{"id":117103,"date":"2026-02-19T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/?p=117103"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:40:25","slug":"start2-group-ranks-2nd-in-the-financial-times-ranking-europes-leading-startup-hubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/en\/117103\/start2-group-ranks-2nd-in-the-financial-times-ranking-europes-leading-startup-hubs\/","title":{"rendered":"Start2 Group climbs to second place in the Financial Times ranking of \u201cEurope\u2019s Leading Startup Hubs\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is particularly remarkable is the combination of a top ranking overall and a leading position in two key performance dimensions: network strength and alumni success. While many startup hubs operate regionally, this one positions itself Start2 Group<\/a> as an internationally operating platform provider for structured innovation programs across multiple continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranking is compiled annually by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista and Sifted. More than 200 startup hubs in Europe are evaluated based on ecosystem performance, alumni success, and peer recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The improvement to second place indicates growing visibility and relevance in the European innovation landscape, in particular in competition with established accelerators, incubators and platforms.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 at \u201cHub Network\u201d and \u201cAlumni Track Record\u201d: What\u2019s behind the key figures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The top rankings in the categories "Hub Network" and "Alumni Track Record" point to the following strategic core areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n