Bangalore is the #10 Startup City in 2025 🇮🇳

Key Takeaways

• The San Francisco Bay Area is the world’s undisputed startup capital, thanks to its dominance in AI, big tech, and venture capital funding.
• Meanwhile, Singapore City jumped four spots over the year. OpenAI plans to move its Asia-Pacific headquarters to Singapore thanks to its advanced tech ecosystem.
• India's Bangalore and New Delhi rank in 10th and 11th, respectively—outpacing Tokyo, Berlin, and Seattle.

Startup Hubs Are Evolving Rapidly

While the San Francisco Bay Area remains firmly entrenched as the world's leading startup ecosystem, markets in Asia are growing in prominence.

Notably, India is home to one of the largest AI talent workforces globally, while China has spawned the world's most valuable unicorn in 2025—worth more than eight times America's closest competitor.

Meanwhile, the UK is expanding investment in national computing power, attracting firms like Nvidia to form closer business ties and investment in the country.