The Builder's Guide to Boston
The curated resource to help you tap into Boston's startup communities, capital, programs, and more.
where great companies are built
Why Boston?
Boston is one of the greatest startup ecosystems in the world, and the data proves it.
Boston ranks among the top AI research ecosystems globally, anchored by MIT, Harvard, and industry labs.
Anchored by MIT CSAIL and Boston Dynamics, Greater Boston is one of the world's leading robotics hubs.
Greater Boston leads the U.S. in biopharma venture funding, lab space, and therapeutic startups.
Unicorns ranging across biotech, AI, and fintech, with more in the pipeline.
Top 5 VC capital deployment city in the U.S. 30% of all U.S. biopharma capital flows here.
Boston ranks #3 in the U.S. and #5 globally, one of the most important startup cities on Earth.
Boston ranks #2 in the U.S. by return efficiency, outperforming NYC, LA, and Seattle. Only the Bay Area scores higher.
Including The Engine, Greentown Labs, and more. Pre-seed deal sizes are on the rise.
MIT and Harvard rank #2 and #3 globally. HBS alumni have founded more unicorns than any other MBA program.
Explore the Ecosystem
Three sections covering everything you need to plug into the Boston ecosystem.