Average Founder Age Across Seven Major Startup Industries Revealed for 2026

Artificial Intelligence: AI founders recorded the youngest average age among the seven industries shown, at 32.1 years overall. Technical founders averaged 28.7 years, first-time founders 31.9 years, and repeat founders 36.8 years. The data covers more than 3,500 startups globally founded between 2018 and 2025.

SaaS: SaaS founders recorded an overall average age of 34.2 years. Technical founders averaged 30.6 years, while first-time founders averaged 33.8 years. Repeat founders were older at 38.2 years. The figures come from an analysis of more than 3,500 startups globally founded between 2018 and 2025.

Fintech: Fintech founders recorded an overall average age of 35.0 years. Technical founders averaged 31.4 years, compared with 34.6 years for first-time founders. Repeat founders recorded the highest average at 39.1 years. The analysis covers more than 3,500 startups globally founded between 2018 and 2025.

Healthtech: Healthtech founders recorded an overall average age of 36.3 years. Technical founders averaged 32.8 years, while first-time founders averaged 35.9 years. Repeat founders recorded a higher average age of 40.3 years. The figures are based on more than 3,500 startups globally founded between 2018 and 2025.

Climate Tech: Climate tech founders recorded an overall average age of 37.2 years. Technical founders averaged 33.7 years, while first-time founders averaged 36.9 years. Repeat founders were older, recording an average age of 41.2 years. The analysis covers more than 3,500 startups globally founded between 2018 and 2025.

E-commerce: E-commerce founders recorded an overall average age of 35.7 years. Technical founders averaged 32.1 years, while first-time founders recorded an average age of 35.2 years. Repeat founders averaged 39.8 years. The figures are based on an analysis of more than 3,500 startups globally founded between 2018 and 2025.

Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity founders recorded an overall average age of 34.9 years. Technical founders averaged 31.6 years, while first-time founders averaged 34.4 years. Repeat founders recorded an average age of 38.6 years. The analysis is based on more than 3,500 startups globally founded between 2018 and 2025.

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