Overview
The Entrepreneurial domain tracks Lebanon's startup ecosystem, SME formation rates, sector-specific business activity, and innovation indicators. Despite the economic crisis, Lebanon's entrepreneurial ecosystem has shown resilience — and this dataset captures both the contraction and the recovery signals in granular detail.
What's Included
Methodology
Startup and SME data is sourced from the Ministry of Economy and Trade business registry, Kafalat loan guarantee program records, and Berix's proprietary startup tracking panel (covering 400+ active Lebanese startups). Funding data is compiled from public announcements, Crunchbase, and direct founder surveys. Innovation scores use the Global Innovation Index methodology adapted for Lebanon.
Data Sources
- Ministry of Economy and Trade Lebanon
- Kafalat Loan Guarantee Program
- Berix Startup Tracking Panel
- Crunchbase Lebanon Data
- Berytech Ecosystem Report
- Speed@BDD Accelerator Data
Use Cases
Venture capital deal sourcing
VC funds use the startup formation and funding data to identify emerging sectors and track deal flow in Lebanon's ecosystem.
Accelerator program design
Accelerators and incubators use the SME sector breakdown to design programs that address the most acute gaps in the ecosystem.
Economic development policy
Government ministries and international donors use the innovation index scores to benchmark Lebanon against regional peers and design targeted interventions.
Questions This Dataset Answers
Sample Data
| Year | New Startups Registered | VC Funding (USD M) | SME Formation Rate (%) | Innovation Index Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 312 | 48 | 3.2 | 28.4 |
| 2022 | 287 | 35 | 2.8 | 27.9 |
| 2023 | 341 | 52 | 3.6 | 29.1 |
Pricing
All prices are indicative. Final pricing depends on scope, delivery format, and update frequency.