the largest centers for startups in Europe. Between 4,300 to 9,600 startups are active in London, as measured by Startup Genome’s<\/a> Global Startup Ecosystem Report. That report also notes that as one of the world\u2019s largest finance centers, London\u2019s capacity for venture capital and investment is extensive. \u201cBrexit\u201d may loom in Britain\u2019s future, but many entrepreneurs<\/a> felt confident that London and its mayor, Sadiq Khan, would \u201ccome through with measures to help the startup community specifically in London.\u201d\r\n\r\nLondon\u2019s proximity to Europe means it can attract talent and expertise from a wide variety of cultures, languages, and backgrounds. It has a very diverse population and has a melting pot of experiences to draw from. This gives it an advantage for companies looking to create businesses for a global market. It has travel connections to almost anywhere in the world and acts as an economic bridge between Europe and the United States.\r\nVancouver<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFears over immigration challenges may be turning Vancouver into \u201cSilicon Valley North,\u201d but this temperate city established its start-up credibility long ago with companies such as Slack, Hootsuite, PlentyOfFish, and Unbouce located there. It also has one of the largest concentrations of video game and digital media companies in the world, with over 800 calling it home.\r\n\r\nVancouver routinely charts as one of the best \/ most livable cities to live as measured by the well-known quality of life surveys by The Economist<\/a> and Mercer<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAccording to the provincial government, the tech industry employs over 100,000 people in Vancouver. The presence of offices from big names such as Facebook, Google, and Microsoft and the concentration of talent, venture capital, and energy (not to mention its easy access to the west coast and San Francisco) makes it a compelling option.\r\nSilicon Valley<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\nNo roundup of startup cities can be complete without mentioning Silicon Valley, equally mythical and mocked. Whether or not you find HBO\u2019s take on Silicon Valley a silly parody or \u201cso funny because it\u2019s true,\u201d there\u2019s no doubting that the region is to tech entrepreneurs what Hollywood is to actors. Silicon Valley (or, if you prefer, the Bay Area), still dominates with nearly 16,000 active startups and two million tech workers, as measured by the Global Startup Ecosystem report<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAs the area is one of the key attractors of investment dollars and talent, there has been some high-profile problems recently related to the Valley\u2019s housing market and cost of living, with the New York Times<\/a> referring to Silicon Valley as a \u201chousing villain.\u201d Even with these challenges, the area is still synonymous with entrepreneurs. The fact that nearly half of the founders in the area are immigrants is a testament to this. This comprehensive guide on how to form an LLC in California<\/a> can help you get started quickly.\r\n\r\nWith deep cultural resources, a critical mass of investors, and broad professional networks, Silicon Valley still stands tall as a beacon for the entrepreneurial spirit. Go West, indeed.\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you’re an entrepreneur looking to start a new business, here are eleven of the most interesting startup cities in the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25523,"featured_media":23900,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3156],"tags":[3159],"class_list":["post-23889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entrepreneurship","tag-starting-a-business"],"yoast_head":"\n
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