Windhoek's Startup Ecosystem: A Trajectory of Remarkable Growth We are excited to share the latest results from the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 by StartupBlink, which highlight significant advancements for Windhoek and Namibia's startup landscape. Windhoek has demonstrated exceptional progress, ascending an impressive 104 positions to secure the 512th spot globally. This notable climb positions the city closer to the ambitions to break into the global top 500. Regionally, Windhoek now ranks 4th in Southern Africa, distinguished by an outstanding growth rate exceeding 74%, the highest momentum observed in the region. These achievements contribute directly to Namibia's overall success in the index, with the nation rising two positions to 85th globally. Namibia also maintains its regional standing, holding steady as the second-ranked country in Southern Africa and the 8th-ranked ecosystem in Africa. These rankings, published by StartupBlink, the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map, offer valuable insights for ecosystem developers, innovation-driven organizations, and researchers seeking to map, brand, and scale startup ecosystems globally. Namibia’s upward trajectory reflects our country’s consistent commitment to nurturing a dynamic startup environment, with significant potential for further growth and innovation. For a deeper dive into these insights, we encourage you to read the full report: https://www.startupblink.com/startup-ecosystem/namibia #investnamibia #investstartupnamibia #acceleratingecosystems #startupblink #globalstartups