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Financial Times Ranking: RootCamp and SpinLab among Top Startup-Hubs in Europe

Written by Linh Pham | Mar 14, 2024 8:30:00 AM

RootCamp and SpinLab are positioned among the top Startup Hubs in Europe, as highlighted in the recent ranking "Europe's Leading Startup Hubs 2024" by the Financial Times and StatistaWe have secured the 2nd place in Germany, placing ourselves among the top 3 Accelerators in Germany and ranked 12th among the top 15 in Europe.

The ranking "Europe's Leading Startup - Hubs 2024"

Covering Startup - Hubs physically situated in Europe and operational since at least 2019, the study includes those offering at least one incubator or accelerator program. Statista used databases and other open sources to identify around 2000 potential organizations across Europe that meet these criteria. The ranking recognizes a total of 125 Startup - Hubs from 21 countries. The survey and analysis phase took place between July and October 2023.

Alumni ratings from both RootCamp and SpinLab alumni, making up 85% of the evaluation, delved into practical aspects like mentoring, infrastructure, legal support, funding, and network. The success of startups contributed 10% to the overall evaluation, while expert recommendations comprised the remaining 5%.

Gaia Amatteis, COO of RootCamp, emphasizes, "Our position at the top of the ranking underlines our contribution and our vital role in the European startup ecosystem. We are proud of this acknowledgement and continue to use our expertise and resources to support promising startups. As experts in venture clienting, we effectively act as a bridge between corporates and startups and foster fruitful partnerships. We look forward to bringing more corporates together with startups and driving innovative projects forward."

Want to be part of one of the best Startup - Hubs in Europe? Apply here for the RootCamp Accelerator Program.