After earning the title of top “emerging” city last year, Philadelphia landed a spot in the overall top 30 of Startup Genome’s Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The city scored highest for its market reach and talent.
The city moved up 15 spots in the Startup Genome’s Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) after being named the top “emerging” ecosystem last year. For 2021, it’s No. 28 on the global list. The report notes Philadelphia’s depth of tech talent, access to regional and global funding, and strengths in data analytics and life sciences as leading reasons for its ranking.