In a recent analysis by Dealroom, a data platform dedicated to mapping tech ecosystems worldwide, the Miami metro area has secured the #25 spot in the Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025. This index evaluated 288 cities and metro areas across 69 countries, focusing on various metrics such as venture capital investment, enterprise value, ecosystem momentum, and AI talent.
According to this ranking, covering data for 2024, Miami ranks #11 in the United States within the Global Champions category, which recognizes mature tech hubs based on their scale and development.
Felix Ullmer, a data integration and insights specialist at Dealroom, emphasized the significance of the ranking, noting that the live dashboard provides ongoing updates to the data, enabling stakeholders to track venture activities as they evolve.
The Global Tech Ecosystem Index assesses numerous factors, including the number of unicorns, university linkages, and patent activity, reflecting the vitality and innovation of a region’s tech ecosystem. Ullmer noted that while Miami showcases strengths in early and late-stage venture capital investments, along with total VC funding growth—an impressive 28% rise from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024—it falls short in research outcomes related to patents.
Traditionally, tech hubs such as the Bay Area, New York City, and Boston retain their top positions in global rankings. Surprisingly, Paris emerges as the fourth leading global champion, surpassing London to affirm its status as Europe’s foremost tech center. Austin claims the fifth position in this hierarchy.
The recent ranking marks the third consecutive announcement of Miami’s strength as a tech ecosystem this year. Last month, the Startup Genome GSER 25 report placed Miami at #22 worldwide, while an earlier report by StartupBlink ranked the metro area #28.
Dealroom’s preliminary sector breakdown unveiled during an online briefing revealed that Miami currently stands 10th globally in fintech, a sector that has dominated VC investments for the past seven years. Additionally, Ullmer mentioned that Miami ranks 15th worldwide in the crypto sector while also showing notable strengths in food, medtech, and cybersecurity, albeit further down in the rankings.
As the landscape of global ecosystems evolves, Dealroom’s findings indicate a growing competitive edge among smaller ecosystems. These emerging markets are prioritizing smarter scaling methodologies and fostering stronger synergies among founders, investors, and policy-makers to create sustainable conditions for value creation.
Orla Browne, Dealroom’s Head of Insights, expressed the aim of making the index accessible to facilitate understanding of regional strengths and areas needing improvement.
Refresh Miami has consistently highlighted Dealroom’s insights and data on its platform, offering a detailed ecosystem dashboard. By utilizing this dashboard, users can access real-time information including investment heatmaps, sector strengths for venture capital, funding, exits, and lists of startups and investors.
The collaborative efforts between Refresh Miami and Dealroom aim to promote a deeper understanding of the local tech landscape, empowering stakeholders to leverage their strengths and address gaps in their ecosystems.
In conclusion, Miami’s current ranking in the Global Tech Ecosystem Index showcases its robust growth potential as a tech hub. While it excels in venture capital activity and the emergence of unicorns, there remains room for enhancement in research innovation and patent development, which are crucial for sustaining long-term growth in the technology sector.
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