Entrepreneurship services Market Report 2026

The entrepreneurship services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10.75 billion in 2025 to $11.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in startup formation rates, availability of incubators and accelerators, growth of SME ecosystems, expansion of digital business models, access to professional advisory networks.

The entrepreneurship services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for remote consulting services, rising adoption of ai-enabled business tools, expansion of global startup ecosystems, growing focus on innovation-driven enterprises, increasing government support for entrepreneurship development. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of online entrepreneurship support platforms, growing use of data-driven business advisory services, rising adoption of virtual mentorship and coaching, integration of financial planning and funding tools, enhanced focus on scalable startup solutions.

The growing number of startups is expected to drive the expansion of the entrepreneurship services market in the coming years. Startups are newly formed businesses focused on creating innovative products or services to address market needs. This rise in startups is largely fueled by improved access to funding, as venture capital, angel investors, and crowdfunding platforms have made it easier for entrepreneurs to obtain the resources required to launch and scale their businesses. The increasing presence of startups is boosting demand for entrepreneurship services, as these new ventures seek professional guidance in areas such as business planning, legal compliance, funding strategies, and digital marketing to enhance growth and competitiveness. For example, in March 2024, according to a report published by the Center for American Progress, a US-based advocacy organization, the number of startups (businesses less than one year old) rose to 480,000 in 2022 and 2023, exceeding pre-Great Recession levels for the first time. Consequently, the rising number of startups is supporting the growth of the entrepreneurship services market.

Leading companies in the entrepreneurship services sector are emphasizing the development of innovative solutions, such as AI-driven advisory platforms, to optimize business decision-making, deliver tailored growth strategies, and improve operational efficiency for startups and small enterprises. AI-driven advisory platforms are digital systems that utilize artificial intelligence to examine business data and offer real-time insights, strategic recommendations, and automated assistance. These platforms assist entrepreneurs by simplifying complex decisions, uncovering growth prospects, and minimizing dependence on manual consultancy services. For example, in February 2025, Grant Thornton LLP, a UK-based professional services firm, introduced its Entrepreneurial and Small and Medium Enterprises Services, which employs AI-powered advisory functionalities to provide personalized strategic guidance, streamline decision-making, and support growth for startups and rapidly expanding businesses across the UK. This service integrates advanced digital solutions, including AI and automation, to analyze clients’ financial and operational data in real-time, enabling more precise forecasting, risk evaluation, and opportunity identification. The service is designed to function as an extension of the client’s team, offering ongoing support in areas such as international expansion, regulatory compliance, talent acquisition, and tax planning.

In May 2025, Imarticus Learning acquired MyCaptain for INR 50 crore (0.006 billion) to strengthen its edtech and entrepreneurship training portfolio. This acquisition enables Imarticus to scale MyCaptain’s operations fivefold over three years, extend its innovative programs across offline campuses, and enhance its market position ahead of its planned IPO.

Major companies operating in the entrepreneurship services market are Amazon.com Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Visa Inc., SAP SE, Salesforce Inc., Startupbootcamp B.V., 500 Startups Management Company L.L.C., Plug and Play LLC, Techstars Central LLC, Y Combinator Management LLC, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Antler Innovation Pte. Ltd., Founders Factory LTD, Entrepreneur First Operations Limited, MassChallenge Inc., Station F SAS, Alchemist Management LLC, Z Nation Lab Private Limited.

North America was the largest region in the entrepreneurship services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the entrepreneurship services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the entrepreneurship services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The entrepreneurship services market includes revenues earned by entities from services such as startup incubation and acceleration services, business consulting services, digital and information technology (IT) services, training and education services, and financial and funding services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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