[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-miami-s-metro-startup-ecosystem-how-a-sunbelt-city-broke-into-the-global-top-25-en":3,"ArticleBody_95to3GJOS08GJmDM4nO11xonFEdI2q4CAAmqcjUqdU":201},{"article":4,"relatedArticles":179,"locale":66},{"id":5,"title":6,"slug":7,"content":8,"htmlContent":9,"excerpt":10,"category":11,"tags":12,"metaDescription":10,"wordCount":13,"readingTime":14,"publishedAt":15,"sources":16,"sourceCoverage":58,"transparency":60,"seo":63,"language":66,"featuredImage":67,"featuredImageCredit":68,"isFreeGeneration":72,"trendSlug":73,"niche":74,"geoTakeaways":77,"geoFaq":86,"entities":96},"6a17b374a2870c2eb8f40505","Miami’s Metro Startup Ecosystem: How a Sunbelt City Broke into the Global Top 25","miami-s-metro-startup-ecosystem-how-a-sunbelt-city-broke-into-the-global-top-25","Not long ago, [Miami](\u002Fentities\u002F6a17b4d0a2d594d36d238ca1-miami) was a secondary stop on the startup map—strong lifestyle, limited density. Today it ranks #22 globally in StartupBlink’s 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, up six spots in a year and eight since 2024, marking its shift into a serious innovation center.[1][2][3]  \n\nFrom April 2025 to April 2026, Miami’s ecosystem grew 41.8%, the fastest in the global top 25 and third‑fastest in the top 100.[2][3][4]  \n\n💡 **Key takeaway:** Miami has moved from “interesting experiment” to breakout global hub—its trajectory now needs active management, not just celebration.\n\n---\n\n## 1. Miami’s Global Standing: Rankings, Growth Rate, and Context\n\nStartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index benchmarks 1,556 cities and 100 countries, using 40+ indicators—startup counts, funding, unicorns, exits, and global tech branches—plus an “ecosystem value” metric based on valuations and exits since 2006.[3]  \n\nWithin this field:  \n\n- **Global rank:** #22, firmly in the top 2% of cities worldwide.[2][3]  \n- **Ascent:** Up six positions since 2025 and eight since 2024—unusual for a mature U.S. metro.[3]  \n- **National\u002FRegional rank:**  \n  - #9 in the [United States](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FUnited_States)  \n  - #10 in [North America](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FNorth_America)  \n  Both up two spots in one year.[2][3]  \n\n📊 **Data point:** Because the U.S. is still the world’s leading startup country, cracking its top 10 means competing inside one of the most capital‑rich, crowded markets.[3]\n\nGrowth speed is the main outlier:  \n\n- **Annual ecosystem growth (Apr 2025–Apr 2026):** 41.8%  \n- **Relative position:**  \n  - Fastest‑growing city in the global top 25  \n  - Third‑fastest in the global top 100, behind [Riyadh](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FRiyadh) (117.6%) and [Taipei](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTaipei) (55.7%).[2][3][4]  \n\n⚠️ **Key point:** At this pace, the challenge shifts from “getting noticed” to managing overheating—rising costs, talent shortages, and hype that could outrun real capabilities.\n\n---\n\n## 2. Inside the Miami Metro Startup Engine: Scale, Sectors, and Capital\n\nMiami’s rise is visible in local scale and structure:  \n\n- **Startup volume:**  \n  - 2,915 startups, about 3% of all U.S. startups  \n  - ~48 startups per 100,000 residents  \n  - At least eight unicorns valued at $1B+.[2]  \n- **Complementary local data ([Miami‑Dade Beacon Council](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FMiami)):**  \n  - 2,500+ startups  \n  - Six unicorns  \n  - #4 U.S. region for tech job growth  \n  - A separate 2024 report ranked Miami #16 globally.[5]  \n\nMethodologies differ, but multiple independent sources converge on the same signal: Miami now sits in the top tier of global hubs, not the “up‑and‑coming” bracket.[2][3][5]  \n\n💡 **Key takeaway:** Across indices and local metrics, Miami has crossed from emerging scene to scaled, multi‑sector ecosystem.\n\nSector strengths deepen that position:  \n\n- **Leading industry: [Transportation](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTransport)**[2]  \n  - 8th globally, 4th in North America, 4th in the U.S.  \n  - 73 transportation startups (~3% of local total)  \n  - One transportation unicorn  \n  - Built on Miami’s role in trade, logistics, cruise, and regional mobility, offering founders a real‑world “living lab” of ports, airports, and complex movement systems.  \n\nCapital flows confirm the shift from promise to scale:  \n\n- **2023 ([South Florida](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSouth_Florida)):**  \n  - $2.41B raised across 393 deals  \n  - 69% of all [Florida](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FFlorida) venture capital.[5]  \n- **2024 (Florida statewide):**  \n  - $4.13B across 588 deals  \n  - Top six U.S. state for deal count and total capital.[5]  \n- **Miami–Fort Lauderdale alone (2024):**  \n  - $2.77B raised  \n  - 6th nationally by deal count, 9th by deal value.[5]  \n\n📊 **Data point:** The region’s startup ecosystem is valued at ~$95B and supports ~90,000 jobs, making tech a core economic engine alongside tourism—not a sidecar.[5]\n\n---\n\n## 3. Why Miami Is Surging Now—and What It Must Do Next\n\nMiami’s surge draws on structural advantages:[3]  \n\n- Strong Sunbelt population growth  \n- Global connectivity via ports, airports, and trade infrastructure  \n- Lifestyle appeal for founders and remote teams  \n- Growing stack of accelerators, corporate innovation programs, and public–private builders like the Miami‑Dade Beacon Council orchestrating support.[1][5]  \n\nThe Beacon Council now brands Miami as the “VC Capital of the Americas,” signaling a shift from opportunistic inflows to a more durable capital market with:[5]  \n\n- Repeat founders  \n- Active angel networks  \n- Emerging sector‑focused funds  \n\n💼 **Key takeaway:** Miami is evolving from imported hype to homegrown, repeatable capital formation.\n\nTo convert fast growth into long‑term resilience, Miami should:[3][5][7]  \n\n- Expand mid‑ and late‑stage capital so Series B+ firms can scale locally.  \n- Deepen technical talent through universities, targeted immigration, and remote‑talent integration.  \n- Diversify beyond transportation into AI, fintech, healthtech, and climate, where strengths already exist.  \n- Build global partnerships and cross‑border programs—mirroring models like Moldova’s Startup Moldova Summit, which connects 150+ startups with international investors and EU partners.[7]  \n\n⚡ **Key point:** Focused summits, cross‑border funds, and international accelerators are now core infrastructure for locking in a hub’s global position.[3][7]\n\n---\n\n## Conclusion: Miami as Laboratory and Launchpad\n\nMiami is now a top‑25 global startup ecosystem and one of the fastest‑growing in the world, with nearly 3,000 startups, multiple unicorns, strong transportation tech, and billions in VC backing a $95B, 90,000‑job innovation economy.[2][3][5]  \n\nFor founders, investors, and policymakers, Miami should be treated as both **laboratory** and **launchpad**:  \n\n- Plug into local builders and support organizations  \n- Target sector opportunities in mobility, fintech, health, and climate  \n- Help shape policies and programs that convert this momentum into sustained, globally relevant impact.[1][3][5]","\u003Cp>Not long ago, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F6a17b4d0a2d594d36d238ca1-miami\">Miami\u003C\u002Fa> was a secondary stop on the startup map—strong lifestyle, limited density. Today it ranks #22 globally in StartupBlink’s 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, up six spots in a year and eight since 2024, marking its shift into a serious innovation center.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From April 2025 to April 2026, Miami’s ecosystem grew 41.8%, the fastest in the global top 25 and third‑fastest in the top 100.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>💡 \u003Cstrong>Key takeaway:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Miami has moved from “interesting experiment” to breakout global hub—its trajectory now needs active management, not just celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>1. Miami’s Global Standing: Rankings, Growth Rate, and Context\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index benchmarks 1,556 cities and 100 countries, using 40+ indicators—startup counts, funding, unicorns, exits, and global tech branches—plus an “ecosystem value” metric based on valuations and exits since 2006.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within this field:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Global rank:\u003C\u002Fstrong> #22, firmly in the top 2% of cities worldwide.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ascent:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Up six positions since 2025 and eight since 2024—unusual for a mature U.S. metro.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>National\u002FRegional rank:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>#9 in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FUnited_States\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>#10 in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FNorth_America\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North America\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cbr>\nBoth up two spots in one year.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>📊 \u003Cstrong>Data point:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Because the U.S. is still the world’s leading startup country, cracking its top 10 means competing inside one of the most capital‑rich, crowded markets.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growth speed is the main outlier:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Annual ecosystem growth (Apr 2025–Apr 2026):\u003C\u002Fstrong> 41.8%\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Relative position:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Fastest‑growing city in the global top 25\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Third‑fastest in the global top 100, behind \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FRiyadh\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riyadh\u003C\u002Fa> (117.6%) and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTaipei\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taipei\u003C\u002Fa> (55.7%).\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>⚠️ \u003Cstrong>Key point:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At this pace, the challenge shifts from “getting noticed” to managing overheating—rising costs, talent shortages, and hype that could outrun real capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>2. Inside the Miami Metro Startup Engine: Scale, Sectors, and Capital\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Miami’s rise is visible in local scale and structure:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Startup volume:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>2,915 startups, about 3% of all U.S. startups\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>~48 startups per 100,000 residents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>At least eight unicorns valued at $1B+.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Complementary local data (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FMiami\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miami‑Dade Beacon Council\u003C\u002Fa>):\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>2,500+ startups\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Six unicorns\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>#4 U.S. region for tech job growth\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>A separate 2024 report ranked Miami #16 globally.\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Methodologies differ, but multiple independent sources converge on the same signal: Miami now sits in the top tier of global hubs, not the “up‑and‑coming” bracket.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>💡 \u003Cstrong>Key takeaway:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Across indices and local metrics, Miami has crossed from emerging scene to scaled, multi‑sector ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sector strengths deepen that position:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Leading industry: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTransport\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transportation\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>8th globally, 4th in North America, 4th in the U.S.