Discover the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025
Entrepreneurs are reshaping local economies and redefining what’s possible.
Originally published by the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab
GoDaddy analyzed small business data across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia to determine the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025. From vibrant metros to unexpected suburban powerhouses, explore the global rankings to uncover the fastest-growing entrepreneurial hotspots and how small businesses are driving economic change and innovation in 2025.
Data Highlights
See which cities are thriving across each country. Discover what’s fueling each city’s growth. Download exclusive, special edition Most Entrepreneurial City seals below.
United States
Key Growth Drivers by City:
- San Francisco, CA: A leading innovation powerhouse with 122% growth.
- Los Angeles, CA: A dynamic entrepreneurial hub growing by 50%.
- Denver, CO: Balancing lifestyle with business, seeing 56% growth.
- Oklahoma City, OK: Rising rapidly with 21% growth driven by a booming startup community.
- Frankfort, IL, Ontario, CA, Wilmington, DE & NC, Katy, TX, Alameda, CA: Suburban cities transforming into entrepreneurial engines with impressive new business creation rates.
Customer Story Spotlight:
“Los Angeles isn’t just my hometown—it’s a city that thrives on reinvention and creativity. Starting Mulholland Distilling here felt natural, because LA truly embraces new ideas and authentic stories. There’s a unique energy in our city; people genuinely support innovation and, if you show up with passion and kindness, welcome you with open arms. Building my business here has always been about more than just selling spirits—it’s about connecting with dynamic people on their own creative journeys. GoDaddy has been a real partner from day one, making it easy to share our story and grow our brand online and that kind of partnership means everything when you’re realizing your dream.” —Matthew Alper, Co-Founder, Mulholland Distilling, Los Angeles
Top 10 Most Entrepreneurial U.S. Cities by New Businesses
| Rank | City | New Business Added |
| #01 | San Francicso, CA | 173,054 |
| #02 | Los Angeles, CA | 153,681 |
| #03 | Denver, CO | 63,010 |
| #04 | Oklahoma City, OK | 11,180 |
| #05 | Frankfort, IL | 10,370 |
| #06 | Ontario, CA | 9,798 |
| #07 | Wilmington, DE | 8,811 |
| #08 | Wilmington, NC | 6,734 |
| #09 | Katy, TX | 6,600 |
| #10 | Alameda, CA | 6,300 |
Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward Q42024 Microbusiness Density data. Available for download via Data Hub.
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Downloadable Seals for Each Top-Ranked City
Alameda, CA | Denver, CO | Frankfort, IL | Katy, TX | Los Angeles, CA | Oklahoma City, OK | Ontario, CA | San Francisco, CA | Wilmington, DE | Wilmington, NC
United Kingdom
Key Growth Drivers by City:
- London: Thriving tech ecosystem with unmatched startup energy.
- Aberdeen, Coventry, Liverpool: Emerging innovation hubs fostering significant growth.
- Manchester & Edinburgh: Established and rapidly growing small-business scenes.
- Brighton, Glasgow, Newcastle & Nottingham: Growing cities experiencing exciting entrepreneurial growth across multiple industries.
Top 10 Most Entrepreneurial U.K. Cities by Growth (%)
| Rank | City | Microbusiness Growth (%) |
| #01 | London | 6.6% |
| #02 | Aberdeen | 5.9% |
| #03 | Coventry | 5.6% |
| #04 | Liverpool | 5.4% |
| #05 | Manchester | 5.1% |
| #06 | Edinburgh | 5% |
| #07 | Brighton | 4.7% |
| #08 | Glasgow | 4.4% |
| #09 | Newcastle | 4% |
| #10 | Nottingham | 3.9% |
Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward Q42024 Microbusiness Density data. Available for download via Data Hub.
The Latest United Kingdom Microbusiness Data
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Downloadable Seals for Each Top-Ranked City
Aberdeen, UK | Brighton, UK | Coventry, UK | Edinburgh, UK | Glasgow, UK | Liverpool, UK | London, UK | Manchester, UK | Newcastle, UK | Nottingham, UK
Australia
Key Growth Drivers by City:
- Bundaberg: Extraordinary 178% growth—leading Australia’s entrepreneurial wave
- Sydney: Continued growth at 73%, solidifying its place as a global business city.
- Palmerston, Albany, Ipswich: Regional cities showing outstanding entrepreneurial momentum, showcasing how business innovation is spreading beyond traditional centers.
Top 5 Most Entrepreneurial Australian Cities by Growth (%)
| Rank | City | Microbusiness Growth (%) |
| #01 | Bundaberg | 178% |
| #02 | Sydney | 74% |
| #03 | Palmerston | 46% |
| #04 | Albany | 23% |
| #05 | Ipswich | 21% |
Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward Q42024 Microbusiness Density data. Available for download via Data Hub.
The Latest Australian Microbusiness Data
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Downloadable Seals for Each Top-Ranked City
Albany, AU | Bundaberg, AU | Ipswich, AU | Palmerston, AU | Sydney, AU
Why it Matters
Small businesses aren’t just reshaping cities—they’re driving entire economies forward. In a time of global economic shifts, our data highlights not just growth, but resilience. Entrepreneurs continue to adapt, innovate, and thrive, making their communities stronger and more vibrant places to live and work.
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