Best startup cities in Bulgaria in 2027
3 cities in Bulgaria make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Sofia leads at #121 with a total score of 4.76, followed by Varna (#420) and Plovdiv (#777).
For women founders, Varna scores highest in Bulgaria on the MeanCEO Index with 70/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.
Startup cities in Bulgaria, ranked
| # | City | World rank | Total | Quantity | Quality | Business | MeanCEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sofia | #121 | 4.76 | 1.47 | 0.54 | 2.75 | 66 |
| 2 | Varna | #420 | 0.51 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.37 | 70 |
| 3 | Plovdiv | #777 | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 59 |
Total = quantity (startups, accelerators, coworking spaces) + quality (traction of top startups, unicorns, exits) + business environment (national conditions), from the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index (2024 edition). The MeanCEO Index (0 to 100) is our own score of how livable and welcoming a city is for women founders.
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