A thriving ecosystem for visionaries, builders, and category-defining companies. Discover why the world's best startups are scaling in NYC.
Ranked the #2 startup ecosystem in the world, holding massive countercyclical strength against market downturns.
A staggering 74% year-over-year increase from 2023, defying national venture capital contractions.
Making up roughly 13% of all startups in the United States, driving a powerful density of founders and builders.
NYC tech jobs grew over 40% since 2019, supported by one of the largest STEM-educated talent pools in the country.
With 2,000+ AI startups and massive public-private initiatives like Empire AI, NY captures 14% of all US Seed/Series A funding for AI.
Capitalizing on its status as the world's financial capital, NYC commands 30% of all US venture investment into fintech companies.
Supported by a dense network of over 100 higher education institutions across the metro area, ensuring a continuous pipeline of world-class operators.