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>73 transportation startups (~3% of local total)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>One transportation unicorn\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Built on Miami’s role in trade, logistics, cruise, and regional mobility, offering founders a real‑world “living lab” of ports, airports, and complex movement systems.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Capital flows confirm the shift from promise to scale:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>2023 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSouth_Florida\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Florida\u003C\u002Fa>):\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>$2.41B raised across 393 deals\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>69% of all \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FFlorida\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida\u003C\u002Fa> venture capital.\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>2024 (Florida statewide):\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>$4.13B across 588 deals\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Top six U.S. state for deal count and total capital.\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Miami–Fort Lauderdale alone (2024):\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>$2.77B raised\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>6th nationally by deal count, 9th by deal value.\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>📊 \u003Cstrong>Data point:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The region’s startup ecosystem is valued at ~$95B and supports ~90,000 jobs, making tech a core economic engine alongside tourism—not a sidecar.\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>3. Why Miami Is Surging Now—and What It Must Do Next\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Miami’s surge draws on structural advantages:\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Strong Sunbelt population growth\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Global connectivity via ports, airports, and trade infrastructure\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Lifestyle appeal for founders and remote teams\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Growing stack of accelerators, corporate innovation programs, and public–private builders like the Miami‑Dade Beacon Council orchestrating support.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The Beacon Council now brands Miami as the “VC Capital of the Americas,” signaling a shift from opportunistic inflows to a more durable capital market with:\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Repeat founders\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Active angel networks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Emerging sector‑focused funds\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>💼 \u003Cstrong>Key takeaway:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Miami is evolving from imported hype to homegrown, repeatable capital formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To convert fast growth into long‑term resilience, Miami should:\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Expand mid‑ and late‑stage capital so Series B+ firms can scale locally.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Deepen technical talent through universities, targeted immigration, and remote‑talent integration.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Diversify beyond transportation into AI, fintech, healthtech, and climate, where strengths already exist.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Build global partnerships and cross‑border programs—mirroring models like Moldova’s Startup Moldova Summit, which connects 150+ startups with international investors and EU partners.\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>⚡ \u003Cstrong>Key point:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Focused summits, cross‑border funds, and international accelerators are now core infrastructure for locking in a hub’s global position.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>Conclusion: Miami as Laboratory and Launchpad\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Miami is now a top‑25 global startup ecosystem and one of the fastest‑growing in the world, with nearly 3,000 startups, multiple unicorns, strong transportation tech, and billions in VC backing a $95B, 90,000‑job innovation economy.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For founders, investors, and policymakers, Miami should be treated as both \u003Cstrong>laboratory\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>launchpad\u003C\u002Fstrong>:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Plug into local builders and support organizations\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Target sector opportunities in mobility, fintech, health, and climate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Help shape policies and programs that convert this momentum into sustained, globally relevant impact.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n","Not long ago, Miami was a secondary stop on the startup map—strong lifestyle, limited density. Today it ranks #22 globally in StartupBlink’s 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, up six spots in a year...","trend-radar",[],833,4,"2026-05-28T03:24:23.773Z",[17,22,26,30,34,38,42,46,50,54],{"title":18,"url":19,"summary":20,"type":21},"On the rise: Miami area shines in new global ecosystem ranking - Refresh Miami | Rodrick Miller","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Frodrickmiller_on-the-rise-miami-area-shines-in-new-global-activity-7464311825204023296-ugge","Rodrick Miller • 3d\n\nMiami’s tech ecosystem is dynamic and evolving and the global market is clearly paying attention. The latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index ranks the Miami metro area #22 globally...","kb",{"title":23,"url":24,"summary":25,"type":21},"The Startup Ecosystem of Miami Area","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.startupblink.com\u002Fstartup-ecosystem\u002Fmiami-fl-us","The Startup Ecosystem of Miami Area\n\nMiami Area is home to 2,915 startups, making up 3% of all startups in The United States. 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